Volunteer Coordinator

Gentiva; Pittsburg (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Gentiva, an industry leader in hospice and home health care, seeks a 'Volunteer Coordinator' to manage and represent volunteers. Responsibilities include advocating for volunteer services, recruiting, and connecting volunteers with patients. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree or related experience and CPR certification. Comprehensive benefits and professional growth opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Package

401k Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO

Mileage Reimbursement

Professional Growth and Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare/hospice or volunteer administration preferred.
• Previous volunteer experience preferred.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for volunteer services and represent volunteers.
• Identify needs for volunteers and recruit accordingly.
• Assign volunteers with patients/families.

Skills

Sensitivity to terminal illness issues

Knowledge of hospice care

Volunteer recruiting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Four years related experience

Tools

Computer

Facsimile equipment

Copier

Cell phone

Job description

Our Company

Gentiva Hospice is a member of the Gentiva family – an industry leader in hospice, palliative, home health, and personal home care. Our place is by the side of those who need us, offering physical, spiritual and emotional support to patients and their families so they may make the most of every moment. We believe that better care for caregivers and clinicians means better care for everyone, so we offer ongoing professional training, lower nurse-to-patient ratios, and comprehensive benefits for eligible employees. Here, you'll join gifted colleagues who make a lasting difference in people's lives every day.

Overview

We’re looking for a Volunteer Coordinator to join our team.The Volunteer Coordinator is a member of the interdisciplinary team who is responsible for representing the volunteers and advocating for volunteer services, identifying needs for volunteers, recruiting volunteers, and assigning volunteers with patients/families.

About You

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred or four years related experience
• Healthcare/hospice or volunteer administration experience preferred
• Previous volunteer experience preferred
• Must be able to operate computer, facsimile equipment, copier and cell phone
• Ability to apply knowledge of the special needs of hospice patient and families
• Sensitivity to the impact of life and death issues faced by individuals with terminal illness
• CPR Certification
• Current automobile insurance and valid driver's license

We Offer

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Health Insurance, 401k Plan, Tuition Reimbursement, PTO
• Opportunity to Participate In a Fleet Program
• Competitive Salaries
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Professional Growth and Development Opportunities

Legalese

• This is a safety-sensitive position
• Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits
• Where applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements
• We are proud to be an EEO employer
• We maintain a drug-free workplace