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 managements 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 and recommendations for use in preparing reports for the volunteer program
Writes reports, correspondence, newsletters and 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
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 operators license valid in the State of Maryland.
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 tha 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
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