TDOC RNA ASSESSMENT SPECIALIST 2* - 10062026-81548

Job Information

State of Tennessee Job Information

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION, MONTGOMERY COUNTY

A Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) screening will be conducted prior to employment.

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree and experience equivalent to one year of full-time relevant experience in corrections, community supervision, case management, rehabilitation services, or related field.

Substitution of Experience for Education: Full-time relevant experience in corrections, community supervision, case management, rehabilitation services, or related field may be substituted for the required education on a year for year basis.

Substitution of Education for Experience: One year of relevant graduate coursework in criminal justice, social work, psychology, or behavioral science may be substituted for the one year of relevant experience.

Necessary Special Qualifications: A valid vehicle operator's license is required for employment.

Overview

Under general supervision, the TDOC Risk & Needs Assessment Specialist 2* conducts intake risk/needs assessments (RNA) and support for individuals under community supervision and for offenders in local jails/correctional facilities where assessments are required. An employee within this class emphasizes accurate information gathering, clear summaries, timely documentation, coordination of referrals, and adherence to agency policy, safety, and professional standards. This class differs from TDOC Risk & Needs Assessment Specialist 1* in that incumbents perform work with greater independence and responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Conducts intake and risk/needs assessments for individuals under community supervision and for offenders in local jails/correctional facilities where assessments are required.
• Obtains, verifies, and synthesizes relevant offender information to inform assessment conclusions and recommendations.
• Submits assessments in a timely manner for quality assurance purposes.
• Initiates referrals to appropriate services and interventions.
• Maintains timely, accurate, and compliant records in agency systems, ensuring data quality and confidentiality.
• Collaborates effectively with supervision staff, facility/local jail personnel, courts, and community partners.
• Contributes to continuous improvement activities and adhere to policy, safety, and professional standards.

Competencies (KSA's)

Competencies:

• Collaborates
• Communicates Effectively
• Instills Trust
• Interpersonal Savvy
• Situational Adaptability

Knowledges:

• Customer and Personal Service

• Law and Government

Skills:

• Active Learning and Listening

• Speaking
• Coordinating
• Instructing

• Time Management

Abilities:

• Speech Clarity
• Speech Recognition
• Written Comprehension

Tools & Equipment

• Laptop
• Monitor
• Docking Station
• Cell Phone