Recreation

LaSalle Southeast LLC; Ocilla (GA); On-site; USD 54,415,000 - 55,380,000; Full time

Job summary

LaSalle Southeast LLC is seeking a Service Worker for the Irwin County Detention Center in Ocilla, GA. The role entails preparing, coordinating, and supervising recreational activities for offenders/detainees, ensuring safety and proper equipment use.

The position pays $19.21 per hour and invites applicants with a High School Diploma or GED and at least two years of recreation program leadership experience, plus strong communication, organizational and computer skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 2+ years of experience leading a recreation program.
• Administrative, clerical, and customer service experience required.
• Advanced computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite) and ability to learn new systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, coordinate, and supervise activities for offenders/detainees.
• Explain and demonstrate proper use of recreational equipment and enforce safety rules.
• Inspect recreation areas for cleanliness and safety.
• Access the needs and interests of offenders/detainees and plan activities accordingly.
• Order, maintain, and schedule the repair of all recreation equipment.
• Purchase equipment and supplies for all recreational activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2+ years recreation program leadership

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Irwin County Detention Center
132 Cotton Dr
Ocilla, GA 31774, USA

• Service Workers
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: RECRE002517

Description

Rate of pay: $19.21

Preparing, coordinating, and supervising activities for offenders/detainees.

Explains and demonstrates to inmates the proper technique and use of all recreational equipment, including the enforcement of safety rules and regulations.

Inspects recreation areas for cleanliness and safety.

Access the needs and interests of offenders/detainees and plan activities, accordingly, given the available equipment or facilities.

Orders, maintains, and schedules the repair of all recreation department equipment.

Purchase equipment and supplies needed for all recreational activities.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge Skills/Abilities:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Ability to be tact, have excellent judgment and the ability to maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive situations.

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma or GED Certificate.

2 + years of experience leading a recreation program.

Administrative, clerical, and customer service experience required.

Advanced computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite, and the ability and willingness to learn new systems quickly and use technology effectively.

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to satisfactorily perform these essential functions without causing undue hardship for the employer.

Ability to work continuously on a telephone/computer/scanner/fax/copier or other office equipment per shift.

Frequent periods of walking and/or standing.

Occasional lifting and carrying up to 20 lbs.

Frequent grasping, reaching, pushing, pulling, bending, and twisting.

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