Volunteer Services Coordinator

Overview

The Vermont Department Of Corrections is looking for a Volunteer Services Coordinator to work out of Chittenden County Regional Correctional Facility in South Burlington.

This position:

• Plans, organizes, directs and coordinates the development of volunteer resources within a state correctional.

• Develops policies and procedures for recruiting, orienting, supervising, and supporting volunteers.

• Recruits, interviews, orients, trains, and assigns volunteers according to their abilities and interests.

• Schedules activities, arranges space, and organizes special events.

• Supervises, evaluates, reassigns, and dismisses volunteers, as necessary.

• Provides ongoing training and counseling to volunteers.

• Serves as liaison with facility staff to identify client needs and interests. Identifies volunteer resources to meet specialized interests.

• Coordinates special volunteer recognition events.

• Promotes the use of volunteers within the facility and assists staff to optimally supervise, evaluate and support volunteers.

• Performs community outreach to publicize the needs of the correctional facility and develops new volunteer initiatives.

• May develop special programs to assist inmates with the transition from incarceration to returning to the community.

• Facilitates volunteer and inmate support groups.

• Participates in facility and community meetings, workshops, seminars.

• Prepares reports and schedules, devises forms, and maintains records.

• May supervise the functions of an institutional library.

• Performs related work as required.

Who May Apply

This position, Volunteer Services Coordinator (Job Requisition #55334), is open to all State employees and external applicants.

If you would like more information about this position, please contact [email protected].

Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.

Environmental Factors

Duties are typically performed in an office setting, but significant time may be in a correctional setting with inmates who may be considered dangerous. Private means of transportation must be available for required travel. The frustration of needs in excess of available or potential resources may be present. Duty hours may be somewhat irregular due to the nature of program activity and client needs.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree AND two (2) years or more of experience at a technical or professional level in social services, community organizations, education, or a related human resource program.

OR

Two years of full-time college coursework OR an associate's degree AND four (4) years or more of experience at a technical or professional level in social services, community organizations, education, or a related human resource program.

OR

High School diploma or equivalent AND six (6) years or more of experience at a technical or professional level in social services, community organizations, education, or a related human resource program.

Preferred Qualifications

Supervisory or coordinating experience.

Special Requirements

Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position. In accordance with AHS Policy 4.02, Hiring Standards, Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks, as appropriate to the position under recruitment, will be conducted on candidates, with the exception of those who are current classified state employees seeking transfer, promotion or demotion into an AHS classified position or are persons exercising re-employment (RIF) rights.

DOC PREA (Prison Rape Elimination Act) Requirements

In accordance with federal regulation, any person applying for employment in the Department of Corrections must provide relevant information. Previous institutional employers will be contacted and required to provide information regarding substantiated incidences of sexual abuse or resignation during a pending investigation of an allegation of sexual abuse. By submitting this online job application, you certify all information furnished is true and complete. The information you provide in accordance with this regulation may be used, and previous employers may be contacted for the purpose of investigating and verifying your work history.

Conviction History Requirements: Candidates who have any felony conviction record or who, within the past five (5) years, have been placed under supervision or sanctioned for a misdemeanor conviction must receive a waiver from the Commissioner of Corrections in order to be considered for employment. You may access the application and corresponding documents by clicking here. Once you have completed the application, please send it directly to the hiring manager identified as the contact person in this job posting.

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families

• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan

• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)

• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts

• Low cost group life insurance

• Incentive-based Wellness Program

• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State’s employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.