TDOC RNA ASSESSMENT SPECIALIST 3* -11032026-82402

Job Information

State of Tennessee Job Information

Opening Date/Time11/03/2026 12:00AM Central TimeClosing Date/Time11/16/2026 11:59PM Central TimeSalary (Monthly)$4,098.00 - $5,129.00Salary (Annually)$49,176.00 - $61,548.00Job TypeFull-TimeCity, State LocationKnoxville, TNDepartmentCorrection

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

This position is located in the Knoxville Probation/Parole Office.

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 three (3) years 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: Two years of relevant graduate coursework in criminal justice, social work, psychology, or behavioral science may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two years.

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

Overview

Under direction, the TDOC Rehabilitative Services Specialist 3 provides leadership and oversight for TDOC Rehabilitative Services Specialist 1 and 2 within the DRC and CRC. An employee within this class ensures effective delivery of programming and services that support offender rehabilitation and successful community reintegration. The TDOC Rehabilitative Services Specialist 3 may supervise staff or provide oversight of an assigned program. Conduct assessments and collaborates with courts and community partners to facilitate referrals and compliance. This class differs from TDOC Rehabilitative Services Specialist 2* in that incumbents may supervise or provide oversight of an assigned program within TDOC Rehabilitative Services.

Responsibilities

• May supervise and/or provide guidance to Rehabilitative Services Specialist staff, ensuring adherence to policies, procedures, and program standards.
• Plans, coordinates, and facilitates programming and services that promote rehabilitation, skill development, and successful reintegration, including participation in TREC activities.
• Conducts assessments and determine appropriate programming and resource needs for participants.
• Attends court hearings and/or engages with community partners as required to provide information, updates, and recommendations regarding participant progress and program compliance.
• Monitors and evaluates program operations, staff performance, and/or service delivery to ensure quality and effectiveness.
• Maintains accurate documentation, reports, and data related to referrals, programming, and outcomes.
• Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders, including community partners and Community Supervision, to support participant success and program objectives.

Competencies (KSA's)

Competencies:

• Collaborates
• Communicates Effectively
• Instills Trust
• Manages Conflict
• Builds Effective Teams

Knowledges:

• Customer and Personal Service
• Law and Government
• Administration and Management

Skills:

• Active Learning and Listening

• Speaking

• Coordinating

• Instructing

• Monitoring

Abilities:

• Speech Clarity
• Speech Recognition
• Deductive Reasoning
• Inductive Reasoning

Tools & Equipment

• Laptop
• Monitor
• Docking Station
• Cell Phone