Hospice Volunteer Coordinator Full Time

Requisition #:195470

Location:Decatur, AL 35603

Category:Administrative/Clerical

Salary:$17.00 - $25.00 per hour

Position Details

Purpose:

The Hospice Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for the recruitment, training, and supervision of the volunteer component of hospice services to terminally ill patients and serves as a member of the interdisciplinary group.

Essential Job Functions:

• Recruits and screens applicants for volunteer services in the area of patient support/respite service, bereavement support, or administrative support.

• Oversees and provides comprehensive volunteer training.

• Assesses patient/family/caregiver for volunteer needs and makes appropriate assignment of volunteers.

• Makes initial joint visit with volunteer to introduce volunteer services to the patient/family/caregiver, completes the Volunteer Activity Plan.

• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team in the implementing, review, and revision of the patient's/family's plan of care and assists in the determination of volunteer needs.

• Supervises all aspects of the volunteer program; scheduling, monitoring appropriateness of patient care assignments, and completing probationary and annual performance evaluations.

• Monitors and updates volunteer personnel files as needed.

• Oversees completion of monthly reports required for: review of program status, verification of volunteer hours, and percentage of volunteer utilization vs. direct labor hours.

• Coordinates or provides continuing education for volunteers.

• Conducts volunteer support meetings as needed.

• Supports quality improvement efforts through participation in quality improvement activities as requested.

• Attends in-services and continuing education activities.

• Interfaces with the patient/family/caregiver, the hospice team, other health care providers in a respectful, professional, and courteous manner.

• Acts as a community liaison, providing community education on hospice philosophy and volunteer services.

• Maintains sound privacy and security practices and prevents privacy or security breaches. If breach occurs, takes corrective action

Aveanna Healthcare Offers:

• 401(k) with match

• Health, Dental and Vision Benefits for employees at 30+ hours

• Tuition Discounts and Reimbursement

• PTO, Sick Time, and Paid Holidays

Requirements:

• Able to tolerate being physically active the entire working day.

• Able to provide appropriate level of assistance in emergency situations.

• Able to carry out fine motor and manual dexterity skills required to perform the job requirements.

• Demonstrates mental acuity and judgment skills to perform job requirements adequately and safely.

• Able to see and hear adequately to respond to auditory and visual needs of the job requirements.

Preferred:

• Baccalaureate or Masters Degree in Counseling, Social Work, Education, or related field.

• Two years' experience in the area of volunteerism, death and dying, bereavement or related area. Prefer previous exposure to hospice services.

• Excellent time management skills, and communication skills.

As an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees must comply with all health-related requirements in all relevant jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and testing, subject to exemptions for medical or religious reasons as appropriate.