Volunteer Services Coordinator III

Texas Health & Human Services Commission • Fort Worth, TX

3d • $3,581 - $5,372 • Onsite

About The Position

The Volunteer Services Coordinator III serves as the Community Coordinator for Tarrant County and organizes local community initiatives supporting the Tarrant County Child Protective Services program. The role organizes and implements major projects throughout the year and oversees, coordinates, and promotes volunteer services to support those projects. It also raises public awareness about child abuse and neglect and builds relationships with community boards and partners. The position works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude to use initiative and independent judgment.

The role is based in Fort Worth, Texas, is not eligible for telework, and involves up to 20% travel. The employee may need to use a personal vehicle for job duties and must have a reliable vehicle, a current and valid Texas driver's license appropriate for the vehicle and its load, and proof of insurance. Evening and weekend work may be needed, especially during December. The work may require lifting and moving donation and supply boxes, with exertion of up to 20 pounds occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Previous experience coordinating community events involving volunteer services and fundraising efforts, or previous experience working for Child Protective Services or a related child welfare agency.
• Knowledge of CPS programs, policies, procedures, organizational operations, and client service needs.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws relating to CPS.
• Knowledge of community resources and law enforcement contacts.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with agency staff at all levels and with the external community.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking.
• Skill using a personal computer and applicable software such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to originate ideas and strategies for communicating the agency message.
• Ability to work with people from a variety of backgrounds and professions.
• Ability to develop professional materials and documents for internal and external distribution.
• Ability to provide information, training, and support to agency staff and external entities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects effectively, work independently, use sound judgment, and organize and prioritize assignments.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed, especially during December.
• Ability to lift and move boxes of donations and supplies as needed; exert up to 20 pounds occasionally, up to 10 pounds frequently, and negligible force constantly to move objects.
• Reliable personal vehicle, current and valid Texas driver's license appropriate for the vehicle and passenger or cargo load, and proof of insurance.
• Must pass a background check and, if applicable, a driver's record check.
• Must complete applicable state cybersecurity training and comply with agency cybersecurity and communications system usage policies.
• Must be familiar with WCAG 2.1 AA and Section 508 accessibility standards for creating accessible content.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and support community projects and programs that support the agency.
• Assist in preparing budgets and monitoring expenditures for volunteer programs.
• Coordinate the recruitment, selection, and training of volunteers.
• Prepare program reports and other documentation as requested by the Tarrant County CPS Board and Community Partners of Tarrant County.
• Provide training, leadership, public awareness, and education for staff and local community organizations.
• Solicit contributions to fund projects and ensure contributions and donations are properly handled and acknowledged.
• Represent the agency to local Tarrant County community groups.
• Perform other duties as assigned and required to maintain unit operations.
• Attend work regularly in accordance with agency leave policy.
• Travel locally within Tarrant County.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid health insurance for the employee and 50% paid for eligible family members.
• Retirement plans with lifetime monthly payments after five years of state service, plus options to save through 401(k) and 457 plans.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
• Optional dental, vision, and life insurance at lower-than-typical private-plan rates.
• Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care.
• Employee discounts on items and services such as gym memberships, electronics, and entertainment.
• May qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

What This Job Offers

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