Incumbent serves as part-time Laboratory Assistant for the St. Joseph County Adult Probation Department in the Court Substance Abuse Program Division.
Processes clients' paperwork, including printing forms and labels, issuing ID cards, and generating consent forms for the distribution of drug test results.
Oversees/observes specimen collection, empties specimen window, and keeps samples in order.
Receives and verifies payment for drug testing, records payments in WINTOX report, and ensures the register tape matches the computer report.
Incumbent performs standard and recurring duties according to established practices and procedures within the department. Errors in work are detected by means of supervisory review or standard departmental checks and safeguards. Undetected errors may result in loss of time within the department and/or inconvenience to other agencies or the public.
Incumbent maintains frequent contact with co-workers, clients, other County departments, and members of the general public for the purposes of coordinating operations and exchanging information.
Working knowledge of standard office and laboratory practices and ability to apply such knowledge to a variety of interrelated processes, tasks, and operations.
Ability to read, write, and speak English and use standard equipment, including a computer, calculator, and cash register.
Ability to work with others in a team environment on several tasks at the same time, occasionally under time pressure.
Ability to understand, memorize, retain, and carry out written or oral instructions.
Ability to handle situations involving violent/irate individuals.
High school diploma or GED.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Experience in specimen collection preferred.
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD)
Access to additional voluntary benefits and resources