Department Assistant

** PLEASE NOTE: This is not a direct position with WorkSource Oregon. WorkSource is conducting this recruitment on behalf of a company based in Ontario, Oregon **

Requirements:
- High school education or equivalent and up to two years of clerical experience; or any satisfactory combination of experience and training which demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties

Additional Information:
- Pass and maintain LEDS security clearance and be approved to enter Oregon Department of Corrections facilities
- The work site is within a correctional facility
- The office environment is typical of most offices, the noise level in the shop is loud and may require hearing protection
- This position is funded by an intergovernmental cooperative service agreement contracted with Oregon Dept. of Corrections
- The person staffing this position will work within the confines of Snake River Correctional Institution and must pass all security screening criteria as established by the OR DOC and SRCI prior to and during the term of employment
- Must be or become familiar with policies and programs related to department serve
- Correction facility is a drug free/tobacco free institution

Job Duties:
- Research needed shop items, request pricing from vendors, submit purchase requisitions to employer; identify approved orders and track products on arrival at site; and reconcile purchase orders with receipts
- Assist students, staff, vendors, customers and others with their questions and concerns
- Provide clerical support to Industries Shop Supervisor and Instructor as directed
- Assemble, type and file reports, correspondence, and memoranda
- Pick up and deliver interoffice mail regularly
- Utilize computer, multi-line phone, and calculator to process information for storage and disbursement; use Microsoft Office, AS400 Database, Inmate Education Database (IED) and other industry-specific software applications
- Maintain files for vendors, customers and students
- Process, answer, and circulate AIC (adult in custody) communications pertaining to the BCT (Building Construction Technology) program; research qualifications for AIC worker applicants
- Assist with graduation functions as needed
- Prepare BCT graduate portfolios and send out upon release of AIC to community
- Provide supervision of AIC workers in classroom and wood shop when required
- Participate on committees and in staff meetings, professional meetings, and other appropriate meetings/committees
- Understand and abide by DOC, SRCI and college policies and regulations
- Attend relevant training and information meetings regarding rules and regulations at SRCI
- Attend security training sessions, fire drills, workshops, etc. as required
- Respond to emergency situations within the education department, which requires wearing a body alarm or radio

Hours: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 per hour

***To apply and be considered for this position***
1. Register or update in iMatchSkills (include skills and experience for position) on-line at http://www.iMatchSkills.org. If assistance is needed with iMatchSkills call (541) 318-7940.
2. Apply on Indeed and attach resume.
3. Cover letter is optional.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Customer service: 2 years (Required)
• Clerical: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person