Volunteer Coordinator Hospice

Summary

We are hiring for a Volunteer Manager.

At Elite Hospice, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve-it truly is all about helping people.

We strive to offer benefits that reward the whole you!

• employee wellness programs
• flexibility for true work-life balance
• holidays & paid time off
• continuing education & career growth opportunities
• company-wide support & resources to help you achieve your goals.

Take your career to a new level of caring. Apply today!

Responsibilities

The Hospice Volunteer Manager supports the company's operations by leading, managing, and coordinating agency volunteers. Essential functions include coordinating recruitment, training, on-going education, and assignments for Hospice Volunteers according to regulatory and state guidelines.

• Implement necessary actions to ensure that the program meets the standards set by regulatory or certification bodies, and company pillars, regarding the participation of volunteers.

• Submit timely reports to the Executive Director and Director of Clinical services regarding volunteer activities and levels of participation assuring compliance of 5% regulatory volunteer participation hours.

• Meets with patients, caregivers, families, and hospice team to coordinate patient care related volunteer assignments.

• Assign volunteers to appropriate activities.

• Monitors reports from the volunteers and brings urgent items to the attention of the appropriate supervisor.

• Maintains accurate and timely volunteer activity care plan documentation in the electronic medical record system in compliance with federal and state standards and regulations.

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent is required

• Associate degree or work equivalent is preferred

• Experience in health environment preferred

• Experience in working with people

• Proven management and leadership skills are preferred

Skill Requirements

• Excellent writing and presentation skills

• Current CPR certified, driver's license, valid vehicle insurance and access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation.

• Effective communication skills with a positive and outgoingattitude.

• Ability to coordinate and evaluate volunteer services.

• Strong computer skills with Microsoft suite. Ability to learn multiple applications.

• Excellent time management and organizational skills, consistent and flexible in a changing environment.

• Ability to exercise sound independent judgment and take initiative.