Health Specialist IV - Dynamic Risk Assessment - Goree Unit (021200 021201 at Texas Department of Criminal Justice

Huntsville, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Psychological assessment, Dynamic Risk Assessment, Case management, Interviewing techniques, Sex offender rehabilitation, Policy interpretation, Report writing, Data analysis, Mentorship, Microsoft Office Suite, Conflict resolution, Regulatory compliance, Risk assessment, Intervention strategies, Communication skills

Industry

Government Administration

Description

I. JOB SUMMARY Performs advanced psychological work. Work involves assessing, reporting, research, interviewing inmates, and preparing and reviewing cases to facilitate sex offender registration and required Dynamic Risk Assessment (DRA) evaluations; providing intervention, education, and case management services within sex offender rehabilitation programming; and providing guidance to others. Works under minimal supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. II. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS A. Conducts comprehensive assessments to include administration and scoring of DRA instruments for the determination of the potential risk to reoffend and assists in making risk-level recommendations. B. Interviews sex offenders; and performs an array of technical, research, and administrative activities for DRA and sex offender rehabilitation programming. C. Provides advice and counsel in interpreting policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and standards related to DRA and sex offender rehabilitation programming; and serves as a liaison with other departments of the agency. D. Monitors, reviews, and evaluates compliance with program policies and procedures, statutes, and rules. E. Collects, organizes, analyzes and prepares materials for response to request for program information and reports. F. Provides guidance to others; and assists in training and mentorship for the DRA program. * Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed. III. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS A. Education, Experience, and Training 1. Master’s degree in Psychology, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Sociology, Counseling, Social Services, Behavioral Health, Education, or a related field from a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or by the United States Department of Education (USDE). 2. Criminal justice, rehabilitation, sex offender treatment, or psychological skills experience preferred. B. Knowledge and Skills 1. Knowledge of state and federal laws, regulations, and policies. 2. Knowledge of interview techniques. 3. Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations preferred. 4. Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely. 5. Skill to gather, assemble, correlate, analyze facts, and prepare reports. 6. Skill to administer and score assessment instruments. 7. Skill to develop, evaluate, and interpret policies, procedures, rules, and statutes. 8. Skill to maintain records and use Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Outlook, and OneDrive) applications. 9. Skill to train and provide guidance to others. IV. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION A. Ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, push, stoop, reach above the shoulder, grasp, pull, bend repeatedly, climb stairs, identify colors, hear with aid, see, write, count, read, speak, analyze, alphabetize, lift and carry under 15 lbs., perceive depth, operate a motor vehicle, and operate motor equipment. B. Conditions include working inside, working around machines with moving parts and moving objects, radiant and electrical energy, working closely with others, working alone, working protracted or irregular hours, and traveling by car, van, bus, and airplane. C. Equipment (machines, tools, devices) used in performing only the essential functions include computer and related equipment, calculator, copier, fax machine, telephone, dolly, and automobile.

Responsibilities

The Health Specialist performs advanced psychological work, including conducting Dynamic Risk Assessments and providing case management for sex offender rehabilitation. They are responsible for interpreting policies, monitoring program compliance, and providing mentorship to other staff members.