IDOC - Volunteer Services Coordinator - SAWC

State of Idaho Opportunity

Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM MST on the posting end date.

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Summary:

The Mission of the Idaho Department of Correction (https://www.idoc.idaho.gov/) (IDOC) is to create a model correctional system founded on the belief that people can change. We fulfill this mission by fostering a professional culture that empowers staff, promotes personal responsibility, creates opportunities for success, and strengthens communities. IDOC is currently accepting applications for a temporary part time, 19-hour a week, Non-Benefited Volunteer Services Coordinator who will plan, organize, and coordinate religious programs at Saint Anthony Work Camp (SAWC) located in Saint Anthony, 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.

• Maintain meticulous records and reports on volunteer performance and hours and educational programs/events and their effectiveness.

• 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: Your resume needs to clearly articulate how your skills, education and experience meet the qualifications below –

• 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.

Specialty Qualifications:

• Willing to work in a correctional facility.

PREA:

You must complete the following questionnaire to be considered for this position: https://forms.office.com/g/DeZADYXPBg

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. For additional information related to benefits and/or State programs, please visit https://dhr.idaho.gov/StateEmployees/Benefits.html

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. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email [email protected]

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.

*Benefits may not be applicable for temporary or seasonal positions.