DOC Taylorville CC Volunteer Services Coordinator II
About The Position
The Facility Volunteer Coordinator works daily with facility volunteers and staff across multiple areas to support successful volunteer programming. The coordinator ensures volunteers are screened and approved and receive appropriate training for work in a correctional facility. The position also helps enhance internship opportunities across facility departments and coordinates with colleges and other agencies to optimize internship experiences for interns and the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC). This is a full-time, salaried union position with the Illinois Department of Corrections, based fully in office at the Taylorville facility. The schedule is 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with Saturdays and Sundays off. The anticipated starting salary is $5,812 per month, with a full salary range of $5,812–$8,259 per month.
Requirements
- Education equivalent to completion of four years of college.
- Two years of professional experience in volunteer services program management, community organization, or a social science field.
- Ability to carry and use a state-issued laptop.
- Ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
- Ability to pass a drug screen; unauthorized drug use is prohibited.
- Ability to use digital technology, tools, platforms, and processes to manage and support digital enhancements and departmental efficiency, productivity, and transformation efforts.
- Must abide by employer vaccine and other medical standards.
Nice To Haves
- At least three years of experience directing and coordinating the work of volunteers.
- At least three years of experience in a correctional setting providing services to individuals in custody or connecting them with community resources.
- At least two years of experience collecting data and providing reports to leadership.
- At least two years of experience developing programming within a criminal justice setting.
- At least two years of work experience with organizational policies and procedures.
- At least two years of work experience serving as a volunteer-services liaison with community leaders and the public.
- At least two years of experience speaking publicly.
- Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, or similar software.
Responsibilities
- 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 regarding Volunteer Services.
- Monitors the progress of volunteer services.
- Coordinates with institutions of higher learning and other agencies to optimize internship experiences for interns and IDOC.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned that are reasonably within the scope of the listed duties.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- 12 weeks of paid maternity/paternity leave
- Pension plan
- Deferred compensation and other pre-tax benefits programs
- 13–14 paid state holidays annually
- Three paid personal business days annually
- 12 paid sick days annually, with unused days carrying over year to year
- 10–25 paid vacation days annually
- Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources
- Extensive training and career advancement opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
