DOC Vandalia Facility Volunteer Coordinator

Position Overview

The Facility Volunteer Coordinator will work daily with facility Volunteers and other facility staff across multiple areas to ensure volunteer programming is successful. This position will be responsible for ensuring all volunteers are screened for approval and receive proper training for working in a correctional facility.  This position will assist in enhancing the internship opportunities at the facility level across all departments. If you have a passion for enhancing program delivery and working with our community partners, please apply for this Facility Volunteer Coordinator position.  

Job Responsibilities

1. As Facility Volunteer Coordinator, directs and coordinates the work of all volunteer personnel at the facility.
2. Creates and maintains necessary records, reports, and schedules.
3. Speaks on behalf of Corrections related to Volunteer Services.
4. Monitors progress of volunteer services.  
5. Coordinates with institutions of higher learning and other agencies to best optimize internship experiences for the interns and IDOC.
6. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to the completion of four (4) years of college.
2. Requires two (2) years of professional experience in volunteer services program management, community organization, or a social science field.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Prefers at least three (3) years of experience directing and coordinating the work of volunteers.
2. Prefers at least three (3) years of experience in a correctional setting providing services to individuals in custody or connecting individuals in custody to community resources.
3. Prefers at least two (2) years of experience collecting data and providing reports to leadership.
4. Prefers at least two (2) years of experience developing programming within a criminal justice setting.
5. Prefers at least two (2) years of working experience with policies and procedures of an organization.
6. Prefers at least two (2) years of work experience serving as a liaison in regard to volunteer services with community leaders and the public.
7. Prefers at least two (2) years of experience speaking publicly.
8. Prefers at least two (2) years of experience working with computer software programs such as the Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.

Conditions of Employment

1. Requires the ability to carry and use a state issued laptop.
2. Requires ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
3. Requires ability to pass a drug screen.  The use of unauthorized drugs by an employee, regardless of the position held, is prohibited.
4. Applicants are required to abide by all vaccine and/or other medical standards as set out by the employer.
5. The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

About the Agency

The Illinois Department of Corrections is a multicultural agency deeply committed to ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion.  This About the AgencyAbout the AgencyAbout the AgencyAbout the Agencycommitment is at the forefront of our operations, hiring, policies and procedures, and training. We recognize the benefit of workplace empowerment, the importance of diversity and fully support an environment where ALL employees are treated fairly, respectfully, and have equal access to opportunities and resources necessary to thrive and contribute to the agency’s success. IDOC genuinely values the differences of individuals in our custody and is committed to ensuring a healthy living environment where they feel valued, respected, and included. Through our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), we shall establish and uphold agency policies and practices conducive to eliminating all forms of exclusion including, but not limited to, racism, ageism, ableism, sexism, discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender, and religious oppression. The IDOC team works to serve justice in Illinois and increase public safety by promoting positive change in behavior of individuals in custody, operating successful reentry programs, and reducing victimization. Employees enjoy excellent benefits, including health, vision, and dental insurance; retirement plan and deferred compensation; state holidays and other benefit time off; and pre-tax benefit programs. The department also offers extensive training and career advancement opportunities. The Illinois Department of Corrections is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.