Victim Assistance Unit Volunteer Coordinator I

The Johnson County District Attorney's Office is hiring for the position of Volunteer Coordinator within the Victim Assistance Unit. A career with Johnson County Government is more than just a job, it is an opportunity to serve a diverse and expanding community in meaningful ways. We challenge ourselves to be a different kind of government because we care deeply about our community and each other. Committed to our shared values, we provide excellent public service, seeking always to improve ourselves and our organization. We offer wonderful benefits, retirement plans, wellness incentives, a great organizational culture, and much more! If you're searching for something more than just a job, something akin to a calling, then consider the challenge and opportunity of being a member of Johnson County Government!

First review of applications will begin on July 14, 2025.

Understands the full scope of victim advocacy in order to effectively train and guide volunteers, ensuring they are well-prepared to provide trauma-informed support, court accompaniment, assistance with protective orders, and other critical services for victims and witnesses.
• Deliver and Oversee Volunteer Training: Facilitate a structured, multi-day training program covering essential skills such as courtroom procedures, trauma-informed care, victim advocacy, and use of local and state court systems. Provide continued mentorship, court shadowing opportunities, and competency-based progression to independent service delivery.
• Collaborates with the department/agency to source and recruit volunteers through various techniques (databases, e-mail, social media etc.); interviews volunteer and ensures that they are appropriately matched with opportunities within their skillset and organization.
• Ensures proper orientation and training for new and existing volunteers to utilize their strengths and provides tools to help make them successful; maintains and updates material used for volunteer training.
• Keeps detailed records of volunteers information and assignments; ensures the purpose of the organization and its mission is clearly communicated.
• Produces schedules for everyday activities; and assigns responsibilities to the right people for special events; coordinates teams of volunteers for large-scale actions.
• Creates community awareness for volunteerism through public speaking engagements, community and networking events; disseminates information for upcoming actions and events.

Minimum Job Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent. Two (2) years experience in the coordination and scheduling of people or events, to include organizational, administrative, and public speaking skills.

Preferred Job Requirements:
Associate's degree in Human Services or related field and a Volunteer Administration certification is preferred.

Education/Experience Substitutions:
Experience may be substituted for degree.
Education may be substituted for experience

Johnson County Government requires reference/ background screening for all positions. Specified criteria may vary by Department/ Agency.