ASSISTANT CORRECTIONS CLASSIFICATION AND DIAGNOSTIC SPECIALIST                                          2514

 

 

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under general supervision, an employee in this class is responsible for assisting in the implementation of a correctional classification system to evaluate inmates upon admission and, based upon required review, implementing the approved recommendation.  Work includes the training and supervision of correctional and civilian personnel with regard to interpretation of classification instruments and interviewing techniques.  Work is performed under administrative supervision.  Does related work as required.

 

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

          Performs psychological evaluations of the jail population for the purpose of making decisions regarding inmate management, contact visits, potential violent behavior and potential suicide risks;

          Evaluates the social needs of the jail population for the purpose of determining potential social problems both during the person's incarceration and following release;

          Collects background information which would be relevant to proper management and treatment of inmate;

          Evaluates the population educationally and vocationally for the purpose of designing rehabilitation programs suited to needs of the population as well as to capabilities of the institution;

          Assists in training correctional personnel in the administration and interpretation of classification instruments;

          Assists in coordinating data collection efforts with other criminal justice agencies which are concerned with the jail population;

          Assists in designing a monitoring and evaluation system which would be used to test the effectiveness of the classification system;

          Assists in developing proposals for rehabilitation programs based on needs assessment from the classification system;

          Assists in supervision of uniformed and civilian personnel assigned to classification or treatment positions.

 

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of correctional classification principles and practices; good knowledge of counseling and interviewing techniques; good knowledge of personality development and factors which contribute to mental, emotional and social maladjustment and deficiencies; good knowledge of educational disabilities and methods of remedial instruction; good knowledge of research techniques; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; good judgment; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

          Open Competitive

          Graduation from a New York State or Regionally accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology or a related field, and three (3) years of experience in correctional classification.

 

 

 

2/6/90

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive

RR1/27/03