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Assist the Executive Director in administrative duties supporting Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency. Schedules and confirms all Executive Director travel dates, reservations, conference fees and hotel accommodation in a manner consistent with agency travel policies. Coordinates and schedules meetings by preparing agenda and other written materials, reserving rooms, contacting guest speakers, and sending notices of times, dates, and locations to appropriate parties; takes meeting minutes; plans and coordinates special events. Assists with ensuring that individuals seeking services from Administration are responded to quickly.

Responsible for controlling, directing and monitoring adults in custody within an adult correctional institution by assignment to the most critical posts which require a higher level of judgement and increased knowledge. Provided immediate direction in case of emergency and the maintenance of the security of the institution or facility. General duties include administration, security and searches, record keeping and communications. Typical tasks included: making staff assignments and coordinating staff activity; conducting and reconciling counts to ensure accuracy; completes movement records to show a current and accurate location of all adults in custody. Makes independent decisions regarding adult in custody behavior and control which have a direct affect on the safety and security of the institution. Must maintain professional, pro-social interactions with the adults in custody, public and fellow staff.

Responsible for providing on-the-job training to Correctional Officers including controlling, directing, monitoring and overseeing activities in a specified area to ensure security and safety. As a relief Corporal was assigned to different posts within the institution including those held by a higher-level staff. Expected to have an increased knowledge of the correctional system and department policies and procedures and more responsibility regarding problem solving, situation assessment and decision making.

Responsible for overseeing individuals who have been convicted of a crime and sentenced to serve time in a prison facility. Professionally interact with the public and stakeholders. Prepare oral and written reports on adults in custody conduct and, on the quality, and quantity of work done by adults in custody. Report security breaches, disturbances, rule violations, and any unusual occurrences, and kept a daily log or record of activities.

Maintained government correspondence. Oversaw filing of capital improvements project in excess of six million dollars. Scheduled equipment maintenance and ordered supplies. Updated operating systems for both Mac and Microsoft users. Documented existing administrative processes and developed an office operation manual for future reference. Trained new administrative personnel. Managed and streamlined administrative processes to reduce errors, achieved organizational objectives improved accuracy and efficiency. Inspected and arranged maintenance at business rental properties.