Volunteer Services Administrator

Introduction

Make a Difference with DHSS\r\nOur mission at the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) is to improve the quality of life of Delaware citizens by promoting health and well-being, fostering self-sufficiency, and protecting vulnerable populations. We prioritize personal and family independence by assisting individuals and families in a variety of life areas.\r\nWe offer numerous career opportunities and are dedicated to attracting and retaining highly talented individuals who are ready to make a difference in their community today. DHSS is a great place to kick-start your profession.\r\nFor more information, please visit https://dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/ today!\r\n

Summary Statement

The Volunteer Services Administrator position serves as the AmeriCorps Program Officer for the AmeriCorps federal grant program within the DHSS. In this role, your main responsibility will be managing and overseeing the AmeriCorps program. You will coordinate services with local, state, and federal agencies, as well as volunteer management professionals and service agencies. Your key duties will include all aspects of program management, such as planning, organizing, and directing technical operations. Additionally, you will provide expertise and support to subgrantees, ensuring successful program implementation and conducting evaluations to assess program effectiveness.\r\n

Essential Functions

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here. \r\n\r\n Recruits, interviews and selects volunteers. Assigns volunteers to a variety of settings. \r\nSchedules interviews with agencies and completes follow-up. Serves as a liaison between volunteers and agency staff to promote acceptance of volunteers' role. \r\nAssesses the need for volunteers within an agency through consultation with agency; explains the concepts and potentials for utilization of volunteer resources. \r\nDevelops and implements recruitment plans in the community through group contracts, media and individual contracts; prepares recruitment materials. \r\nConfers with professional staff from departments or agencies to assign volunteers to specific areas. \r\nPromotes volunteerism through participation in community-wide events, contact with local media and membership in professional organizations. \r\nDevelops and conducts orientation and training. \r\nDevelops and implements recognition plans to promote the efforts of volunteers in public and private organizations. \r\nMaintains records and reports.

Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Volunteer Services Administrator \r\nApplicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas: \r\n\r\n Three years experience in volunteer recruitment. \r\n Six months experience in budget management and control which includes managing a budget for the purpose of keeping expenditures within the limitations of available appropriations and available revenue and maintaining, monitoring, projecting and controlling a budget within set policies and procedures. \r\n Six months experience in interpreting laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures. \r\n Six months experience in planning, developing, implementing and evaluating programs. \r\n Six months experience in narrative report writing. \r\n Six months experience in supervising volunteer groups. \r\n Knowledge of grant writing. \r\n Knowledge of staff supervision acquired through course work, academic training, training provided through an employer, or performing as a lead worker overseeing the work of others; OR supervising staff which may include planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of others; OR supervising through subordinate supervisors a group of professional, technical, and clerical employees. \r\n\r\n

Conditions of Hire

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our�Job Seeker Resources.\r\nDHSS does not provide employment-based sponsorship.\r\nAll new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment. Sessions are held at designated locations in Kent or New Castle County.\r\n

Benefits

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/\r\n

Selection Process

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position.� It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties.� For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content.�� Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.\r\nOnce you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email.� Please keep your contact information current.� You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at�StateJobs.Delaware.gov.\r\n

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.�\r\nIndividuals who use TDD may request auxiliary aid or service by calling (800) 232-5470 or by visiting�delawarerelay.com.�\r\nIf you need assistance with an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or general applicant support, you may call (302) 739-5458 or email jobs@delaware.gov.\r\nThe State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.�\r\n