Volunteer Coordinator

Remarkable Hospice Companies; Wylie (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospice organization in Texas is seeking a Volunteer Coordinator to enhance volunteer programs and ensure quality patient care. This role involves liaising with volunteers, developing policies, and fostering community relations. The ideal candidate will have experience in volunteer management and strong public relations skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in recruitment & management of volunteers preferred.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Act as a liaison between hospice and volunteers regarding patient/family needs.
• Develop and promote volunteer programs.
• Ensure compliance with laws relating to volunteer management.

Skills

Volunteer Management

Public Relations

Compliance Knowledge

Education

High School Graduate

Graduate of an accredited college/university

Job description

The primary function is to act as a liaison between hospice and the volunteers regarding patient / family needs. Responsibilities include development and promotion of volunteer programs and maximizing resources. This role will be responsible for Plano, Dallas and Sherman.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Provides volunteers per the Hospice patient's Plan of Care.
• Collaboratively develops and maintains policies specific to the volunteer program.
• Demonstrates knowledge of, and ensues compliance with, all local, state, and federal laws relating to the recruitment, training, and retention of volunteers.
• Develops the volunteer program through collaboration with the IDT and administration personnel.
• Promotes agency philosophy to ensure quality of care.
• Establishes a public relations program to foster good working relations with the volunteers and the community.
• Carries out other duties as assigned by the IDT.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Education & Experience

• High School Graduate, Graduate of an accredited college / university preferred.
• Experience in recruitment & management of volunteers preferred.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the IDT and the lay and professional public.
• Hepatitis acceptance / declination.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL EFFORT :

Sitting is required. Requires ability to always handle stressful situations in a calm and courteous manner. Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and agency needs. Ability to travel.

ENVIRONMENTAL AND WORKING CONDITIONS :

Works in an office environment, promoting efficient functioning and coordination of all agency activities to insure the highest level of professional patient care. Ability to work flexible schedule, ability to travel locally, some exposure to unpleasant weather.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities.

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Volunteer Coordinator • Plano, TX, United States