Job Summary

Corrections Collector

Under the direct supervision of the Corrections Field Services Manager, the Corrections Collector is responsible for the performance of a wide variety of covid collections (including but not limited to anterior nares, oral fluid, and saliva) and data entry while stationed in a correctional facility. It is the Corrections Collector’s job to provide a high level of professionalism and to promote a working atmosphere with a high quality of customer service. This position ensures individuals are serviced professionally, promptly, and accurately. This position will be stationed in a correctional facility.

Position Type: Part-Time

Shift: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 7am - 4pm

Location: SVSP - Salinas Valley State Prison

Remote Work Available:

• None

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Duties and Responsibilities:

● Greets and attends to the needs or requests of individuals waiting for service.

● Treats all clients with dignity and respect.

● Supports and educates anxious clients to alleviate their discomfort.

● Completes all new hire and ongoing trainings in the areas of customer service, data entry, and collections.

● Accesses client information and process all paperwork with special attention to detail and accuracy.

● Processes all specimen collections accurately and timely.

● Maintains client confidentiality with all services.

● Inputs data and maintains client information as needed.

● Collects and processes antigen testing.

● Verbally instructs clients in the correct processes for all services provided including collection procedures.

● Abides by all requisition procedures.

● Quality control and review of samples and requisition forms.

● Provides shift coverage when needed due to staff illness, weekend coverage, and/or vacation coverage.

● Completes other work related tasks.

● Must take all assigned department and HR classes.

● Must attend all department and HR meetings and trainings.

Qualifications:

● High school diploma or equivalent.

● Must have a valid driver’s license.

● Must have valid car insurance.

● Must pass eligibility to enter correctional facilities.

● Medical field experience preferred.

● Must be detail oriented.

● Previous data entry experience and organizational skills.

● Ability to handle high work volume accurately at a fast pace and to work independently of supervision.

● Proficient in MS Office/Excel.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

· Record maintenance skills.

• Must be detail oriented.
• Previous data entry experience and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle high work volume accurately at a fast pace and to work independently of supervision.
• Proficient in MS Office/Excel.
• Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures.
• Ability to prepare and print routine correspondence, labels, and/or other basic written material.
• Word processing and/or data entry skills.
• Skill in the use of operating basic office equipment.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting and a desk and working on a computer.
• Prolonged periods of standing while providing services to clients.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Soledad, CA: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person