Volunteer Coordinator

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Job Opening: Volunteer Coordinator
Reports To: Programs - Chaplain
Posting Date: December 29, 2022
Facility: George W. Hill
Salary: $41,184/annually
Shift: Monday-Friday 12:00pm-8:00p


Summary

The Volunteer Coordinator will be responsible for managing and coordinating George W Hill Volunteer Services Department. The incumbent will assist in training, scheduling volunteers to participle in the programs/services they are assigned. The Volunteer Coordinator must have strong organization, problem-solving and communication (both oral and written) skills. The applicant must work closely with stakeholders from multicultural and divers background


Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Manage the Volunteer Service application process including but not limited the Background Clearance, training and recertification

Coordinate with the Chaplain and other Department Heads to prepare and maintain volunteer schedule of activity.

Assist with the updating Facility Master Schedule and Program Master Schedule

Coordinate volunteer training and retraining with GWH Training Department

Maintain and update volunteer information database/files in a secure manner

Responsible for escorting volunteers to their assignment location

Responsible for providing volunteers with materials needed for the service

Ensure that the rooms are open and set up before arrival of volunteers

Coordinate with Security regarding incarcerated person movement in a timely manner.

Keep volunteers informed of current information regarding GWH and their access to the Facility.

Addressing and resolving volunteer questions

Other duties as directed


Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or five (5) years of administrative work experience in human services, business, or criminal justice.

Two (2) years of prior Volunteer Services experience is required

Outstanding interpersonal skills and administrative skills

Exceptional oral and written communication skills

Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office including but not limited to Excel, Word, PowerPoint

Excellent problem-solving skills.

Excellent ability to accomplish tasks without supervision

Prior experience in working on a correctional or secure facility setting is preferred

Must be able to successfully pass background check

Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements: Must have a valid Act 33 and Act 34 Clearance.


Working Conditions

Standard jail facility and office environment. Incumbent may be involved in sitting and walking at will, walking/standing and/or sitting for long periods, lifting/ carrying heavy objects, crouching/kneeling, bending at the waist, close and far vision, reaching, handling/ grasping/fingering objects, hearing sounds/communication. Incumbent is frequently exposed to the hazards associated with jail operations, such as potentially violent individuals and communicable disease. No prolonged extreme physical demands are associated with normal duties or assignments.

NEVER OCCASIONALLY (0-30%) FREQUENTLY (31-60%) CONTINUOUSLY (61-100%)
LIFTING OR CARRYING
1-10 LBS X
11-20 LBS X
21-40 LBS X
41-60 LBS X
61 OR MORE LBS X
PUSHING OR PULLING
1-40 LBS X
41-60 LBS X
61 OR MORE LBS X
BENDING OR STOOPING X
REACHING ABOVE SHOULDER LEVEL X
DRIVING AUTOMATIC EQUIP. VEHICLES X
WORKING WITH MACHINERY
CLIMBING X
WALKING X
STANDING X
SITTING X
WORKING IN EXTREME TEMPERATURES X

Delaware County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, membership in an employee organization, political affiliation, or status as a veteran in the recruitment, selection, or hiring of its workforce.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. EEO/AA


Contact

To apply, please fill out the online application form.



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