What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activity/Program Coordinator position at Lake County Juvenile Complex?
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Recruit, manage and supervise volunteers from community agencies, educational institutions and faith-based organizations to work directly with residents in activities and religious programs
- Create, manage, and instruct residential activities, including crafts, leisure, special activities and resident groups, associations, and organizations approved by facility administration
- Evaluate proposals from prospective groups with detailed notes with why they should or should not be approved to work with the residents in activities/programs
- Keep an inventory and requisition of all arts and crafts, and a variety of other supplies and equipment used for activities/programs
- Provide a secure and controlled environment for residents, including establishing rules and monitoring behavior to maintain order
- Listen and tactfully support a troubled or confused resident as issues arise
- Facilitate communication and cooperation with other departments
- Attend in-service training, workshops, and professional development classes
REQUIRED SKILLS:
- Knowledge of techniques and problems involved in the organization of group activities
- Ability to organize and coordinate activities in a secure detention setting
- Ability to maintain records and prepare reports
- Ability to effectively communicate by telephone, in writing, and in person with employees and community agencies, educational institutions, and faith-based organizations
- Ability to be flexible and adjust to transitions and changes
- Ability to work well with others and use teamwork skills to maintain favorable public relations
- Ability to establish and adapt rules to prevent juvenile disorder and provide guidance and direction in activities/programs
- Ability to operate a computer and other standard office equipment
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to $43,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $43,000