IVH-C VOLUNTEER SERVICES COORDINATOR I

State of Illinois • Chicago, IL

1d • $4,922 - $6,762 • Onsite

About The Position

The Illinois Department of Veteran Affairs is seeking to hire an independent, highly organized, and detail-oriented VOLUNTEER SERVICES COORDINATOR I for the Chicago VA home located in Chicago, Illinois. This position will be responsible for a variety of services within the VA Home. Duties include writing job descriptions for assignments, assisting in planning and organizing programs, and coordinating and monitoring volunteer program performance. If you have a passion for enhancing program delivery and working with our community partners, please apply for this Volunteer Coordinator position. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

Requirements

• Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to the completion of four years of college.
• Requires six months of professional experience in volunteer services program management, community organization or a social science field.
• Requires ability to pass a background check.
• Requires ability to pass a drug screen and pre-employment physical.
• Requires ability to meet all agency vaccine/health-related policies and guidance.
• Requires ability acquire and maintain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate.
• Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers.
• Requires ability to attend seminars, conferences, and trainings to stay current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other industry related topics relevant to the job duties.
• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.

Nice To Haves

• Prefers working knowledge of principles and procedures in the development and utilization of community services in a volunteer services program.
• Prefers working knowledge of methods of supervision, organization, and administration.
• Prefers working knowledge of the principles and practices of personnel management and the learning process as they relate to the recruitment, selection, placement, training, and retention of volunteers.
• Prefers the ability to operate a personal computer, utilize relevant software, and navigate social media.
• Prefers the ability to participate in planning and organizing programs for utilizing volunteer workers.
• Prefers the ability to carry out an informational program for securing public support of volunteer services.
• Prefers the ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff personnel, community leaders, and the public.
• Requires the ability to present ideas accurately and effectively, orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Assists with the administration and coordination of the volunteer services program for the Chicago Veterans Home.
• Participates in recruiting and interviewing potential volunteers to determine acceptance into the volunteer program.
• Maintains a database of addresses, telephone numbers, events and hours served for individual and group activities.
• Attends staff meetings which includes volunteers and activity and social service staff.
• Plans and coordinates Annual Volunteer Recognition Program.
• Transports members to approved community outings and special events to enhance volunteer procurement services.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned with are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Benefits

• Flexible work schedules in many program areas (where applicable)
• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance.
• 12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave.
• Pension Plan
• Deferred Compensation, and other pre-tax benefit programs.
• Employees earn twelve (12) paid sick days annually.
• Ten to twenty-five (10-25) paid vacation days based on years of service.
• Employees earn three (3) paid personal days pro-rated based on start date.
• Thirteen-Fourteen (13-14) paid state holidays annually.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level