Visitor Center Staff - Cayuga Correctional Facility (PT, Saturdays/Sundays 7:30-12:30)

Visitor Center Staff

The Osborne Association serves individuals, families, and communities affected by the criminal justice system. Through our programs, we offer opportunities for people to heal from and repair harm, restore their lives, and thrive. We challenge systems rooted in racism and retribution and fight for policies and practices that promote true safety, justice, and liberation.

At Osborne, we are guided by core values and shared beliefs. We honor everyone's capacity to change, celebrate our shared humanity, are united in our pursuit of justice and equity, take all possible steps to keep our commitments, and advocate for people and principles with fierce and tenacious determination.

We seek part-time Visitor Center Staff to join our work at Cayuga Correctional Facility in Cayuga, NY. The Visitor Center Staff welcomes individuals and families visiting Cayuga via a separate building in front of the prison. The position provides general oversight of the Visitor Center during visiting hours. There is no direct contact with incarcerated people.

This position requires clearance by the New York State Department of Correction and Community Supervision (DOCCS). Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain Department of Correction and Community Supervision (DOCCS) clearance to work in facilities operated by the Department of Correction and Community Supervision (DOCCS).

The working hours for this position are exclusively weekends-Saturdays and Sundays 7:30-12:30 and 4 holidays annually.

Salary: $18.00 hourly

Essential Duties:

• Greet visitors; assist them in signing in and understanding visiting procedures and redirect visitors who may be at the wrong facility or present on a day when their loved one cannot receive a visit.
• Record required daily data in a log; communicate daily data to the supervisor and DOCCS authorities as appropriate.
• Assist with visiting emergencies; communicates information about any emergencies to the supervisor, Department of Corrections and Community Supervision authorities, and others as required.
• Respond to general inquiries for program information.
• Disseminate resource information (approved by the facility Deputy Superintendent for Programs) to visitors.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment in accordance with all infection and safety control policies.
• Report all physical plant problems to the supervisor, when appropriate, and prison authorities.
• Maintain inventory and coordinate purchases with Regional Program Supervisor and Program Coordinator.
• In-person attendance is required to collaborate with co-workers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Key Competencies:

• Must be dependable and professional
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Enjoy working with children
• Ability to interact with a multicultural population is essential
• Must be able to adapt to change as the program dictates
• Good organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills

Participation in 403(b) and New York State Paid Sick Leave Pay for part-time employment. Career development through ongoing training and individual development plans. Opportunity for job advancement and promotions.

The Osborne Association is an EEO/Affirmative Action employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, unemployment status, or any other protected category. The Osborne Association takes affirmative action in support of its policy to advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

Thank you for your interest in the Osborne Association. No phone calls please. We wish we could personally respond to each application. However, we are unable to do so due to the volume of interest received.

** Salary is based on commensurate experience and other qualifications.