LIBRARY ASSISTANT

The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in correctional and community reentry services as a library aide in Chicago. The role involves organizing library materials, training aides, and assisting patrons, making it ideal for those passionate about providing library services in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

401(k) Matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Training

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; bachelor's preferred.
• Experience in library operations preferred.
• Ability to assist in training library aides.

Responsibilities

• Organize and maintain circulation of library materials.
• Assist in training and directing library aides.
• Conduct library inventories and keep accurate records.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in library sciences or related field

Job description

Benefits Information

Full-time employees will enjoy a competitive benefits package with options for you and your family including:

• Paid Time Off	• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Matching	• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance	• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account	• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discount	• Reduced Tuition Rates
• Disability Insurance	• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k)	• Pet Insurance
• Dental Insurance	• Paid Training
• Flexible Spending Account	•

The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Overview

Are you looking for a career you can feel good about? We hire only those that strive to do their best. By joining our family, you'll receive the honor and recognition that comes with working for the industry's global leader in evidenced based rehabilitation.

Who We Are:

GEO provides complementary, turnkey solutions for numerous government partners worldwide across a spectrum of diversified correctional and community reentry services. From the development of state-of-the-art facilities and the provision of management services and evidence-based rehabilitation to the post-release reintegration and supervision of individuals in the community, GEO offers fully diversified, cost-effective services that deliver enhanced quality and improved outcomes.

Why Work for GEO:

• We believe that work is more than a place you go to every day. It is about being inspired and motivated to achieve extraordinary things.
• Employee benefits play an important role in making The GEO Group a great place to work. At GEO, we believe in the three pillars of employee wellbeing: physical, emotional, and financial. With comprehensive benefits and competitive wages, we trust that you will find all the resources you need here to be successful.

Responsibilities

Your main tasks:

• Organize and maintain the circulation of library materials.
• Assist in training and directing detainee library aides.
• Help patrons select library books, periodicals, and materials
• Conduct library inventories.
• Keep accurate records on circulation, inventory, newspapers, and magazines.
• You may help instructors with library orientation.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent certification required.
• Bachelor’s degree in library sciences or related field or provisional/professional Librarian Certification preferred.
• Experience and/or training preferred in assisting in the operation of a small institutional library preferred.
• You'll spend most of your time walking and standing in a comfortable library setting.

You should also be able to:

• Lift/carry up to 20 lbs. and push/pull up to 60 lbs. (occasionally heavier).
• Work with machinery and climb (occasionally).

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