Cobb County, GA
Family Advocacy Center Volunteer Coordinator
Cobb County, GA, Marietta, Georgia, United States, 30064
Salary:
$25.76 Hourly
Location :
Marietta, GA
Job Type:
Full-Time
Job Number:
03645
Department:
District Attorney
Opening Date:
09/13/2024
Closing Date:
9/20/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Grade Code:
110
Position Information
This is a grant-funded position, assigned to the Cobb County District Attorney's Office. Please note, this grant funded position is contingent upon ongoing funding approval, even after hiring.
The Family Advocacy Center is a Family Justice Centers, evidence-based model that establishes a collaborative community response with local law enforcement and domestic violence service providers to address and reduce the incidents of domestic violence, child and elder abuse, sexual assault, human trafficking, and stalking. This multi-disciplinary, multi-agency framework has been studied and recognized as a best practice to improve services for survivors of family violence, advance the criminal justice response, improve the civil legal response to domestic violence, and most importantly, increase victim safety and access to critical services.
The purpose of this position is to recruit, train, schedule, and supervise citizen volunteers and school interns selected to work with the Family Advocacy Center.Essential Functions
Develops, coordinates, implements, and oversees the volunteer program consistent with the mission and goals of the Family Advocacy Center.
Uses a variety of recruitment and retention strategies to recruit, cultivate, and steward a sustainable pool of volunteers and interns.
Develops volunteer and intern curriculum and coordinates, conducts, and facilitates training for volunteers and interns.
Supervises and evaluates volunteers and interns. May coach and counsel volunteers and interns on all relevant personnel issues and concerns.
Serves as a liaison between FAC staff, partner agency, Universities, and volunteers and interns; meets with leadership team to determine the type and level of volunteer/intern service needs; resolves problems.
Performs a variety of administrative tasks including developing and/or revising policies and procedures, preparing presentations and maintaining data records and files.
Manages and maintains a volunteer and intern database, including tracking volunteer hours, records on activities and performance of volunteers, preparing reports, as needed.
Develops and maintains cooperative efforts and relationships with public and private agencies, organizations, associations and groups to promote volunteer and intern programs.
Interviews prospective volunteers and interns, conducts orientation for those selected, and makes work assignments on the basis of individual interests, abilities, time available for duty, and the needs of the FAC.
Edits reports and documents for accuracy, relevancy, and grammar.
Serves as a liaison between volunteers and internal/external collateral entities to promote advocacy for FAC clients.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in in Human Services, Public Administration, Social Work, Criminal Justice or related field; supplemented by two years' experience working with volunteers, or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.Licenses and Certifications
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.Physical Abilities
Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station.
Sensory Requirements
Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors and sounds. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
Environmental Factors
Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.EEO Statement
Cobb County Government is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.
Visit Cobb County's
Employee Benefits
page to learn more.
01
I understand that all answers to these supplemental questions must be verifiable in the 'Educational History' and 'Work History' sections of the application. Failure to provide sufficient information in these sections may result in my disqualification from the hiring process.
YesNo
02
I have read the Minimum Qualifications required for this position and understand I must demonstrate those qualifications on the application in order to be considered for this position. Furthermore, a failure to adequately demonstrate all qualifications may result in my removal from consideration. Lastly, I understand indicating "see resume" on the application and/or in a supplemental question response, may not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
YesNo
03
Are you a current Cobb County Government employee?
YesNo
04
If yes, in what department of Cobb County Government are you currently employed? (Enter N/A if not applicable - This does not include Cobb County School District employees).
05
Are you legally eligible to work in the United States on an unlimited and unrestricted basis?
YesNo
06
Educational Background: Mark the highest level of education you have completed.
High School Diploma or GEDSome CollegeAssociate DegreeBachelor's DegreeAdvanced DegreeNone of the above
07
If you have a college degree, what was your major area of study? Enter N/A if this does not apply.
08
Do you have a valid driver's license?
YesNo
09
How many years of experience do you have coordinating or supervising volunteers in a public, nonprofit, or private agency which included supervision of volunteers?
No experienceLess than two years of experienceTwo to three years of experienceMore than three years of experience
10
Describe your experience coordinating or supervising volunteers. Include where you worked and your duties. Verify any information below is also included in the 'Employment History' section of your application. Enter N/A if not applicable. "See resume" will not be accepted.
11
Please describe your experience in working within a team environment or community collaborative setting. Enter N/A if not applicable. "See resume" will not be accepted.
12
This position is grant funded, and is funded until the grant is exhausted. Do you accept these terms?
YesNo
13
If you receive a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to satisfactorily complete the following elements: a criminal background check and a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) check. Please note that a criminal conviction may not disqualify you from consideration. Are you willing to accept these terms?
