VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR II

Introduction

"Together, we are building a stronger Maryland."

• Governor Wes Moore
  
  

Do you want to join a dynamic, innovative team? Join one of the State of Maryland’s largest agencies, the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS)! When you work at DPSCS, it’s an opportunity to support and impact our large workforce, help ensure the public safety of Maryland’s residents and change the lives of returning citizens.

Visit our website to learn more about the work we do https://dpscs.maryland.gov/.

GRADE

ASTD10

LOCATION OF POSITION

Somerset

30420 Revells Neck Road

Westover, MD 21890

POSITION DUTIES

The main purpose of this position is to plan, organize, and direct a volunteer program at Eastern Correctional Institution and Eastern Correctional Institution-Annex

• 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 management’s prompt and effective attention, reporting and response to such complaints
• Manages inmate organizations and programs
• Coordinates special population shows and events
• Coordinates population fund raising walkathons and sports festivals
• Coordinates the activities of various volunteer groups
• Manages waiting lists for inmate volunteer programming Related Administrative Duties
• Provides program information & recommendations for use in preparing reports for the volunteer program
• Writes reports, correspondence, newsletters & other documents regarding volunteer programs
• 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 orientation
• Maintains records pertaining to volunteer programs and individual volunteers
• Completes other projects and assignments as directed by the Warden or Facility Administrator
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

Experience: Six years of experience involving planning, coordinating and evaluating volunteer activities in a state facility, institution or community-based program.

Notes

• Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree 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 the required experience.
• Candidates may substitute the possession of graduate level education 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.
  
  

Desired Or Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

Two years of experience working with computer software; Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, access and publisher.

Two years of experience supervising programs involving large groups.

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 operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.
• Employees in this classification may be required to successfully complete training and maintain current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
  
  

Special Requirements

Employees in this classification will be required to provide the facility with a telephone number at which they can be reached.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that 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 the eligible (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

As an employee of the State of Maryland, you will have access to outstanding benefits, including: health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost.

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• Personal Leave - new State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date)
• Annual Leave - ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year
• Sick Leave - fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year
• Parental Leave - up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child
• Holidays - State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holidays per year
• Pension - State employees earn credit towards a retirement pension
  
  

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be emailed to hr.recruitmentuser@maryland.gov or faxed to 410- 484-5928 . Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date for the recruitment.

If you are submitting additional information, the preferred method is to upload it with your application. All uploaded additional information must be received by the closing date and time. If you are unable to upload,

please email the requested information to hr.recruitmentuser@maryland.gov referencing the recruitment number in the subject line, or fax to 410- 484-5928 (providing a cover sheet with your contact information,

recruitment name, recruitment number and the number of pages faxed). Only additional materials that are requested will be accepted for this recruitment.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, HRSD-Recruitment Division at 410-585-3999.

Aicha Bomou

Aicha.Bomou@maryland.gov

If you are having difficulties with submitting your online application, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov or

410-767-4850.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.