Supports Intensity Scale Assessment Specialist

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Job Title:  

Supports Intensity Scale Assessment Specialist- South Georgia Coverage

Agency:

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000007724

Shift:

Not Applicable (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

BASED ON EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Job Description:

Job Title: Supports Intensity Scale Assessment Specialist- South Georgia Coverage  

Workplace: Remote

Travel: As needed for assessments

Job Summary:

 A Supports Intensity Scale (SIS) Assessment Specialist, under general supervision of the SIS Manager, performs SIS assessments for adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (I/DD) as assigned.  The SIS Assessment Specialist is responsible for scheduling and completing administration of the SIS, to include scoring the assessment and preparing a summary report.  An SIS Assessment Specialist ensures that all assessments are completed according to the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD) standards and with current approved AAIDD credentialing.  Assessments are facilitated according to prescribed formats with two or more respondents (may include self-advocates) that are familiar with the individual receiving services. 

Duties and Responsibilities: Under clinical supervision of the SIS Assessment Manager

• Perform statewide assessments as assigned throughout the State.
  
  
• Participates in periodic evaluations, maintaining a status of “qualified” in Inter-Relater Reliability Quality Review (IRQRs) conducted annually by an AAIDD recognized SIS Trainer. Failure to maintain will result in being ineligible to continue employment.
  
  
• Travels to conduct assessments in various environments (to include and not limited to homes, hospitals, jails, and virtually). Travel requirement 25%.

• Completes no less than 20 assessments a month
• undefined
• May conduct other assessments/evaluations as requested.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Must possess a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university;
 
2. Have a minimum of two (2) years of previous job-related experience or

 two (2) years of experience at the lower-level Social Services Program Consultant 1(SSP040)
 or position equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. A Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Education, or related field;

2. Have a minimum of two (2) years of previous job-related experience working with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities;

3. Possess SIS Assessor credentials approved through AAIDD approved training or be eligible to obtain such credentials within two (2) months of employment and training with DBHDD.  AAIDD SIS credentials must be successfully obtained within the 2 months of training being completed as a condition of continued employment;

4. Lived experiences with intellectual/developmental (I/DD) disabilities valued;

5. DBHDD Provider network development/management experience;

6. Experience administering assessments;

7. Knowledge of DBHDD/IDD structure of support systems;

8. Experience in service systems transitioned from facility-based to community-based.

For benefits information, please visit: https://careers.dbhdd.ga.gov/why-dbhdd/  

Employment Requirements
To ensure the safety and wellbeing of our employees, individuals and communities we serve, certain positions within DBHDD may require evaluations, vaccinations, professional licensure and certifications. Licenses must be current and enable providers to practice within the State of Georgia.

The following are a listing of evaluations and vaccinations that may be required for employees, including those not involved with direct care:

• Drug Screening
• TB Evaluation
• Annual Influenza*

*Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE BACKGROUND CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.  

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of job-related experience; or two (2) years experience at the lower level Social Svcs Prgm Consultant 1 (SSP040) or position equivalent.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.