Hospice Volunteer Program Lead

Riverside Nursing Center of Thomaston; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Health System is hiring a Hospice Volunteer Coordinator in Newport News, Virginia. The role oversees the volunteer program, ensuring documentation accuracy and staff supervision in alignment with CMS regulations.

The position requires high school completion, a preferred Bachelor’s degree, and CPR/BLS certification within 60 days. A valid driver's license is required, and the incumbent may recruit, train, and supervise volunteers to support patient care and family services.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• CPR/BLS certification required within 60 days; valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and develops the Volunteer Program for assigned areas for hospice agencies.
• Maintains volunteer files and ensures documentation meets requirements; ensures appropriate supervision and evaluation of volunteers.
• Ensures 5% of clinical staff hours are provided by volunteer services to maintain Medicare Benefit Certification; coordinates personal care and family support tasks.
• Recruits, interviews and selects volunteers; assigns duties to admin and patient care volunteers; may accompany new volunteers on visits.
• Participates in volunteer training and staff training programs; serves on committees as assigned.
• Performs evaluation of patient/family caregiver volunteer needs and develops an individualized plan of care for defined services.

Skills

Volunteer program management

Staff supervision

Interpersonal communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree (Preferred)

Job description

Riverside Health System is hiring a Hospice Volunteer Coordinator in Newport News, Virginia. The role oversees the volunteer program, ensuring documentation accuracy and staff supervision in alignment with CMS regulations.

The position requires high school completion, a preferred Bachelor’s degree, and CPR/BLS certification within 60 days. A valid driver's license is required, and the incumbent may recruit, train, and supervise volunteers to support patient care and family services.