Library Aide

Pay

$17.75 per hour

Schedule

Full-time, Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm

Benefits

• Medical, vision & dental insurance
• Prescription drug benefits
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• Sick and vacation time
• Long- and short-term disability (optional)
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Civic duty and military leave
• Education assistance

About the role

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) provides a safe and secure working environment for staff at the Bluebonnet Detention Center in Anson, TX, while helping detainees gain valuable skills and treatment necessary for success upon release. Make a real difference every day by helping to change lives.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate library activities in compliance with MTC and customer directives.
• Plan and organize library program for detainees.
• Adhere to and enforce library policies and programs.
• Select, acquire and organize library materials for convenient access.
• Review requests and select books and other library materials according to mental state, educational background, and special needs of detainees.
• Coordinate the work of detainees assigned to assist in the library and oversee the work of the detainees using the library.
• Maintain regular attendance.
• Promote the development of positive social skills through modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed.
• Maintain accountability of detainees and property; adhere to safety practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned within scope of duties as determined by management.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Six (6) months of library, clerical, administrative or related experience
• Must successfully complete required preservice training
• Valid driver’s license in the state of Texas with an acceptable driving record (unless waived by management)
• Must successfully complete annual in-service training requirements
• Maintain appropriate facility clearance