Volunteer Resources Coordinator - Wernersville State Hospital

Begin an exciting opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of some of the most vulnerable citizens! Wernersville State Hospital is seeking a hardworking, passionate, and caring person to help guide our volunteer services program. You work in this role will help us continue to provide active treatment for individuals with serious and persistent mental illness. Apply today and start a rewarding career as Volunteer Resources Coordinator!

In this position, you will organize, direct, and coordinate the development of volunteer resources at Wernersville State Hospital. This will require you to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide services appropriate to the age of consumers comprising the hospital population. Your duties will include planning and directing a volunteer program by adequately assessing consumer needs and developing a plan to match consumer needs with available resources. You will also organize community resources information by maintaining a current file of individuals and agencies, as well as anticipating special and seasonal needs to integrate volunteers with other hospital operations. As a coordinator, you will need to communicate diplomatically and tactfully with consumers, staff, agency administrators, and volunteers so that productive interpersonal relationships and positive public relations are promoted and maintained. This position will consist of identifying existing and potential problems and either resolving the problems or offering suggestions for resolution to higher levels of authority. Additionally, you will also serve on the Board of Volunteers in Service (VIS) and act as liaison between VIS and Hospital Executive Team.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Overtime and travel as needed
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year of experience directing or coordinating the activities of volunteers, and a bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing, public relations, social work, or a related field; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
  
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
  • Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

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If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.