Library Program Assist. - Sheriff Job at Adams County in Boston

Provide legal motions and notary services to the inmates, process program rosters, maintain a leisure reading collection, provide resources to the inmates, and assist other sections within the Programs Unit.

• Report to the Programs Supervisor.
• Adhere to policies, procedures, and post orders.
• Attend required trainings and practice safety/security awareness.
• Utilize effective interpersonal communication skills (verbal, nonverbal, written, listening).
• Provide professional customer service.
• Promote a positive team atmosphere.
• Prepare reports as directed and meet required deadlines.
• Daily use: Telephone/Two-Way Radio/Jail Management System/Judicial Databases/Microsoft Office Applications.
• Obtain notary certification while in training and maintain certification throughout employment in this position.
• Work with the inmate population, individually and/or in a group setting, while maintaining control of the environment.
• Supervise inmate workers.
• Assist inmates with notary, photocopy, and law library needs. Maintain law kiosks.
• Assist volunteers with program needs.
• Assist with production of the Inmate Newsletter.
• Catalog, store, issue, and receive library materials including: Books, Recreation Materials, Periodicals, etc. Maintain accurate records and inventory of all library materials.
• Thoroughly check books and materials before they are shelved.
• Process program sign-up sheets, complete data entry, and distribute program rosters.
• Process religious diet requests and disseminate religious materials.
• Prepare books and other reading materials for dissemination. Repair books upon collection.
• Conduct recreational and educational programs as needed.
• Solicit and collect donated books and other reading materials.
• Ensure inmates in segregation housing receive access to reading materials and other allowed materials.
• Establish and maintain community resources of programs and agencies available to inmates upon release.
• Provide community resource information to inmates and assist inmates in registering for Medicaid when appropriate.
• Notify the Programs Supervisor when materials and supplies need ordered.
• Temporarily fill in for the Mail Processor and Mail Tech (mail pick up, sorting/distributing to appropriate units, pick up mail for inmates and checking incoming/outgoing mail).
• The job responsibilities of the Recreation Assistant and Library Assistant may be shared and rotated positions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Employee should possess mental alertness and the ability to adapt to changing routines.
• Knowledge of computer systems (MS Office Suite).
• Excellent customer service and teamwork skills.
• Ability to multitask.
• Effective oral and written communications skills are necessary.
• Knowledge of basic legal terminology is preferred.
• Must have general knowledge of law library functions and the ability to complete basic research. Previous library experience is helpful but not necessary.
• Ability to be assertive and self-motivated.

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