Volunteer Services Coordinator

3 months ago


London, Canada Ministry of the Solicitor General Full time

**Join Our Team as a Volunteer Services Coordinator at Elgin Middlesex Detention Centre**

Are you passionate about making a difference in the community? Are you skilled in organizing and leading volunteer initiatives? Elgin Middlesex Detention Centre is looking for a dynamic and dedicated Volunteer Services Coordinator to develop, coordinate, and implement volunteer programs that support our institution's goals and the diverse needs of our inmates.
**OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism**: We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

Visit the **OPS Anti-Racism Policy** and the **OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint** pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's **Human Rights Code**. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.
**What can I expect to do in this role?**:

- Identify and develop volunteer services in consultation with program heads.
- Monitor and evaluate programs in relation to institutional goals and inmates diverse needs.
- Lead the recruitment, training, and supervision of volunteers, ensuring they are well-prepared and motivated.
- Resolve issues and maintain ongoing communication with volunteers.
- Collaborate with staff and monitor volunteer and inmate participation in programs.
- Build and expand links between our institution and community services, fostering a supportive network for inmates during and after incarceration.

**How do I qualify?**:
**Specialized Knowledge and Experience**:

- Demonstrated knowledge and experience with volunteer programming, recruitment, and adult training techniques.
- Knowledge of community agencies and resources to identify and arrange appropriate volunteer resources.
- Supervisory skills to recruit, train, motivate, and monitor the performance of volunteers, as well as manage the administration of the program.

**Communication and Interpersonal Skills**:

- Ability to explain and promote the institution's programs to the public, inmates, and volunteers and prepare and deliver presentations.
- Ability to establish and maintain relationships with various stakeholders.
- Writing skills to draft brochures, correspondence, and reports
- Demonstrated tact and diplomacy to appropriately handle requests and complaints.

**Evaluative, Analytical, Reasoning and Problem-Solving Skills**:

- Ability to determine inmates' program needs based on input from institutional staff and inmates.
- Skilled in analyzing gaps in services and recommending changes as well as resolving issues and concerns.
- Ability to assess suitability when screening applicants for the program.

**Other Skills**:

- Ability to acquire knowledge of and comply with relevant legislation (i.e., Ministry of Correctional Services Act, Criminal Code of Canada, Child and Family Services Act) to train and supervise professional agencies and volunteers.
- Ability to understand corporate policies, directives and administrative procedures to ensure safety and security of the institution.

**Additional Information**:
**Address**:

- 1 English Temporary, duration up to 6 months, 711 Exeter Rd, London, West Region, Vulnerable Sector Check, Credit History Check, Local Police Databases Search, PIP/NICHE/RMS

**Compensation Group**:

- Ontario Public Service Employees Union- Understanding the job ad - definitions
- **Schedule**:

- 6**Category**:

- Corrections and Enforcement**Posted on**:

- Monday, October 7, 2024**Note**:
Required security screening checks along with your written consent, will be sent to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), Corporate Talent Programs Branch, Talent and Leadership Division to evaluate the results. If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional employment screening checks that were not obtained directly by you.

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 employment 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 employment screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Employment screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential.
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