State of Ohio is hiring: Library Assistant 2 - 20034960 E in Chillicothe

Job Description - Library Assistant 2 - 20034960 E (250000K0)

Organization

Rehabilitation & Correction - Ross Correctional Institution

Agency Contact Name and Information: 740/702-3584 / DRC.RCIRecruit@drc.ohio.gov

Unposting Date

Feb 24, 2025, 4:59:00 AM

Work Location

Ross Correctional Institution 16149 State Route 104 Chillicothe 45601-5411

Primary Location

United States of America - OHIO - Ross County - Chillicothe

Compensation: $20.99

Schedule

Full-time

Union: OCSEA

Primary Job Skill

Library Services

Technical Skills: Library Services

Professional Skills: Cultural Awareness, Customer Focus, Emotional Intelligence, Organizing and Planning

Agency Overview

Who We Are…
Guided by a single mission “To reduce recidivism among those we touch,” the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction believes that everyone is capable of positive change. Our staff embrace these core values and serves as role models for pro-social behavior conveying an attitude of dignity and respect in the treatment of others.

What We Do…
The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction has been tasked with front line crime reduction through rehabilitative treatment and programming efforts provided in a safe, secure and humane correctional environment and effective community supervision. Our goal is to protect the public through helping individuals turn away from crime and become productive, contributing members of our communities, ensuring a safer Ohio for all Ohioans now and in the future.

To learn more about our agency, please visit our website at www.drc.ohio.gov

Are You Ready?
We are thrilled to see that you are interested in beginning your career with the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction! Without a doubt, this will be the most rewarding and meaningful work you’ll ever find with a work family that is second to none!

Job Description

What You’ll Do:

This position works under general supervision and requires working knowledge of a set of specialized library procedures:

• Performs library tasks which include checking books, magazines, and other materials in and out of the institution library.
• Assists incarcerated individuals in the location of requested materials (e.g., shows how to use automation system and where materials are located).
• Advises incarcerated individuals of the types of materials that are not allowed to be checked out of the library and what the library has to offer them while incarcerated.
• Assists with inter-library loan requests.
• Catalogs new materials and repairs and binds books, periodicals, and documents.
• Discards no longer usable or outdated materials utilized by the library.
• Trains incarcerated library aides.
• Shelves and files library materials according to the established procedures and in conjunction with the librarian.
• Performs clerical tasks (e.g., files and updates computer).
• Catalogs cards.
• Assists in ordering books.
• Assists librarian with inventory of library materials (e.g., count and record by topic magazines, books, and types of equipment).
• Performs related duties and security functions as needed.
• Attends training and/or conferences.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Why Work for the State of Ohio

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website. Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

3 courses or 9 months of experience in library media technology or library science. *Note: If the position is assigned responsibility for substituting for bookmobile operator, must also have 3 months training or 3 months experience in operating a fully loaded bookmobile weighing 12,000-26,000 pounds or other vehicle of equal gross weight rating; valid driver's license.

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Library Services, Organizing and Planning, Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Awareness, Customer Focus

Supplemental Information

Application Procedures:
In order to be considered for this position, you must apply online through this posting website. (We no longer accept paper applications.)

• When completing your online Ohio Civil Service Application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined on this job posting.
• We cannot give you credit for your qualifications, experience, education and training in the job selection process if you do not provide it in your online application.
• You can check the status of your application by signing into your profile on this website.
• We will communicate with you through the email you provided in your profile and job application. Be sure to check your email often.

If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please contact the Human Resources Office so proper arrangements can be made. Otherwise, you will be given specific instructions on requesting an accommodation if you are invited to an assessment and/or interview.

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is a tobacco-free workplace.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing:

All final applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointments. Testing will also be performed for the presence of marijuana. An applicant with a positive test shall not be offered employment unless the applicant submits medical documentation of legally prescribed medications or a recommendation for medical marijuana.

Pre-Employment Background Investigation:

The final applicant selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. An individual assessment of an applicant’s prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is prohibited from hiring:

• Individuals under a federal or state weapons disability if the position requires firearms certification/recertification and use;
• Individuals who have engaged in sexual abuse in a prison or other confinement facility; have been civilly or administratively adjudicated, or convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, implied threats of force, or if the victim did not or was unable to consent;
• Individuals convicted of soliciting or providing support for an act of terrorism, terrorism, or money laundering to support terrorism;
• Individuals who have been convicted of or pled guilty to a felony where a direct correlation exists between the position and prior criminal behavior.

ADA Statement

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Drug-Free Workplace

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

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