Contingent Paraprofessional Program Assistant - Corrections

This is a grant funded position for a period of 1 year. This position is responsible for coordinating with Reentry Case Managers, Peer Support Staff and Program Staff. This position assists collecting and reporting monthly statistics, maintain client lists, and supporting Reentry Case Managers, Peer Support Staff and Program Staff. The focus of this position is tracking facility programs, inmate participation and completion of programs. This position provides support to both internal and external program volunteers while maintaining accurate records of program completion.

***This is a 35-hour work week position***

STARTING SALARY IS $22.00 PER HOUR

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Assists with administrative tasks with programs, reentry and peers.
• Works and cooperates with coworkers and supervisors at all levels.
• Learns and performs all essential job functions accurately.
• Assists with community outreach.
• Responsibilities include maintaining and updating records monthly.
• Collects and maintains grant reporting measures.
• Maintains a monthly calendar of schedules, programs, client transportation and other events.
• Other job duties as assigned.
• Attends trainings as directed by supervisor.
• Maintains monthly program statistics.
• Attends meetings and takes minutes.
• Uploads documents into ACTS system and generates monthly reports.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Associate's degree and one (1) year related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to work independently with broad guidance and to carry out continuing assignments requiring the organization of material and the preparation of reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, community organizations, government officials and to communicate effectively with people from a broad range of backgrounds.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, HMIS, and other technology.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and use hands to touch, handle, or feel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.

LANGUAGE SKILLS, MATHEMATICAL SKILLS AND REASONING ABILITY:

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, proportions and percentages.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in standardized situation.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as federal regulations, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of an organization.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS

Possession of a valid driver’s license.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

TO APPLY: You must complete an employment application online to be considered for this recruitment. Resumes cannot be substituted for completion of the job application work history. No paper applications will be accepted.

Selected candidates may be subject to drug screening, background screening, and reference checks.

At time of application, please submit a copy of any college degree, coursework, licenses, or certifications that you have referenced on your application. Applicants who have education obtained outside of the U.S. may need to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service, such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (http://www.naces.org) or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation (https://www.wes.org/).

Howard County Government is not sponsoring employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B Visa. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

Howard County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The County prohibits discrimination on the basis race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources directly at [email protected]. Requests for accommodations should not be attached to the application.