Adult Assessment Specialist

Job Description

This position is available at Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education. This position is responsible for determining optimum Careertech program needs for offenders committed to a correctional institution; position also provides advice and networks with relevant partners concerning pre and post release support for offenders to support their re-entry into the community.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalency
• Preferred Knowledge of vocational guidance and social adjustment principles, available institutional industrial positions and the future market for those skills, interviewing and counseling techniques.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others, effective communication and to determine which segment of CareerTech will best suit the offender’s needs.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Uses interview techniques and assessment instruments to determine the offender’s programmatic needs; prepares case history reports and recommends program assignments.
• Advises offenders on employment resources, vocational skills, educational and training needs and institutional adjustment.
• Delivers programs to offenders which are designed to assist in a successful CareerTech program enrollment.
• Affords assistance with or preparation of reports such as number assessed, number moved, number enrolled in CareerTech program.
• Develops, monitors and amends offender transition plans in line with re-entry programs and services.
• Utilizes collaborative network with relevant partners to provide support, pre and post release services for offenders which involve skills centers staff and community resources and social service agencies.

Salary And Benefits

• Salary Range: $39,628.81 - $44,673.13
• Total salary and benefits package valued at $53,337.42 - $71,652.54.
• The state provides a benefit allowance to help you pay for insurance premiums which include health, dental, life, and disability insurance. The amount of your allowance, $9,051.60 - $21,942.72, is determined based upon the dependents you choose to include in health coverage.
• State paid teacher’s retirement pension and flexible benefits plan.
• Vacation leave, 15 days sick leave and 11 paid holidays.
• Employee assistance program and flex-time work schedule options.

Management Responsibility

No management responsibilities.

Communication Skills

• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals;
• Write routine reports and correspondence;
• Speak effectively before groups of employees;
• Communicate ideas and concepts clearly to other employees.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to calculate simple mathematical equations as applicable, for example: add, subtract, multiply and divide.

Reasoning Skills

• Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out written and oral instructions and solve problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Licenses, Certificates, Registrations

• Requires valid driver’s license.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift 25 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.

Work Environment

Position based at Lexington Assessment and Reception Center. Lexington, OK.

Hiring Contingent Upon Successful Completion of Background Check

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirements of personnel. Equal Opportunity Employment The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability. Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub. If You Are Needing Any Extra Assistance Or Have Any Questions Relating To a Job You Have Applied For, Please Click The Link Below And Find The Agency For Which You Applied For Additional Information Agency Contact