IDOC - Volunteer Services Coordinator - Boise, United States - Idaho Division of Human Resources
Description
IDOC - Volunteer Services CoordinatorPosting Begin Date: 2023/12/21
Posting End Date: 2024/05/13
Category:
Corrections
Sub Category:
Human Services
Work Type:
Part Time Insurance and Retirement Eligible
Location:
Boise, ID, United States
Minimum Salary: 26.33
Maximum Salary: 27.45
Pay Rate Type:
Hourly
Description
State of Idaho Opportunity
Applications will be accepted through 4:59 PM MST on the posting end date.
Summary:
IDOC is currently accepting applications for atemporary part-timeVolunteer Services Coordinators who will plan, organize, and coordinate religious programs at the Idaho State Correctional Institution (ISCI) and Idaho State Correctional Center (ISCC) in Kuna, Idaho.
The incumbent will recruit community volunteers for specific religious services, develop institutional schedules for religious services, and meet regularly with residents to evaluate religious needs.
Successful candidates should have an unbiased approach and support the needs of the Department's population and the various religious denominations.
Responsibilities:
Oversee and coordinate religious activities at a correctional facility.
Recruit, train and manage religious volunteer workforce.
Develop, coordinate and implement a volunteer application process, training programs, volunteer incentive programs and recognition events.
Visit sick and hospitalized residents/inmates.
Arranges programs and services such as study groups, prayer meetings, education classes and religious counseling to be provided by religious volunteers.
Hire, train and supervise religious volunteers to assist with religious activities.
Recruit, train and manage a volunteer workforce to assist department staff and accomplish agency goals.
Maintain and track a large inventory of department equipment and materials for use by volunteers and staff.
Manage budgets and expenses in religious and volunteer programs.
Speak to community groups.
Serves as a liaison with community organizations and churches.
Assures availability of religious literature.
Minimum Qualifications:
Experience planning, developing, and maintaining programs to utilize volunteer workers.
Typically gained by 6 months of experience where you were responsible for the setting of goals, developing plans to meet these goals and successfully directed the implementation of the plan to utilize volunteer workers.
This experience must show authority to make decisions as to program development.Experience utilizing community resources for recruitment of volunteers.
Typically gained by 6 months of experience soliciting and gaining support from community resources such United Way, YMCA, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Scouting, Church, Food Banks, Homeless Shelters, March of Dimes, Special Olympics, or similar organizations which are concerned with the spiritual or holistic aspects of humankind or groups dealing with human needs and helping others.
Experience supervising volunteers including interviewing, selection, performance evaluation and training. Typically gained by 6 months of experience supervising a volunteer program. Must show experience interviewing and selecting volunteers, provide training and evaluating performance of the program.Experience maintaining program records. Typically gained by 6 months of experience maintaining records to include goals, milestones and end results.
Preparing and giving oral presentations to groups.
This is typically gained through experience making a variety of presentations in a business setting, OR completion of a college level speech or communication class.
Benefits:
The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance; PERSI retirement benefits; paid sick, vacation, and parental leave; and 11 paid holidays per year.
EEO/ADA/Veteran:
The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request.
Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.