Administrator III- Volunteer Services Coordinator CMHHIP
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Administrator III- Volunteer Services Coordinator CMHHIP
Salary
$58,872.00 - $94,188.00 Annually
Location
Pueblo, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
IIB 05264 08/18/2025
Department
Colorado Department of Human Services
Division
OBH (Office of Behavioral Health)
Opening Date
08/19/2025
Closing Date
8/31/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA
Determined by Position
Type of Announcement
This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
Primary Physical Work Address
1600 W 24th St, Pueblo, CO 81003, USA
FLSA Status
Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information
jazzma.gamboa@state.co.us
How To Apply
Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.
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Department Information
This position is open to current Colorado residents only.
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Description of Unit:
Colorado Mental Health Institute at Pueblo (CMHHIP) is an acute care psychiatric hospital that provides comprehensive psychiatric treatment services medical services by multidisciplinary treatment teams. This includes: 24 hour nursing care and assessment; psychiatric intervention and evaluation; psychological services; psycho-social
services; Occupational Therapy; Educational and Vocational Rehabilitation services; Recreational Therapy; and other services required of an acute care psychiatric hospital licensed in the state of Colorado. CMHHIP provides psychiatric services for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
Description of Job
Description of Job:
Under the direction of the Program Support Administrator and Director, the Volunteer Services Coordinator collaborates with all departments to support the delivery of volunteer services throughout the hospital, and will oversee all volunteer services throughout the hospital. Services will include coordinating spiritual care services, veteran services, and all other volunteer needs. They will provide guidance through coordination with their supervisory chain of command and other departments receiving/requesting volunteer services to facilitate compliance with regulatory agencies, standards of care and hospital policy and procedures. Responds and plans for volunteer services based on the hospital's needs and demands. Responds to and assists with requests regarding data for these programs. Duties in this position include:
Volunteer Coordination
Communicates with all departments of the organization to identify available opportunities and needs for volunteers to enhance program/service delivery
Works with social, civic, religious, and local organizations to develop partnerships, where appropriate to develop and/or utilize volunteers
Recruits volunteer staff to fit these roles using a variety of resources and techniques
Procures appropriate religious/spiritual individuals to provide worship and faith services, religious rites and rituals, memorial services, and religious education for patients from diverse faith traditions
Procures requested religious items, and coordinates delivery to patients in the event that a spiritual care professional is not available to deliver the requested items
Develops and implement effective strategies to recruit the right volunteers with the right skills
Gathers information about each volunteer's skills, availability, and goals; matches volunteers with appropriate opportunities based on this data
Develops and implement goals and objectives for the volunteer program which reflect the mission of the organization
Develops, administers, and reviews policies and procedures which guide the volunteer programs and services, and reflect the overall values of the organization
Drafts, maintains, and publishes guidelines, best practices, and procedures for the volunteer program
Recommends and develops ongoing volunteer utilization
Organization of Events/Activities
Plans and organizes events, including site selection, logistical arrangements, purchasing supplies, promoting events, scheduling and being the primary point of contact for the event
Plans, coordinates, and implements formal and informal volunteer recognition activities to recognize the contribution of volunteers to the organization
Plans and organizes, and coordinates community outreach activities to assist in promoting the volunteer service program
Computer Database and Records Implementation/Management
Develops and manages the volunteer staff database/records, including: volunteer information, availability, skills, schedules, department placement, and volunteer hours
Develops and administers forms and records to assist in documenting the volunteer activities. Maintains files, records, applications, and other data concerning the volunteer program
Guidance and Mentorship
Develop and implement an intake and interview protocol for potential volunteers to ensure the best match between the skills, qualification, and interests of the volunteers and the needs of the organization
Orients volunteers to increase their understanding of the organization, its clients, its services and the role and responsibilities of volunteers
Ensures that volunteers are given appropriate training to be successful in their positions
Ensures that volunteer check-in procedures are followed, and records of volunteer hours are maintained according to established procedures
Schedules and assigns volunteers to appropriate departments, supervisors or mentors
Identifies volunteer assignments that provide meaningful work for volunteers and write the volunteer position descriptions in consultation with staff as appropriate
Communicates with volunteers to ensure placement is a good fit for individuals skills and goals
Ensures that volunteers receive the appropriate level of supervision
Establishes and implement a process for evaluating the contribution of individual volunteers and the program, and implement improvements as necessary
Ensures that volunteers work in a safe, healthy, and supportive environment
Provides communication to volunteers regarding information related to the facility, values of CDHS and CMHHIP, and the purpose of the needed volunteer work
Sets up and attends volunteer meetings
Other Duties as Assigned
Any other duties that may arise that may need to be completed that are not covered in the above duty statements
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Minimum Qualifications
Experience Only:
Six (6) yearsof relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position
OR
Education and Experience:
A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal tosix (6) years
Preferred Qualifications:
Proven customer service experience
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possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, and have the ability to maintain confidentiality
Strong ability to work independently and as a team member
Ability to multi-task and serve multiple constituents, balancing needs and prioritizing appropriately
Computer skills experience to support administrative functions
Willingness to be proactive in daily work
Conditions of Employment:
Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application and provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify the applicant from the current position. Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS.
Full Background Check
TB testing and other vaccinations as required by the State of Colorado
Appeal Rights:
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.
An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department's action.
For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov ; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.
Supplemental Information
How to Apply (https://cdhs.colorado.gov/information-for-job-applicants#how-to-apply)
The Assessment Process
For additional recruiting questions, please contact randy.mcgee@state.co.us (Jessica.Stroman@state.co.us) .
About Us:
If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Human Services (https://www.colorado.gov/cdhs) (CDHS). Our professionals strive to design and deliver high quality human and health services that improve the safety, independence, and well-being of the people of Colorado. In addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work, we offer:
Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan www.copera.org plus 401(k) and 457 plans
Medical and dental health plans
Employer supplemented Health Savings Account
Paid life insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
BenefitHub state employee discount program
Employee Wellness program MotivateMe
Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more
Remote work arrangements for eligible positions
*Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more
information, go to https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/student-loan-forgiveness-programs .
Our Values:
We believe in a people-first approach: To serve the people of Colorado, we develop a culture and work environment that creates an energized, inspired, and healthy team capable of giving their best to Coloradans .
Balance creates quality of life: We want our team to be resilient through a supportive workplace that values flexibility, health and wellness, and employee engagement.
We hold ourselves accountable: We take responsibility through our actions, programs, and results for the state of health and human services in Colorado.
Transparency matters: We are open and honest with employees, our partners, the Coloradans we serve, and the public.
We are ethical: We abide by what is best for those we serve by doing what is right, not what is easy.
Collaboration helps us rise together: We work together with all partners, employees, and clients to achieve the best outcomes for Coloradans.
We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.
ADAA Accommodations: CDHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, Nancy Schmelzer, at cdhs_ada@state.co.us or call 1-800-929-0791.
~THE STATE OF COLORADO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER~
The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits
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