Volunteer Coordinator

NHC HealthCare, Charleston; Crossville (TN); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Eligibility

Benefits within 60 days

Health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vis​

Health Savings Account

Paid Time Off/Holidays

401(k) plan with company match

Paid Training

Mileage Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Scheduling

Job summary

Caris HealthCare is seeking a Volunteer Coordinator to support the hospice interdisciplinary team. You will recruit, train, and oversee volunteers, aligning their interests and skills with program needs to enhance patient and family quality of life.

Responsibilities include developing recruitment strategies, organizing volunteer meetings, and coordinating bereavement and community outreach in the service area. A bachelor’s in a behavioral or social science is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral or Social Science preferred.
• At least 1 year experience in related field and volunteer activity preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient computer and technology skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop effective recruitment strategies and increase visibility of the Caris Healthcare Volunteer Program within the community.
• Provide training, orientation, and oversight to Caris Healthcare Volunteers.
• Assign volunteers to meet program needs and volunteer interests and skills.
• Arrange volunteer meetings for support, ongoing training, problem solving, and community engagement.
• Complete social assessments with patients and caregivers to enhance quality of life.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and develop the patient plan of care.
• Coordinate bereavement interventions and community outreach.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Behavioral or Social Science

Job description

Volunteer Coordinator

$18.50 / hr. - $21.25 / hr. Depending on Experience

A Caris Healthcare Volunteer Coordinator provides support to the hospice interdisciplinary team through office functions. The hallmarks of this position include recruiting, retaining, and managing Caris Healthcare Volunteers to enhance the quality of life for patients and their families.

Benefits

• Bonus Eligibility
• Eligible for benefits within 60 days
• Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision); health savings account
• Paid Time Off/Holidays
• 401 (K) plan with company match
• Paid Training
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Scheduling

Responsibilities

• Develop effective recruitment strategies and increase visibility of the Caris Healthcare Volunteer Program within the community
• Provide training, orientation, and oversight to Caris Healthcare Volunteers
• Assign volunteers to meet program needs and volunteer interests and skills
• Arrange volunteer meetings for support, ongoing training, problem solving, and community engagement
• Complete social assessments with patients and caregivers to enhance quality of life
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and develop the patient plan of care
• Coordinate bereavement interventions and community outreach

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a Behavioral or Social science area concentration preferred
• One (1) year experience in a related field and volunteer activity preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Proficient computer and technology skills

Caris HealthCare is an affiliate of NHC. EOE