Skills for Daily Living Community Volunteer Specialist Morton College - 4.1 Morton, IL Job Details Full-time $60,000 - $65,000 a year 22 hours ago Benefits 457(b) Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance 403(b) Life insurance Qualifications Student supervision Volunteer coordination for social programs Bachelor's degree in special education Team supervision Volunteer management Educational volunteer program coordination Volunteer coordination program management Bachelor's degree Working with students Volunteer coordination Working with students with special education needs Volunteer recruitment Experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities School bus driving Full Job Description Morton College is a public community college located in Cicero, Illinois, just minutes from downtown Chicago. Founded in 1924, Morton College is the second oldest community college in the State of Illinois and is recognized by the Illinois Community College Board. As a comprehensive community college, Morton College's mission is to enhance the quality of life of our diverse community through exemplary teaching and learning opportunities, community service, and lifelong learning. Morton College is also proud to be a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), reflecting our commitment to serving and empowering our diverse student population. At Morton College, our community comes first. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply and welcome minorities, women, and individuals with diverse experiences and perspectives to join our team. Higher Education is the place to be — and Morton College is the place to be. Description Summary The Skills for Daily Living Community Volunteer Specialist identifies, secures, coordinates, and supervises volunteer opportunities for students enrolled in the Skills for Daily Living Program. Opportunities are selected based on students' abilities, interests, and support needs. When not coordinating or supervising volunteer activities, the Specialist assists instructors with program classes and events. The duties and responsibilities of this position may change based on the needs of the program and/or the College. Duties & Responsibilities Identify, secure, coordinate, and supervise volunteer experiences for students in the Skills for Daily Living Program at on-campus and community-based sites. Build and maintain relationships with community partners, local organizations, and businesses to expand volunteer opportunities and program reach. Develop and maintain an annual schedule of volunteer activities and communicate schedules, expectations, and changes to students, families, staff, and community partners. Recruit student participants from Skills for Daily Living classes and provide parents or guardians with timely information regarding available volunteer opportunities. Assess volunteer opportunities for alignment with students' abilities, interests, support needs, and program goals. Provide appropriate supervision, guidance, and support to students at volunteer sites and promote a safe, inclusive environment. Maintain accurate records of student participation, class rosters, volunteer hours, community partner contacts, and related program documentation. Assist Skills for Daily Living staff with program classes and events when not coordinating volunteer opportunities. Assist with developing and distributing flyers, social media content, and other digital promotional materials for Morton College community volunteer activities. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in special education and at least two (2) years of experience working with students with intellectual disabilities. Ability to identify, secure, and supervise volunteer sites in a variety of settings throughout Morton College and the surrounding communities. Demonstrated dependability, punctuality, flexibility, creativity, sound judgment, and the ability to receive and provide direction. Strong time-management, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities. Ability to operate a Morton College bus and maintain a driving record that meets College requirements. Availability to work occasional evenings and weekends to supervise community volunteer opportunities. Demonstrated commitment to Morton College's core values of compassion, equity, accountability, innovation, excellence., and respect. Preferred Qualifications Experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and with varying abilities. Familiarity with Morton College and the surrounding communities, including potential volunteer sites for students in the Skills for Daily Living Program. Core Values Compassion | Equity | Accountability | Innovation | Excellence