VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR III
Recruitment #19-003370-0001
Department | DPSCS-Maryland Correctional Training Center |
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Date Opened | 3/19/2019 3:00:00 PM |
Filing Deadline | 4/2/2019 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $35,078.00 - $55,270.00/year |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
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HR Analyst | William Smith |
Work Location |
Washington County
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GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
Main Purpose of Job
POSITION DUTIES
PLANNING & DIRECTING VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS
Develops and plans for the effective operation of the volunteer program within the facility. Additionally, the incumbent directs and supervises the activities of all volunteers and educates the community to the need for volunteers and volunteer programs for the facilities. The duties include, but are not limited to:
● Recruits, trains and supervises volunteers, interns, staff and volunteer visitors who enter the facilities, including but not limited to conducting background checks, interviews, coordination of paperwork, preparing entries and providing security and program orientation.
● Recruitments and coordinates student interns including ongoing contact between agencies and college liaison.
● Gives amendment recommendations for volunteer directives and processes and establishes volunteer handouts to provide guidance to new volunteers.
● Serves as point of contact for initial volunteers’ complaint, issues, and inquires.
RELATED ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES
The incumbent is responsible for a variety of administrative tasks associated with the volunteer program. These responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
● Handles special administrative assignments for the facility and outside agencies requiring knowledge of regulations, policies, institutional procedures and program goals.
● Serves on committees to design evaluative tools, review policies or develop initiatives using sound management and industry practices
● Prepares periodic performance evaluations of volunteers
● Writes reports, correspondence, newsletters and other documents regarding volunteer programs
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university to include 30 credit hours in social sciences, journalism, or public relations or a related field.
Experience: Three years of experience involving planning, coordinating and evaluating volunteer activities in a state facility, institution or community-based program.
Notes:
1. Additional experience as defined above may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.
2. Graduate level education in social sciences, journalism, public relations or a related field from an accredited college or university may be substituted for experience at a rate of 30 college credits for up to two years of the required experience.
SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Strong preference will be given to applicants that possess the following. Include Clear and specific information on your application regarding the qualification(s):
- Experience organizing events and preparing newsletters and brochures concerning, institution or community programs
- Experience working directly with offenders in a correctional environment.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
1. Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.
2. Persons appointed to positions in this classification may be required to successfully complete cardiopulmonary resuscitation training and maintain current certification.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
EXAMINATION PROCESS
The resulting eligible list will be used to fill current and future vacancies in this job classification. Applicants certified to this list will remain eligible for one year. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to:
Attn: DPSCS HRSD W. Curtis Smith, 300 East Joppa Road, Suite 1000, Towson, MD 21286. Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.
For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact W. Curtis Smith at Recruitment, Examination & Retention Unit -410-339-3296.
If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov.
Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD
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