[Hiring] Supports Intensity Scale Assessment Specialist @Georgia Department of Revenue

Role Description

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.
• May conduct other assessments/evaluations as requested.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
• 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

• A Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Education, or related field.
• Have a minimum of two (2) years of previous job-related experience working with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities.
• 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.
• Lived experiences with intellectual/developmental (I/DD) disabilities valued.
• DBHDD Provider network development/management experience.
• Experience administering assessments.
• Knowledge of DBHDD/IDD structure of support systems.
• Experience in service systems transitioned from facility-based to community-based.

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.
• 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.