Supervisory Intervention Specialist

BASIC ENTRY QUALIFICATION: A. Successful completion of a full four-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in the behavioral or social sciences, or in a related discipline that included at least 24 semester/36 quarter hours in the behavioral or social sciences. OR B. Four years of appropriate experience that demonstrated the applicant has acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field. OR C.

Combination of education and experience that provided the applicant with knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field. NOTE: Transcripts are required for all claimed education. ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: In addition to meeting the basic entry qualification requirement, applicants must have specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service.

Specialized experience is defined as experience directing or supervising professional behavioral or social science work, including assigning and evaluating work and developing staff; (2) providing technical or clinical oversight of evidence-based cognitive behavioral or related interventions for justice-involved or comparable high-risk populations; (3) conducting quality assurance, case or program audits, and analysis of clinical or operational data; and (4) developing or interpreting policies, procedures, or program guidance and resolving complex intervention, case-management, or program-integrity issues OR Experience in clinical behavioral science principles, including experience in cognitive-behavioral intervention, criminogenic risk assessment, implementation science, and evidence-based correctional practices such as RNR, CBT, MI, and Core Correctional Practices.

The position requires experience in cognitive-behavioral curricula, clinical supervision methodologies, and quality-assurance systems, enabling the incumbent to serve as a technical expert and consultant to Intervention Specialists, supervisors, and agency leadership. . Education may NOT be used to substituted experience at the GS 13 grade level. Licensure Requirement: To qualify for this position, applicants must possess a current licensure or certification to practice independently in the social services field.

This includes Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW), Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or comparable certification in a social science discipline such as psychology or social work. Licensure must be current at the time of application and maintained throughout employment.

Applicants are responsible for ensuring their licensure remains in good standing and for completing all continuing education requirements necessary to maintain licensure. A copy of your current, unrestricted license must be submitted with your application. Failure to provide a copy of your license will result in loss of consideration. Time-in-Grade: Current or former federal employees who have held a GS position in the preceding 52 weeks, must meet the time in grade requirement.

Applicant must have served 52 weeks as a GS-12 or higher grade in Federal Service. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

The Supervisory Intervention Specialist (SIS) provides administrative and clinical supervision to a team of credentialed Intervention Specialists who facilitate ICBIU in-house cognitive behavioral interventions. Directs both clinical and administrative activities, provides guidance on complex cases, and is accountable for the quality, fidelity, timeliness, and ethical integrity of the team's work.

Establishes performance expectations for Intervention Specialists and communicates them through the formal Federal employee performance management system; develops performance plans, observes workers' performance, evaluates and rates performance, provides ongoing informal feedback, and conducts formal performance reviews throughout the performance cycle.

Resolves informal complaints and grievances; develops Work Improvement Plans (WIPs); recommends and effects disciplinary measures as necessary; recommends personnel actions, including promotions and reassignments, to the ICBIU Program Manager. Reviews and approves or disapproves leave requests consistent with ICBIU operational requirements across all field sites; ensures adequate staffing coverage for in-house intervention delivery.

Ensures all Intervention Specialists comply with CSOSA safety regulations, time and attendance requirements (GovTA), and applicable Federal employment policies. Provides clinical supervision to credentialed and license-eligible Intervention Specialists consistent with SIS's own licensure or certification and CSOSA clinical supervision protocols, ensuring staff maintain competency in evidence-based cognitive behavioral intervention delivery.

Provides ongoing clinical consultation and guidance on the management of high-risk and complex cases; assists in formulating intervention recommendations where supervisee presentation is unusual or assessment results are ambiguous. Reviews and develops new and innovative policies, programs, plans, and Notices of Procedures governing inhouse intervention operations within the ICBIU.

Ensures Intervention Specialists accurately administer, score, and interpret all ICBIU assessment instruments and screeners (including intervention-specific pre/post-tests) and provide placement recommendations with fidelity in a timely and ethical manner.