VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR III

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Maryland Correctional Training Center

18800 Roxbury Road

Hagerstown, Maryland 21746

To plan, organize and direct the volunteer program at MCTC in Hagerstown.  This position will report to the Assistant Warden.  The duties of this position include assisting the institution in maintaining a safe and secure environment while providing treatment opportunities for inmates through the use of community resources and volunteers.  The incumbent is responsible for the recruitment, training and supervision of a volunteer public in support of programs within MCTC.  Auxiliary duties include public speaking, program supervision of staff advisors, development or inmate programs, direct program supervision of inmates, information research and management, staff training opportunities, liaison with specialty programs, annual review of directives, monitoring of inmate access to programs, grant writing and mentoring of student interns.  The incumbent is responsible as the liaison for inmate news and publications and youth challenge between staff, inmates and volunteers.  This position requires completion of the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Academy.

Plans and coordinates a comprehensive volunteer activities program; Coordinates the activities of volunteer groups and other organizations in their efforts to assist the agency in carrying out its goals and programs; Develops plans for volunteer groups and individuals serving the needs of the client population; Arranges the programming and scheduling of social, recreational, religious and other activities and for the distribution of donated supplies and contributions; Prepares newsletters and brochures concerning the institution or community program and its activities; Prepares and edits news releases, publications, newsletters and special publications concerning the volunteer program; Prepares and revises the annual budget, reports, operations manual and volunteer handbook; Makes presentations at civic and professional gatherings regarding of the goals, functions, programs, accomplishments and needs of the agency or institution; Maintains volunteer continuing education program; Works with chiefs of operating units in coordinating staff and volunteer activities; Meets groups and individuals requesting tours of the institution or facility; May be required to develop a religious program for patients or inmates; May supervise administrative and support staff; Performs other related duties.

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university to include 30 credit hours in social sciences, journalism, or public relations or a related field.

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

Notes:

1. Additional experience as defined above may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

2. Graduate level education in social sciences, journalism, public relations or a related field from an accredited college or university may be substituted for experience at a rate of 30 college credits for up to two years of the required experience.

1. 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.

2. Persons appointed to positions in this classification may be required to successfully complete cardiopulmonary resuscitation training and maintain current certification.

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

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position.  Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.  Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year. ***Please note that your answers on the supplemental questionnaire must correspond to the information provided on your application to receive credit.  Applications that do not include a completed supplemental questionnaire will be considered incomplete and may be subject to disapproval.***

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS  

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.  If you need to submit additional information, the preferred method is to upload your document(s) by electronic means with the submission of your application.  However, if you’re unable to upload your documents, please fax requested information only to 410-585-0570 (providing a cover sheet with your contact information and number of pages).  We will not consider information submitted after the closing date of this announcement. Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper application.  If you do not have internet access, please mail your application (by the closing date) to: HRSD-Recruitment & Examination Unit ATTN: Patrick Johnson 6776 Reisterstown Road, Suite 309 Baltimore, MD 21215 For more information, please call 410-585-3403

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