Administrative Assistant for the STEP Program

Original job posting

Conducts orientation and manages admittance documentation for offenders entering the facility. Responsible for filing class rosters, overseeing assessments, and assisting inmates with post-release planning.

Job details

The Administrative Assistant conducts Orientation for all offenders after they arrive to the facility and assist them in all documentation that comes with their admittance to this facility. This individual will be responsible for filing and assisting in other aspects of the Program. Primary Duties And Responsibilities Receives, organizes, and files all class rosters for each day. Oversees computer generated Assessments for all inmates as needed. Assist inmates with completing their intake packet upon arrival. Communicates with inmates regarding Facility rules and expectations. May report offenders for failing to attend assigned meetings as an offense. Assesses needs of inmates and makes referrals to appropriate staff. May participate in formulation and development of release plan. Aids offenders in planning and developing an individual post-release plan and encourage them to assume the responsibility for post-release behaviors and activities. Performs other duties as assigned. Required Education And Experience Required High School diploma / GED Required computer skills Preferred office / clerical experience Competencies Detail Oriented Initiative Organizational Skills Confidentiality Time management Multitask WORK ENVIRONMENT This job is located at a correctional facility; however, this job operates primarily in a professional office setting and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Job Type: Full-Time Schedule: Monday-Friday (7:30am-3:30pm shift) Benefits Insurance (Health, Dental, Disability, Vision, and Life) Paid time off after 1 year Work Location: Louisiana Workforce, LLC. Dequincy, La. JOB CODE: 1000042

What you’ll do

Conducts orientation and manages admittance documentation for offenders entering the facility. Responsible for filing class rosters, overseeing assessments, and assisting inmates with post-release planning.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma or GED and proficient computer skills. Preferred candidates have previous office or clerical experience.

Benefits

• Health Insurance • Dental Insurance • Disability Insurance • Vision Insurance • Life Insurance • Paid Time Off

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Detail-oriented · Preferred
• Multitasking · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Detail Oriented
• Initiative
• Organizational Skills
• Confidentiality
• Time Management
• Multitasking
• Clerical Experience
• Computer Skills

Job areas

• Administrative
• Government & Public Sector
• Social Services
• Security & Safety