Hospice Community Representative

Sweeping Corporation of America; West Des Moines, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited vacation

Medical, dental, vision, retirement

On-demand pay

Retirement savings

Job summary

Care Initiatives Hospice is seeking a Community Representative who will establish and maintain positive relationships with referral sources and the public to educate them about our hospice services. The role involves traveling across the territory to meet customers, learn their needs, and drive referrals.

We are a not-for-profit, mission-driven organization committed to compassionate, patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Sales & Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or related field preferred.
• Hospice or palliative care experience preferred.
• Experience initiating and developing professional business relationships is a plus.
• Current driver's license and ability to travel between multiple locations within your region.

Responsibilities

• Travel throughout the territory making sales calls to accounts according to a strategic action plan and routing schedule.
• Develop and maintain relationships with referral sources within our service area, including long-term care facilities, hospitals, clinics, home care agencies, and others.
• Educate referral sources and the public about Care Initiatives Hospice services; provide education to the general public at events and speaking engagements.

Skills

Relationship building

Sales experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Sales & Marketing

Job description

Are you a compassionateSales & Marketing professionalseeking to make a profound impact in the lives of patients during their final stages? Join Care Initiatives Hospice as anCommunity Representative, where you'll provide comprehensive care that truly matters. OurCommunity Representativesgo above and beyond by meeting patients and families where they feel most comfortable, whether it's at home, a long-term care community, assisted living residence, or hospital. This personalized approach ensures tailored care that meets their unique needs.

At Care Initiatives Hospice, we embrace a holistic approach, addressing the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of those facing life-limiting illnesses. Working closely with family members and caregivers, we foster a collaborative environment to honor the needs and wishes of our patients and their loved ones. By joining our team, you'll have the opportunity to provide care with the utmost compassion, dignity, and respect during this significant phase of life. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of our patients and their families.

Summary:

The Community Representative will be instrumental in establishing and maintaining positive relationships in the communities we serve with the intent to educate referral sources and the public about the services Care Initiatives Hospice provides. We are a not-for-profit, mission-driven hospice organization, growing and expanding. If you are outgoing and passionate about improving quality of life, we may be a great fit!

The Community Representative generates referrals by developing and maintaining relationships with referral sources within our service area, including long-term care facilities, assisted living communities, hospitals, clinics, home care agencies, and others.

The primary responsibilities are to travel throughout the territory making sales calls to accounts according to a strategic action plan and routing schedule, learning about our customers’ needs, and collaborating to discover the best way to meet them. Keep the hospice care team involved and motivated to grow as a team through excellent patient-focused care and outstanding customer service. Provide education to the general public by seeking out speaking opportunities and various events such as fairs and expos.

What it takes to be a Community Representative at Care Initiatives Hospice:

• Bachelors degree in Sales & Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or related/equivalent work experience, preferred.
• Hospice or palliative care experience, preferred.
• Experience initiating and developing professional business relationships, preferred.
• Current driver's license, automobile liability insurance, and the ability to travel between multiple locations within your region.

Why join Care Initiatives? We offer excellent benefits to our team members!

• Unlimited vacation time.
• Robust benefit options including medical, dental, vision, retirement savings, Basic Life and AD&D, Voluntary Life AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.
• On-demand pay... and more!

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, Care Initiatives will honor your experiences, perspectives, and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

Care Initiatives is an Affiliated Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Care Initiatives complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.