New Job Volunteer Service Coordinator - St. Anthony In Idaho

Description

IDOC is currently accepting applications for a temporary part time Volunteer Services Coordinators who will plan, organize, and coordinate religious programs within correctional facilities. 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. This announcement will be used for the St. Anthony Work Camp, in St. Anthony, Idaho.

If you have previously applied for Volunteer Services Coordinator at IDOC or any other agency and are interested in the current opening then you must re-apply under this announcement. Previous scores will not be used.

BEST RETIREMENT AVAILABLE IN THE NATION

We have one of the Nation's best state retirement systems (PERSI) that offers a lifetime benefit.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

• Excellent medical, dental and vision insurance-employee only coverage for PPO $65/month for medical and vision & $11.00/month for dental
• Generous vacation and sick leave accrual beginning as soon as you start
• 11 paid holidays a year
• Paid parental leave
• Multiple savings plans, optional 401K, and optional 457
• Basic life insurance for employee and family
  • Employee covered at one times their annual salary
  • Spouse covered at $10,000
  • Child covered at $5,000
• Wellness programs
• Ongoing training opportunities
• An opportunity for student loan forgiveness
• And more!

Our generous benefits package increases the total compensation of a full-time (benefits eligible) Volunteer Service Coordinator making $26.33 - $28.96 /hour to an estimated $32.91 - $49.37/hour.

Example of Duties

• 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

• Experience planning, developing, and maintaining programs to utilize volunteer workers
• Experience utilizing community resources for recruitment of volunteers
• Experience supervising volunteers including interviewing, selection, and performance evaluation
• Experience training volunteer workers
• Experience maintaining program records
• Preparing and giving oral presentations to groups

Supplemental Information

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Some knowledge of the needs of institutionalized residents or incarcerated individuals and their families
• Good knowledge of various religious denominations and their beliefs and practices

HIRING INFORMATION:
To be hired, candidates will have a history and background supportive of department mission goals and will be subject to:

• Completing a Background Investigation Questionnaire and pre-employment drug testing
• Having a federal and state criminal background check to include fingerprints
• Having a history of law-abiding behavior
• Felonies, misdemeanors, illegal drug usage, DUI's, adverse driving convictions and employment history may make you ineligible for employment

Non-hiring restrictions are in place for candidates who:

• Have been convicted of Domestic Violence or similar types of violent behaviors
• Have a dishonorable discharge from military service
• Currently are using, dealing or are associated with illegal drugs
• Have close friends or relatives under IDOC care & custody where the vacancy exists
• Are currently under IDOC supervision or probation (must be released from IDOC supervision or probation for at least one year)

OVERTIME NOTICE: At the discretion of the appointing authority, compensatory time off may be provided in lieu of overtime cash compensation. Hiring is done without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age or disability. In addition, preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations. If you need special accommodations to satisfy testing requirements, please contact the Division of Human Resources at (208) 334-2263.

EEO/ADA/Veteran's Preference

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.