DOC Jacksonville CC Volunteer Services Coordinator II

State of Illinois•Jacksonville, IL

2d•$5,615 - $7,980•Onsite

About The Position

The Facility Volunteer Coordinator will work daily with facility Volunteers and other facility staff across multiple areas to ensure volunteer programming is successful. This position will be responsible for ensuring all volunteers are screened for approval and receive proper training for working in a correctional facility. This position will assist in enhancing the internship opportunities at the facility level across all departments. If you have a passion for enhancing program delivery and working with our community partners, please apply for this Facility Volunteer Coordinator position. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

Requirements

Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to the completion of four (4) years of college.
Requires two (2) years of professional experience in volunteer services program management, community organization, or a social science field.
Requires the ability to carry and use a state issued laptop.
Requires ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
Requires ability to pass a drug screen. The use of unauthorized drugs by an employee, regardless of position held, is prohibited.
Applicants are required to abide by all vaccine and/or other medical standards as set out by the employer.
Required to utilize digital technology, tools, platforms, and processes in managing and supporting various digital enhancements for greater efficiency, productivity, and digital transformation efforts within the department.

Nice To Haves

Prefers at least three (3) years of experience directing and coordinating the work of volunteers.
Prefers at least three (3) years of experience in a correctional setting providing services to individuals in custody or connecting individuals in custody to community resources.
Prefers at least two (2) years of experience collecting data and providing reports to leadership.
Prefers at least two (2) years of experience developing programming within a criminal justice setting.
Prefers at least two (2) years of working experience with policies and procedures of an organization.
Prefers at least two (2) years of work experience serving as a liaison in regards to volunteer services with community leaders and the public.
Prefers at least two (2) years of experience speaking publicly.
Prefers at least two (2) years of experience working with computer software programs such as the Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.

Responsibilities

As Facility Volunteer Coordinator, directs and coordinates the work of all volunteer personnel at the facility.
Creates and maintains necessary records, reports, and schedules.
Speaks on behalf of Corrections related to Volunteer Services.
Monitors progress of volunteer services.
Coordinates with institutions of higher learning and other agencies to best optimize internship experiences for the interns and IDOC.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Benefits

Health, Life, Vision and Dental Insurance
12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
Pension Plan - Vesting at 10 years for Tier II
Full 20-year retirement awards free health insurance during retirement
Deferred compensation and other pre-tax benefits programs
Paid state holidays: 13 - 14 day annually
3 paid Personal Business days annually
12 paid Sick days annually (Sick days carry over year to year)
10 - 25 Paid Vacation days annually (10 days beginning at year 1 employment)
Personal, Sick and Vacation rates modified for 12-hour work schedules (As applicable)
Employee Assistance Program and/or Mental Health resources