VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR II - #25-002262-0002

The State of Maryland; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading department in Maryland focused on public safety and correctional services. As a volunteer program coordinator, you will oversee and enhance volunteer activities within a correctional institution, ensuring compliance and community engagement. This role offers a competitive salary, generous benefits, and opportunities for professional growth. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in volunteer program management and a commitment to restorative justice.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental and vision plans

Paid parental leave

Annual and sick leave

Pension plan

Qualifications

• Six years of experience in planning and coordinating volunteer activities.
• Bachelor's degree can substitute for required experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and direct volunteer programs at NBCI.
• Educate the community on volunteer needs and manage inmate organizations.
• Prepare volunteers for correctional settings.

Skills

Planning

Coordinating

Evaluating

Education

Bachelor's degree in social sciences

Job description

Introduction

If you are looking for an exciting career with great benefits, pension, generous leave, competitive salary, and the opportunity for advancement and professional growth, apply to join the DPSCS team today! The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) is seeking dedicated candidates to fill important roles within our department. We are one of the largest departments in Maryland with nearly 12,000 employees and a budget of more than $1 billion. In order to fulfill our mission of promoting safety, we have increased security at our institutions while leading the way in innovative restorative justice projects that will help offenders reintegrate into society upon release. As a member of the DPSCS team, you can have a fulfilling career, while also enjoying a wide range of benefits such as medical and dental coverage, paid time off (i.e. vacation, sick leave), becoming vested in the State pension, supplemental retirement options, and even joining the Maryland State Employees Credit Union.

GRADE

ASTD10

LOCATION OF POSITION

Allegany County 14100 McMullen HW, SW, Cumberland, MD 21502

POSITION DUTIES

The main purpose of this position and how it relate to the mission of the agency. To plan, organize and direct volunteer programs at NBCI Planning and Directing Volunteer Programs Develops plans for the effective operation of the volunteer program at a correctional institution. May provide advice and guidance to students and volunteers Directs the activities of volunteers and educates the community to the need for volunteers and the volunteer program at the institution Makes presentations to community groups to promote volunteer activities. Coordinates the distribution of donated materials and supplies Produces Institutional entries for volunteer programs Ensure compliance with all departmental policies, to include sexual harassment and its specific requirements for management’s promptand effective attention, reporting and response to such complaints Briefs staff on the supervision of volunteers Manages inmate organizations and programs Coordinates special population shows and events Coordinates population fundraising, walkathons, and sports and art festivals Interacts/monitors inmates as assigned/participating in approved projects Coordinates the activities of various volunteer groups Manages waiting lists and pass lists for inmate volunteer programming Provides program information & recommendations for use in preparing reports for the volunteer program Writes reports, correspondence, newsletters & other documents regarding volunteer programs Responsible for review and changes to directives relating to volunteer services and inmate organizations Conducts regular meetings with volunteer groups Prepares volunteers to work in the correctional setting, including but not limited to, requesting background checks, providing applications, Interviewing perspective volunteers, and conducting volunteer and student intern orientation Maintains records pertaining to volunteer programs and individual volunteers Plans special events and presentations Coordinator for charitable contributions/projects Completes other projects and assignments as directed by the Assistant Warden and/or Warden

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience:Six years of experience involving planning, coordinatingand evaluating volunteer activities in a state facility, institution or community-based program. Notes: 1.Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor'sdegree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in social sciences, journalism, public relations or a related field and two years of experience involving planning, coordinating and evaluating volunteer activities in a state facility, institution or community-based program for therequired experience. 2.Candidates may substitute the possession of graduate leveleducation in social sciences, journalism, public relations or a related field from an accredited college or university at a rate of 30 credit hours for five years of the required experience.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

1. Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland. 2. Employeesin this classification may be required to successfully complete training and maintain current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Employeesin this classification will be required to provide the facility with a telephone number at which they can be reached.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.We will not consider information submitted after this date.Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on theeligible (employment) list for at least one year.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position.It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.

BENEFITS

As an employee of the State of Maryland, you will have access to outstanding benefits, including: health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost. CLICK ON THIS LINK FOR MORE DETAILS:STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS Personal Leave - new State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date) Annual Leave - ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year Sick Leave - fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year Parental Leave - up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child Holidays - State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holidays per year Pension - State employees earn credit towards a retirement pension

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unableto apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire maybe emailed to [e-mail] or faxed to 410-484-5928. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing datefor the recruitment. If you are submitting additional information, the preferred method isto upload it with your application. All uploaded additional informationmust be received by the closing date and time. If you are unable to upload, please email the requested information to [e-mail] the recruitment number in the subject line, or fax to410-484-5928(providing a cover sheet with your contact information, recruitment name, recruitment number and the number of pages faxed). Onlyadditional materials that are requested will be accepted for thisrecruitment. For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the Departmentof Public Safety and Correctional Services, HRSD-Recruitment Division at 410-585-3999. Aicha Bomou [e-mail] If you are having difficulties with submitting your onlineapplication, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division [e-mail] or 410-767-4850. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed torecruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of theState's diversity.