Volunteer Program Supervisor

Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or a closely related field and two years of experience providing crisis counseling and supporting volunteers; or any equivalent combination of related training and experience.  Applicants within six months of meeting the minimum education/experience requirement may be considered for trainee status.

A Valid Florida Driver License is required and a Motor Vehicle Record that meets the requirements of Alachua County policy #6-7; Motor Vehicle Records will be reviewed prior to employment.   If, in the past 24-month period, the applicants Motor Vehicle Record has more than three (3) moving traffic infractions or three (3) or more at fault motor vehicle accidents (or combination of both and /or a conviction/pending charge for driving under the influence) or is in violation of any standard mandated by Federal or State Law or Regulation, the minimum qualifications are not met for the position.

Successful completion of all applicable background checks pre-hire and ongoing are required. 

This is a responsible administrative, supervisory work overseeing the Crisis Center volunteer    program and staff in the Alachua County Community Support Services Department. 

An employee assigned to this classification is responsible for volunteer onboarding, training, and developing; implementing volunteer program for continuing education, retention, and recognition; and supervision and assistance with the Crisis Center’s direct services.   

Work is performed under the direction of a higher-level supervisor and is reviewed through conferences, reports and observation of the results obtained.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS 

This is an emergency essential classification. Upon declaration of a disaster and/or emergency, all employees in this classification are required to work. 

Exudes a positive customer service focus. 

Advocates building organizational culture through aligning decisions with core values including: integrity, honesty, respect, diversity, innovation, accountability and communication. 

Supervises and coordinates the activities of employees including determining work procedures and schedules; issuing instructions and assigning duties; reviewing work; recommending personnel actions; conducting performance reviews; and conducting training and orientation. 

Acknowledges volunteer efforts and provides support, encouragement, and ongoing communication through various mediums and media channels. 

Recruits a diverse volunteer group to provide direct crisis intervention services. 

Completes letters of verification and letters of recommendation, as well as other documents confirming volunteer experience and performance. 

Meets with volunteers individually and in groups to offer feedback, encouragement, and discuss concerns with respect to self-care and challenging client issues to reduce burnout. 

Promotes teamwork and comradery among volunteers, interns, and staff. 

Collaborates with staff and volunteers to continually reassess the Center’s programs, policies, operations, and curricula to move us toward ever better access, equity, and inclusion. 

Fosters an inclusive and collegial community that builds on the diversity and strengths of its volunteers and staff. 

Develops and implements recognition events, activities, and continuing education programs for volunteers to promote volunteer growth, development, and retention. 

Coordinates the collection, processing and reporting of program activity data. 

Assists with hotline coverage, walk-ins, and on-site services as needed. 

Drives a County and/or personal vehicle regularly to respond to crisis calls 24 hours a day/ 7 days a week; drives to offsite locations to conduct training and/or participate in outreach events. 

Performs the duties listed, as well as those assigned, with professionalism and a sense of urgency. 

NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES 

Considerable knowledge of current techniques, principles, and practices of crisis intervention and suicide counseling. 

Knowledge of laws, rules, and regulations relating to operations of a community crisis intervention center. 

Knowledge of community counseling and intervention resources available to the center. 

Knowledge of primary models and techniques for treatment of individuals for the purposes of crisis prevention and intervention including assessment, counseling, and safety planning. 

Strong interpersonal, networking, and rapport building skills with boards, community members, coworkers and volunteers. 

Skill in public speaking and presentations. 

Ability to effectively train and supervise volunteers and staff. 

Ability to work with and counsel suicidal/distraught clients. 

Ability to function in a team setting. 

Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with assisting agencies, other County departments and employees, and the general public. 

Ability to respond calmly, quickly, and effectively in crisis situations. 

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. 

Ability to work a variety of shifts including nights, overnights, weekends, and holidays. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. 

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

An organization is only as good as the people it employs. To attract and retain the best team possible, the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners offers a competitive benefit program. We believe that if we expect our employees to support the County, we must first support the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families, now and as they plan for their future.BoCC-Contributed Benefits

• Medical/Health Insurance  
• Employee Life Insurance  
• Florida Retirement System  
• Employee Assistance Program

• Dental Insurance  
• Vision Insurance
• Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance
• Deferred Retirement Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Roth IRA
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Computer Purchase Program

NOTE: For detailed information regarding available benefits click here.

You may also view Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding benefits. 

• FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM (FRS) The Florida Retirement System is a retirement plan designed to provide an income to a vested employee and his/her family when the employee retires, becomes partially or totally disabled, or dies prior to retirement.  A defined benefit or defined contribution option may be chosen by the employee.
• TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Permanent, full-time employees are eligible for educational assistance funds. Contact the Human Resources Office for program details.
• HOLIDAYS Holidays are as follows: 

1. New Years Day  
2. Martin Luther King Day  
3. Memorial Day  
4. Juneteenth
5. Independence Day  
6. Labor Day  
7. Veterans' Day  
8. Thanksgiving Day  
9. Friday following Thanksgiving  
10. Christmas Eve (IAFF*)  
11. Christmas Day  
12. Additional Christmas Holiday (All non-IAFF employees)  
13. 2 Floating Holidays  (All non- IAFF employees)

*IAFF – International Association of FirefightersPay periods are every two weeks, Monday through Sunday. Payday is Friday. International Association of Firefighters follow the General Contract 7k regarding holidays.

Vacation Leave – Generous vacation accrual rates with payout of unused accrued leave, with some restrictions. For more detailed information regarding vacation leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-2.

Sick leave is earned at a rate of 4 hours per pay period by all permanent, full-time employees*. At the end of each fiscal year, eligible employees can convert up to 10 days of accrued sick leave to vacation leave on a 2:1 basis. For more detailed information regarding sick leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-3 *Accruals slightly different for IAFF employee.