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New Search| Job Category: | Private Corrections |
| Reference #: | 7050 |
| Job Title: | Unit Recreation Specialist |
| Hiring Organization: | Cornell |
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| Closing Date: | 10/12/2008 |
| Job Location: | Mississippi |
| Description: | The Unit Recreation Specialist is responsible for the recreation programs of an inmate housing unit in a maximum security correctional facility. MAJOR DUTIES Provides year-round leisure-time activities for the inmate population Plans and administers and enhanced recreation program for the inmate population in a variety of athletic, recreational and hobby craft activities Procures necessary supplies and services Provides guidance and counseling to inmates regarding adjustment, behavior and social skills Assist with the accountability of the equipment and supplies to maintain a year round recreational program Overall department tool control, inventory and stocking in accordance with the prescribed procedures Overall operation of the inmate barber shop, including maintaining equipment, ordering of supplies and overall sanitation procedures in accordance with the health department guidelines Will attend weekly safety and facility inspections of the housing unit. Address inmate concerns pertaining to recreation activities Will supervise inmate workers assigned to the unit recreation department Communicate effectively with all levels of staff in a manner that promotes a team spirit and a sense of cooperation. EDUCATION: High School diploma or GED equivalent Prior experience in recreational setting such as coaching and/or athletics preferred Ability to analyze inmate population changes to provide an ongoing recreation program to meet these changes Ability to understand and follow oral and written instruction; working knowledge of Cornell Companies policy and procedures helpful PHYSICAL LIMITATIONS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials functions. Frequent walking, standing, sitting, stair climbing, bending, stooping, lifting (25 lbs. maximum); gross and fine manual dexterity; must be able to visually observe inmates; hear, understand, and interpret employee behavior; detect odors through sense of smell. Communicate verbally and in written form. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Position is in daily and frequent contact with the inmate population of an maximum security correctional facility May be assigned additional duties as required to ensure orderly operation of the facilities JOB REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to pass pre-employment physical, criminal background investigation, and drug screen Must be able to meet company automobile insurance standards Must be at least 21 years old |
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| Contact Information: | United States |
