Junior Volunteer Coordinator

Job Title: Junior Volunteer Coordinator

Department: Volunteer

Position: Temporary - 40 hours/week

JOB SUMMARY:

Coordinates and assists in the direction of the Summer Junior Volunteer Program.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides training and on-going supervision of the Junior volunteers.

• Schedules the Junior Volunteers daily.

• Coordinates and assigns Junior Volunteers throughout the hospital.

• Develops an evaluation instrument and conducts on-going evaluations and end-of-summer evaluations

• Performs special projects and fundraisers as assigned, and assists the Coordinator as required

• Performs additional duties as may by required under the direction of the Coordinator of Volunteer Services.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High school graduate or equivalent.

Computer skills required. Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Publisher and mainframe system entry.

Ability to make decisions, assess problems and determine whether to refer to a supervisor. Understanding and tact in dealing with patients, families, visitors, and/or volunteers.

Maintains discretion in handling the confidential nature of the information in the department and hospital. Ability to adapt to a variety of situations, changes in duties and department requirements. Displays verbal ability and clerical perception. Knowledge and understanding of hospital policy, and the ability to communicate to a diverse population.

Day Kimball Healthcare is a non-profit, integrated medical services provider comprised of Day Kimball Hospital, healthcare centers in Danielson, Dayville, Plainfield and Putnam, Day Kimball HomeCare, Hospice & Palliative Care of Northeastern CT and Day Kimball Medical Group. Its service area includes Northeast Connecticut as well as nearby Massachusetts and Rhode Island communities.

Day Kimball Healthcare's comprehensive network offers more than 1,400 employees including nearly 300 associated, highly-skilled physicians, surgeons and specialists. Its website is daykimball.org.

Day Kimball Healthcare is an Affirmative Action / equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity to all applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws.