A Career with Purpose

The Office of Juvenile Affairs is searching for a Volunteer Service Specialist. If you have experience coordinating volunteer programs and skills to build relationships with community partners, this could be the perfect role for you.  As a Hope-centered agency the Office of Juvenile Affairs is focused on recognizing strengths, promoting resilience, and building a future-oriented mindset. Previous experience in public relations or community service is a plus.

Basic Purpose

Positions in this job family are involved in planning, coordinating and supervising the activities of a volunteer program at a state facility. This includes recruiting, selecting, and assigning volunteers, promoting the program with public relations activities, and developing and maintaining community contacts and support for the program.

Education and Experience

Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a bachelor’s degree and two years of experience in public relations, promotional work, community service or a closely related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday

8:00am – 5:00pm

Typical Functions

• Assists professional staff in determination of need for volunteer services.
• Attends administrative and rehabilitation therapy, inter-departmental meetings and volunteer organization meetings.
• Provides information concerning the program at in-service training.
• Compiles handbooks and directions for volunteers; plans and supervises orientation and training for volunteers.
• Develops and maintains community contacts to meet volunteer needs and promote community support.
• Accepts and maintains records of monetary and gift donations and ensures appropriate distribution.
• Encourages suitable recognition of volunteer contributions made for patient and resident welfare.
• Speaks to private, civic, church and other organizations to promote the volunteer program.
• Maintains necessary records, reports and schedules.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of the principles and methods of conducting, coordinating and supervising programs related to contribution and promotional campaigns; of the organization, its functions, policies and procedures; of recruitment, selection and placement of volunteers; of media sources; and of spelling, vocabulary, grammar, and sentence and paragraph construction. Ability is required to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; and to gather, organize and present information, both orally and in writing.

Why you’ll love it here!

HOPE. COMPASSION. COMMITMENT. As a Hope-centered agency the Oklahoma Office of Juvenile Affairs (OJA) strives to provide Oklahoma youth and families the resources and support they need to reach their full potential. Our mission is to collaborate with youth, families, and community partners to create pathways for success through prevention and treatment for all Oklahoma Youth. Check out why we are passionate about juvenile affairs and believe it is the career for you!!!

Extensive Benefits: We know that benefits matter and that is why we offer a competitive benefits package for all eligible employees.

• Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
• A wide choice of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care.
• Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match.
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full time employees.
• 11 paid holidays a year.
• Student Loan repayment options
• Employee discounts with a variety of companies and venders.
• Longevity Bonus for years of service

Special Requirements

Applicants must be willing and able to perform all job-related travel normally associated with this position, possess a valid Oklahoma driver’s license at time of appointment. The Office of Juvenile Affairs has determined that some positions in this job family are safety sensitive as defined by 63 O.S. § 427.8.

Must be able to pass background check, fingerprints, and drug screening.

A trial period of 12 months will be required.

About Us: Our vision is that all Oklahoma youth and families have the resources and supports they need to reach their full potential. We collaborate with youth, families, and community partners to create pathways for success through prevention and treatment for all Oklahoma youth.

Ready to make a difference? Apply today and help change the lives of Oklahoma’s most at-risk youth!

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer