About this role
Summary of Essential Functions for the Position:
Committed to Caring, and under the supervision of the Executive Director, the Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for overseeing Volunteer activities within the hospice organization. Duties include recruiting, interviewing, supervising, and training volunteers. Responsible for scheduling the volunteers for ongoing tasks, staffing events, and tracking hours to meet compliance of the Conditions of Participation. The Volunteer Coordinator will organize and promote events.
Qualifications
Qualifications / Licensure / Certification / Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:
- A minimum of two (2) years of experience in a healthcare setting of Hospice and/or volunteer experience preferred.
- Understanding of hospice and the hospice philosophy
- Ability to supervise, coordinate, and evaluate Volunteer services
- Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple tasks
- Ability to organize and develop Volunteer hospice personnel for both patient and organization needs
- Ability to manage a group of individuals providing Volunteer time
- Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision
- Strong communication skills, both oral and written with excellent interpersonal skills
- Proficient with computer and Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and WellSky EMR systems
- Must have a valid driver’s license, auto liability insurance and reliable transportation
- Travel will be required, at least fifty (50) percent.
Educational Requirements:
High School Diploma or GED. College degree preferred.
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:
Working environment is relatively quiet and can be stressful due to projects, deadlines, multiple tasks, and general compliance of the Volunteer COPSs. The position requires visual acuity and dexterity, sitting, standing, some pushing, pulling and lifting up to 25 pounds. Auto related accidents possible.