Guardian Partners, a stable nonprofit (not reliant on federal funding), is dedicated to training volunteers who provide one-time reviews of family adult guardianship cases throughout Oregon. In partnership with county courts, our volunteers help ensure the protection, dignity, safety, and self-determination of adults living with cognitive impairments and/or developmental disabilities.
Position Overview: The Volunteer Coordinator plays a vital role in recruiting, training, and supervising community volunteers in Jackson, Josephine, Deschutes, and Douglas counties to provide these reviews of adult guardianship cases. This position provides leadership, in-person training and guidance to volunteers in areas such as advocacy, disability rights, community resources, and standards of guardianship. This individual will also lead community outreach efforts to raise awareness of Guardian Partners’ mission and strengthen connections within these counties. Candidate to reside in either Jackson, Josephine, Deschutes, or Douglas counties.
The ideal candidate enjoys working with people, has excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and is comfortable representing the organization at events and to families. This work from home position makes extensive use of a computer and telephone, offers virtual team-building, remote onboarding, and opportunities for in-person community engagement.
Travel: This work from home position will require travel (minimum 2x/yr per county) to Jackson, Josephine, Deschutes, and Douglas counties, with additional counties on the horizon, as well as quarterly visits to the main office in Multnomah County. Attend and support fundraising events (in Multnomah County).
Key Responsibilities
Volunteer Recruitment and Outreach: Lead volunteer recruitment from a variety of sources, online portals, and engagement efforts across Southern and Central Oregon. Conduct outreach to build community awareness and partnerships; attend relevant community events, recruitment and networking opportunities.
Volunteer supervision: Provide guidance, training, recognition, and professional staff support to volunteer advocates. Mentor volunteers through in-person adult guardianship case reviews. Manage and support volunteers through ongoing communication, training, and performance feedback.
Case management: Maintain a personal caseload of case reviews, including meeting in-person with adults under guardianship, interviewing family guardians and other professionals, and writing reports with recommendations or intervention for the court.
Case advocacy support: Assist volunteers in their case advocacy efforts, investigation, and preparing court reports.
Administrative duties: Review case documentation, manage case activity, and ensure compliance with agency policies and procedures. Ensure all activities align with Guardian Partners’ mission and standards for volunteer engagement and client advocacy.
Qualifications
- Experience recruiting, training, or supervising volunteers; social work/justice (preferred).
- Clear and articulate written and verbal communication skills, with excellent attention to detail.
- Well organized with ability to balance multiple priorities; adaptable and flexible to workflow.
- Comfort working with higher-needs and vulnerable populations as well as sensitivity and compassion in working with people from diverse backgrounds.
- Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities across a large geographic area.
- Commitment to Guardian Partners’ mission of protecting and supporting adults with cognitive disabilities under guardianship.
- Competence in professional documentation, accurate reporting, and court report writing.
- Fluent use of computer software tools (Adobe, Microsoft Office Suite, Zoom).
- Ability to work remotely while effectively collaborating with our team.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel regionally.
Preferred Skills
Bilingual with ability to read, write and speak Spanish proficiently (5% salary differential).
Familiarity with resources (social, legal, medical, government, etc) relevant to people living with cognitive disabilities and their Guardians.
How to Apply:
Send the following to: staff@guardian-partners.org
- A cover letter highlighting your experience, interest in this position, and any relevant volunteer management experience. Please indicate which county you reside.
- A résumé (applications submitted without a personalized cover letter will not be accepted).
Position open until valued team member found to join our small team focused on engagement, communication, ideas, and diversity.
Hours: Full-Time. Flexibility with schedule and reimbursed travel, may be required to work occasional evenings/weekends.
Salary and Benefits: $55,000 - $57,000 (DOE) at FTE; medical benefits, retirement plan with employer matching contribution; mileage reimbursement; generous vacation benefits.