Volunteer Service Coordinator - Jobs in Orillia

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Volunteer Service Coordinator (Full-Time Contract Until August 2026)Position: Volunteer Service Coordinator (Full-Time Contract Until August 2026)Location: Flexible within our East, Central, and West Region Catchment AreaStarting Salary: $62,939.12 - $75,832.96Closing Date: October 27, 2024Other: Please ensure you provide your resume AND our Application Form (Details below). Incomplete applications will not be considered. To review the full job description, please visit www.binnoojiiyag.ca/careers.PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:Reporting to the Human Resources Supervisor, the Volunteer Service Coordinator will maintain Volunteer Service coordination for the Agency and ensure that all volunteer services operate within Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag policies and procedures. The Volunteer Services Coordinator will recruit, screen, select, and train all volunteers whomeet Agency criteria. The Volunteer Service Coordinator is also responsible for scheduling and coordination of all volunteer programs within volunteer services. Additionally, the Volunteer Services Coordinator will be responsible for the development, implementation and evaluation of future volunteer programs for our Agency.RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure the availability of sufficient qualified trained volunteers to meet the needs of the Agency by carrying out an effective recruitment and selection process.
• Ensure the recruitment of volunteers is based on necessary and appropriate role specifications and is carried out in accordance with the Agency’s standards, accepted volunteer best practices, and human rights legislation.
• Ensure all scheduling and records are maintained through the Agency’s data base program(s) to support the coordination of volunteer services.
• Create, update, evaluate, and facilitate orientation and training for all volunteers in preparation for their potential assignments.
• • Support service teams and frontline workers to ensure our children, youth and families have access to our volunteer services, as required.
• Maintain complete and up-to-date volunteer files and all other required records for the Volunteer Services department including Volunteer Service records and volunteer activities, ensuring the Human Resources Supervisor is kept informed and up to date on any significant issues affecting the Volunteer Services program.
• Ensure the Agency follows all legal requirements as it relates to, and in compliance with all vehicle restraint systems for children and youth being transported through volunteer services and ensuring all seating restraint systems are installed into vehicles correctly.
• With the Human Resources Supervisor, maintain up to date volunteer services policies, procedures, guidelines, volunteer handbooks and other resource materials in accordance with applicable legislation and Agency standards/service needs.
• Deploy volunteers in assignments consistent with their level of skill and experience in a manner that best meets the needs of the Agency.
• In conjunction with the Human Resources Supervisor, provide performance feedback to volunteers on the resolution of performance issues.
• Provide regular recognition opportunities for volunteers, demonstrating the Agency’s appreciation of their work.
• Maintain a car seat inventory, including their location, condition, and disposal dates.
• Attend community and Agency meetings as a representative of the Volunteer Services team, as required.
• Participate in the development of an overall operational plan for Volunteer Services based on Agency needs.
• In collaboration with Quality Assurance, compile monthly statistical reports on the volunteer drive program and all volunteer program and services.
• Ensure adequate coverage for all volunteer programs and determine/resolve coverage issues as needed.
• Coordinate all volunteer expenses and mileage sheets for authorization.
• Ensure there is an efficient response to all Agency requests for volunteers and an effective response time to all the requests from individuals to volunteer.
• Report to the Human Resources Supervisor on any corrective action required for volunteer performance that does not meet Agency expectations.

Program Development and Implementation:

• Lead in the development, implementation and evaluation of culturally appropriate volunteer programs that align with the Agency’s standards, acceptable volunteer best practices and human rights legislation.
• Apply an equitable approach to program development that cultivates inclusivity.
• Collaborate with the internal and external resources including Senior Leadership, Elders/Knowledge Keepers, and Cultural Resource Advisors to ensure effective programming, cultural authenticity and relevance in program design for those we serve.

Other Duties:

• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Post-secondary education in Business Administration, Human Resource Management or a related field with a minimum of two (2) years related experience.
• Experience in a volunteer/staffing recruitment coordination role, preferably in the Social Services sector.
• Experience working within Child Welfare and/or Indigenous Child-Wellbeing setting would be considered an asset.

To Apply:

• Please email the following to careers@binnoojiiyag.ca
  • Application for Employment (available at www.binnoojiiyag.ca)
  • Please indicate preferred location in your application
  • Resume (include 3 work-related supervisory references)
• Incomplete Applications will not be considered.
• Only those selected will be contacted for an interview.
• As an Indigenous Child Wellbeing Agency, we give priority to applicants who identify as First Nations, Inuit, Métis, and those with close affiliations.

About Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag Childamp; Family Services:Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag(Nog-dah-wen-mawg) (Bin-ooh-zhee-yug)Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag Childamp; Family Services is a multi-service Indigenous Child Well-Being Agency. We provide a stable foundation for children, youth, and families, through wraparound services that are culturally based and family-focused.We seek to support our families in the way they deserve, with care and authenticity, and by recognizing and respecting spirit.We form a wholistic, inclusive, and nonjudgmental circle of care. We seek to honour and support those we serve, with a constant commitment to growing our base of knowledge and expertise. We are an agency that delivers culturally-intelligent services to our partner First Nation communities in Ontario. With our team of dedicated staff, we work with children, youth, and families as early as possible to help them navigate various obstacles and access services available to them. We offer services such as Childamp; Youth Mental Health and Addictions, Youth Justice, Youth in Transition, Child Welfare, and Alternative Care.