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Volunteer Services Coordinator - RPT
Organization:
Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services
Division:
Quinte Detention Centre
Language of Position(s):
English
Job Code:
10092 - Volunteer Services Organizer
Salary:
$32.65 - $38.00 Per Hour*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
Are you seeking an opportunity to apply your unparalleled organizational and people skills? As a Volunteer Services Coordinator, you will develop, co-ordinate and implement a volunteer service and community partnership program to meet the needs of the Quinte Detention Centre.
Please note: This position is Regular Part-Time working 21.75 hours/week.
What can I expect to do in this role?
In this role, you will:
• identify volunteer program needs in consultation with program heads as well as plan, develop and implement approved programs
• monitor and evaluate established programs in relation to institutional goals and inmates needs
• co-ordinate the recruitment, screening, orientation, training, placement and supervision of volunteers and monitor their performance
• provide mentorship, advice and support to volunteers by providing periodic and ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• ensure volunteers adhere to Ministry standards, policies and procedures as well as identify and resolve routine and complex problems
• plan, organize and co-ordinate annual recognition events
• orient new volunteer staff and promote programs through on-going communication
• liaise with institutional staff to monitor volunteer participation in programs
How do I qualify?
Specialized Knowledge and Skills:
• you have demonstrated knowledge of the theories, principles and objectives of a wide variety of volunteer programs, services and community resources
• you understand institutional operating procedures, standing orders and related manuals pertaining to volunteer programs, practices and procedures
• you can interpret and apply relevant legislation (i.e. Ministry of Correctional Services Act, Criminal Code of Canada, Child and Family Services Act) used in training and supervising professional agencies and volunteers
• you understand institutional administrative procedures to establish records on volunteers
• you can resolve problems related to volunteer performance and assess volunteer suitability when screening applicants as well as investigate concerns and resolve performance problems
Communication, Interpersonal and Relationship Management Skills:
• you can prepare presentations, convey information and explain the nature of the volunteer programs
• you can establish and maintain communication and obtain support for volunteer activities by attending community meetings, and speaking on volunteerism
• you can establish and maintain relationships as well as supervise and monitor the performance of volunteers
Computer Skills:
• you are proficient with various computer software applications to prepare reports, correspondence and maintain statistics (i.e. computerized inmate management systems, spreadsheet, databases and word processing)
Enhanced Security Clearance Requirements:
Enhanced Security Clearance process, which includes:
• CPIC check
• Vulnerable Services Sector check
• NICHE/RMS File Check
• PIP (Police Information Portal) Check
• Credit Equifax Check
Additional Information:
Address:
- 1 English Permanent - Regular PartTime, 89 Richmond Blvd, Napanee, East Region, Enhanced - Vulnerable Services Sector Screening Requirement
Compensation Group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Schedule:
6
Category:
Corrections and Enforcement
Posted on:
Monday, May 9, 2016
Note:
- In accordance with the Ontario Public Service Employment Screening Checks Policy, the top candidate(s) may be required to undergo a security screening check. Please refer to the Additional Information / Address section above to determine the screening checks that are required for this position.
You will be responsible for obtaining the criminal record check at your own expense and provide it, along with your written consent, to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), HR Service Delivery Division to evaluate the results. If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional screening checks as indicated in the Additional Information / Address section above that were not obtained directly by you. (Note: If a Vulnerable Sector Screening/Check is required, it must also be obtained in person at your local police service.)
A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position. The screening check(s) will only be reviewed and evaluated by the TSO for the purpose of making a security clearance decision. The details of an individual's screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential. - E-CL-92649/16
All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.
Remember: The deadline to apply is Tuesday, May 24, 2016 11:59 pm EDT. Late applications will not be accepted.
We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.
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Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario sont affichées en anglais et en français. Pour connaître les exigences linguistiques, vérifiez les renseignements sur la « langue du poste » figurant dans le haut de chaque offre d'emploi. Pour tous les postes, l'évaluation des candidates et candidats se fera en anglais, la langue usuelle de la fonction publique de l'Ontario. En ce qui concerne les postes désignés bilingues, la maîtrise du français des candidates et candidats sera également évaluée.
