Program Assistant – 2nd Shift

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Job description:
• Women’s facility full-time 2nd Shift 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.
• Reports to the women’s facility program director
• Hours: Flexibility is required. 40 Hours/Week, which may include any day of the week; weekend; and any shift
• Will assist in managing the residential facility; provide accountability and program support, and other specific duties as assigned
• Includes benefits

Work environment:
The Center for Community Transitions Women’s Facility is a 24 hour, 30-bed work release center for female inmates who are within 3 years of release

Responsibilities:
• Provide support to the residents of the facility through thoughtful direction and guidance
• Manage daily routine of the facility
• Implement duties in compliance with CCT guidelines and policies and those of the Department of Public Safety (DPS)
• Ensure the safety of the public, staff, on-site guests, residents and the facility
• Participate in planning and implementation of daily activities
• Supervise resident activities and volunteers
• Monitor the location and activities of clients on and off site
• Provide accurate and timely documentation via reports and data collection
• Serve as a facilitator and mediator in the resident community
• Positive interactions with residents, community volunteers, families of the residents and partners of the agency
• Be knowledgeable and able to assist in emergency preparedness and emergency response
• Complete tasks and duties as assigned by supervisor
• Manage the Recreation Program
• Manage the Financial Literacy Program

Desired skills:
• Flexible, persistent, and patient and able to work with multi-cultural clients
• An understanding of residential operations
• Excellent oral/written communication, interpersonal relations, supervision/management of resources, and public relations
• Ability to work in a team setting
• Ability to solve complex problems using own judgment/discretion
• Proficient in applicable computer programs such as Microsoft Office and Google Chrome
• Value and exhibit excellent customer service
• Excellent organization skills
• Ability to work flexible and non-traditional hours including any shift, holidays, emergency situations, inclement weather and weekends
• Mature and professional demeanor and interaction with others
• Ability to drive
• Ability to move over uneven surfaces and terrain
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to think and move quickly to respond to emergency situations
• Ability to read, comprehend and retain detailed and varied operating procedures
• Ability to reach or climb to tops of doorways, window sills and high shelving

Education:
• AA degree or higher
• Excellent driving record
• Clean background
• Sound character