SPEC:  SELF-HELP SPONSOR (PART-TIME)
                             CALIFORNIA STATE PERSONNEL BOARD

                                                 SPECIFICATION


                                                       Schematic Code:  TR15
                                                       Class Code:      8434
                                                       Established:     10/20/77
                                                       Revised:         4/13/78
                                                       Title Changed:   --


                              SELF-HELP SPONSOR (PART-TIME)


                                        DEFINITION

           Under the general direction of the Warden or Superintendent (in
           addition to regular duties) to act as a sponsor of inmates who
           voluntarily participate, on their own time, in socially acceptable
           groups activities within the institutional system; to supervise,
           assist, and guide inmates while sponsoring such inmate group
           activities; and to promote acceptable attitudes and behavior of
           inmates supervised; and to do other related work.


           JOB CHARACTERISTICS
           In addition to regular employment within a State correctional
           institution, a Self-Help Sponsor performs the necessary supervising
           tasks associated with volunteer inmate group activities.  A Self-Help
           Sponsor does not have peace officer status.


           TYPICAL TASKS
           Acts as a sponsor to a specific inmate group activity as defined by
           the Warden or Superintendent within the institutional grounds such as
           indoor and outdoor games and sports, dramatics, lectures,
           entertainment, and special interest clubs; supervises such activity
           in a designated area; takes complete charge of and is responsible for
           all activities within the designated area and for the time period
           allotted to such activity; secures space, equipment, materials and
           other items necessary to carry out the functions of the activity;
           takes periodic counts of inmates when required; secures all activity
           areas when not in use; promotes acceptable attitudes and behavior of
           inmates supervised.


           MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
           Employment in a State correctional institution.


           KNOWLEDGES AND ABILITIES
           Knowledge of:  Organization and functions of the institution; rules,
           guidelines and procedures regarding inmate self-help group
           activities; principles and techniques of group sponsorship; methods
           used in supervising inmates; employment conditions in a voluntary
           additional assignment.

           Ability to:  Work with and inspire the cooperation of inmates;
           supervise group activities; promote socially acceptable attitudes and
           behavior.