Hospice Volunteer Coordinator

Overview

Job Description - Hospice Volunteer Coordinator (2609172)

To coordinate recruitment and training of all Hospice volunteers. To manage and develop the Volunteer and Community Relation departments.

• Manage the Volunteer Department.
• Oversee Volunteer Department quality management.
• Initiate and maintain all volunteer records.
• Participate in community relations.
• Research the needs of the agency in the area of community education.
• Participate in the volunteer training program.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Administrator.

• Participate in center/agency surveys (Licensure/JCAHO) and any subsequently required reports.
• Attend and participate in continuing education programs to keep abreast of changes in your field as well as to maintain current license/certification, as required.
• Attend and participate in mandatory in-services.
• Honor patients/residents' right to fair and equitable treatment, self-determination, individuality, privacy, property and civil rights, including the right to wage complaints.
• Comply with corporate compliance program.
• Report job-related functions/tasks that involve occupational hazards including exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and others as necessary.
• Follow established safety regulations, to include fire protection & prevention, smoking regulations, infection control, etc.
• Follow established safety procedures when performing tasks and/or working with equipment.
• Perform other related duties as necessary and as directed by supervisor.

MINIMUM

EDUCATION REQUIRED:

Must have Bachelor's degree or related experience.

MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW: Must have current, active Drivers License and Automobile Liability Insurance.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (Preferred):

• Orientation to United Hospice and any other training that may be necessary to complete the assigned duties effectively.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.
• Satisfactory results of criminal history check, Office of the Inspector General Sanction Check, and licensure validations.
• Ability to implement volunteer recruitment programs and to evaluate those programs according to client and agency needs.
• Ability to establish rapport and work effectively with a variety of people, and to work within an interdisciplinary team.
• Must have a commitment to and understanding of the hospice concept.
• Must have ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form.
• Must participate in orientation and training programs.
• Possess knowledge of computer software for office settings.
• Must be well organized and able to set priorities.
• Ability to use computer, phone systems, copiers, fax machines, and other various office equipment.