Clinical Evaluator- Sexual Offender Risk Review Board- Atlanta

Georgia Department of Revenue•Atlanta, GA

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Clinical Evaluator conducts legislatively guided risk classifications of registered sex offenders and must be able to support recommended classifications before Sexual Offender Risk Review Board (SORRB) members and during court testimony. The role includes comprehensive risk assessments for juveniles, males, females, and non-contact offenders, as well as specialized assessments involving court orders or requests for reevaluation. Evaluators identify risk-relevant information in collateral documents, including static, dynamic, protective, and individualized risk factors. The evaluator reviews criminal history summaries; summarizes sex offenses, violent non-sexual offenses, community and prison behavior, specialized treatment and polygraph information, and information supplied by the offender or attorney; scores actuarial instruments; and recommends a level of risk for sexual reoffense. Court testimony is required when needed, and evaluators must know the facts, dates, and content of their reports. Evaluators attend weekly online staffing meetings and in-office meetings as directed. New hires complete approximately 12 weeks of intensive in-office training. The first year is a probationary period with monthly and then quarterly feedback. Ongoing in-office and online training is provided to improve skills, reduce errors, and optimize processes. After the first year, evaluators are expected to complete a specified number of cases, depending on various factors. The position is hybrid and based in Atlanta, Georgia.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and four years of professional job-related experience, including one year in a lead worker, team leader, or supervisory role; or two years of experience at the lower-level Social Services Program Consultant 2 (SSP041) or equivalent position.
Basic knowledge of sex offender behavior and recidivism, or criminal behavior and recidivism.
Strong research, writing, outlining, editing, grammar, mechanics, reading comprehension, and organizational skills.
Ability to communicate clearly and objectively and give effective court testimony with careful preparation and a calm, credible demeanor.
Basic computer knowledge, including file management, word processing, email, video conferencing, internet navigation, and cybersecurity awareness.
Touch typing with acceptable speed and accuracy.
Ability to complete approximately 12 weeks of intensive in-office training and participate in ongoing training.
May be subject to drug screening, TB evaluation, and annual influenza vaccination requirements.
Must undergo national and state background checks as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive sexual offender risk assessments, including specialized assessments for court-ordered cases and reevaluation requests.
Identify and evaluate static, dynamic, protective, and individualized risk factors from collateral documents.
Review and correct GCIC/NCIC summaries.
Review and summarize sex offenses and violent non-sexual offenses.
Review and summarize community and prison behavior.
Review and summarize specialized sex offender treatment and polygraph information.
Review and summarize information provided by offenders and/or their attorneys.
Score Static-99R and Static-02R actuarial instruments.
Determine and recommend risk for sexual reoffense.
Testify in court when required, presenting report facts clearly and objectively.
Attend weekly online staffing meetings and in-office meetings as instructed.
Attend required initial and ongoing training and meet case-completion expectations.