Volunteer Coordinator, Volunteer Ombudsman Program

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One VISTA member is sought to serve as Volunteer Coordinators for the Volunteer Ombudsman Program with the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman. This member will work in tandem with other VISTAs to develop programming in Iowa's aging network, including LifeLong Links Aging and Disability Resource Centers, the Volunteer Ombudsman Program (VOP), the Office of the Substitute Decision Maker, and support services offered to older Iowans, Iowans with disabilities, and disabled veterans.

The selected candidate must be available to begin on approximately June 27, 2016. Bachelor's degrees are preferred but not required.

The VISTA will:

• familiarize themselves with VOP practices.
• observe and participate in VOP interviews, training, and volunteer management
• assist with VOP programs and projects.
• manage Volunteer Ombudsmen in assigned region(s) of the state according to VOP procedure.
• lead development of VOP to enhance volunteer engagement, funding, and new program initiatives.
• evaluate VOP effectiveness and research enhancements.
• coordinate ongoing education for volunteers, including regional events, webinars and online resource library, and local/regional peer groups.
• research and pursue funding opportunities to expand the program.

Benefits include: $11,676 living stipend, health plan, $5,775 education scholarship or cash completion bonus, and more.

Read more and apply for this position here: https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?id=55247&fromSearch=true

Interested persons may contact and/or send resumes to kristopher.roberts@iowa.gov, or call 1-515-725-3317 with any questions.

The AmeriCorps VISTA Program with the Iowa Department on Aging is an Equal Opportunity Employer.