Introduction
If you are looking for an exciting career with great benefits, pension, generous leave, competitive salary, and the opportunity for advancement and professional growth, apply to join the DPSCS team today!
The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) is seeking dedicated candidates to fill important roles within our department. We are one of the largest departments in Maryland with nearly 12,000 employees and a budget of more than $1 billion. In order to fulfill our mission of promoting safety, we have increased security at our institutions while leading the way in innovative restorative justice projects that will help offenders reintegrate into society upon release.
As a member of the DPSCS team, you can have a fulfilling career, while also enjoying a wide range of benefits such as medical and dental coverage, paid time off ( vacation, sick leave), becoming vested in the State pension, supplemental retirement options, and even joining the Maryland State Employees Credit Union.
GRADE
ASTD10
LOCATION OF POSITION
Somerset 30420 Revells Neck Road Westover, MD 21890
POSITION DUTIES
Employees in this classification will plan, organize, and direct a volunteer program at Eastern Correctional Institution and Eastern Correctional Institution-Annex. Program Duties Include: • Planning and directing volunteer programs • Develops plans for the effective operation of the volunteer program at a correctional institution. • Directs the activities of volunteers • Makes presentations to community groups to promote volunteer activities. • Coordinates the distribution of donated materials and supplies • Produces Institutional entries for volunteer programs • Manages and coordinates inmate organizations and programs to include special population events and fundraising • Coordinates the activities of various volunteer groups • Manages waiting lists for inmate volunteer programming •Completes other projects and assignments as directed by the Warden or Facility Administrator •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 Administrative Duties Include: • Writes reports, correspondence, newsletters & other documents regarding volunteer programs • 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
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must meet all minimum qualifications to be considered, and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire. Please read all requirements before applying.
Experience: Six years of experience involving planning, coordinating and evaluating volunteer activities in a state facility, institution or community-based program.
Notes:
1. 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.
2. 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.
1. Two years of experience working with computer software; Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, access and publisher.
2. Two years of experience supervising programs involving large groups.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
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. 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.