YesNo
Required Question
$25.76 Hourly
Location :
Marietta, GA
Job Type:
Full-Time
Job Number:
03645
Department:
District Attorney
Opening Date:
09/13/2024
Closing Date:
9/20/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Grade Code:
110
Position Information
This is a grant-funded position, assigned to the Cobb County District Attorney's Office. Please note, this grant funded position is contingent upon ongoing funding approval, even after hiring.
The Family Advocacy Center is a Family Justice Centers, evidence-based model that establishes a collaborative community response with local law enforcement and domestic violence service providers to address and reduce the incidents of domestic violence, child and elder abuse, sexual assault, human trafficking, and stalking. This multi-disciplinary, multi-agency framework has been studied and recognized as a best practice to improve services for survivors of family violence, advance the criminal justice response, improve the civil legal response to domestic violence, and most importantly, increase victim safety and access to critical services.
The purpose of this position is to recruit, train, schedule, and supervise citizen volunteers and school interns selected to work with the Family Advocacy Center.Essential Functions
Develops, coordinates, implements, and oversees the volunteer program consistent with the mission and goals of the Family Advocacy Center.
Uses a variety of recruitment and retention strategies to recruit, cultivate, and steward a sustainable pool of volunteers and interns.
Develops volunteer and intern curriculum and coordinates, conducts, and facilitates training for volunteers and interns.
Supervises and evaluates volunteers and interns. May coach and counsel volunteers and interns on all relevant personnel issues and concerns.
Serves as a liaison between FAC staff, partner agency, Universities, and volunteers and interns; meets with leadership team to determine the type and level of volunteer/intern service needs; resolves problems.
Performs a variety of administrative tasks including developing and/or revising policies and procedures, preparing presentations and maintaining data records and files.
Manages and maintains a volunteer and intern database, including tracking volunteer hours, records on activities and performance of volunteers, preparing reports, as needed.
Develops and maintains cooperative efforts and relationships with public and private agencies, organizations, associations and groups to promote volunteer and intern programs.
Interviews prospective volunteers and interns, conducts orientation for those selected, and makes work assignments on the basis of individual interests, abilities, time available for duty, and the needs of the FAC.
Edits reports and documents for accuracy, relevancy, and grammar.
Serves as a liaison between volunteers and internal/external collateral entities to promote advocacy for FAC clients.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in in Human Services, Public Administration, Social Work, Criminal Justice or related field; supplemented by two years' experience working with volunteers, or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.Licenses and Certifications
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.Physical Abilities
Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station.
Sensory Requirements
Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors and sounds. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
Environmental Factors
Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.EEO Statement
Cobb County Government is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.
Visit Cobb County's
Employee Benefits
page to learn more.
01
I understand that all answers to these supplemental questions must be verifiable in the 'Educational History' and 'Work History' sections of the application. Failure to provide sufficient information in these sections may result in my disqualification from the hiring process.
YesNo
02
I have read the Minimum Qualifications required for this position and understand I must demonstrate those qualifications on the application in order to be considered for this position. Furthermore, a failure to adequately demonstrate all qualifications may result in my removal from consideration. Lastly, I understand indicating "see resume" on the application and/or in a supplemental question response, may not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
YesNo
03
Are you a current Cobb County Government employee?
YesNo
04
If yes, in what department of Cobb County Government are you currently employed? (Enter N/A if not applicable - This does not include Cobb County School District employees).
05
Are you legally eligible to work in the United States on an unlimited and unrestricted basis?
YesNo
06
Educational Background: Mark the highest level of education you have completed.
High School Diploma or GEDSome CollegeAssociate DegreeBachelor's DegreeAdvanced DegreeNone of the above
07
If you have a college degree, what was your major area of study? Enter N/A if this does not apply.
08
Do you have a valid driver's license?
YesNo
09
How many years of experience do you have coordinating or supervising volunteers in a public, nonprofit, or private agency which included supervision of volunteers?
No experienceLess than two years of experienceTwo to three years of experienceMore than three years of experience
10
Describe your experience coordinating or supervising volunteers. Include where you worked and your duties. Verify any information below is also included in the 'Employment History' section of your application. Enter N/A if not applicable. "See resume" will not be accepted.
11
Please describe your experience in working within a team environment or community collaborative setting. Enter N/A if not applicable. "See resume" will not be accepted.
12
This position is grant funded, and is funded until the grant is exhausted. Do you accept these terms?
YesNo
13
If you receive a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to satisfactorily complete the following elements: a criminal background check and a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) check. Please note that a criminal conviction may not disqualify you from consideration. Are you willing to accept these terms?
YesNo
Required Question