Volunteer Coordinator | Frontier Hospice | PRN

Deercreekseniorliving; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Deercreekseniorliving in Houston, Texas is seeking a Volunteer Coordinator. This role will maintain and coordinate the volunteer program for Hospice while being responsible for training, orientation, and the administration of all Hospice volunteers.

The ideal candidate will manage volunteer services, assess volunteer performance, and ensure compliance with policies. A high school diploma and at least 2 years of related experience are required. The position values adaptability in diverse environments and includes agency-related travel responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a related field, preferred.
• Volunteer activity experience is preferred.
• Must have access to transportation for agency-related travel.

Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise delivery of all volunteer services.
• Recruit, interview, and select volunteers.
• Monitor and evaluate volunteers’ performance.
• Attend meetings and act as a liaison between volunteers and IDG.

Skills

Ability to work independently

Crisis response skills

Adaptability to diverse environments

Education

High school diploma

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

To maintain and coordinate the volunteer program for Hospice. Responsible for the orientation, training and coordination of all Hospice volunteers, for volunteer program administration and development in all service areas.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan and supervise delivery of all volunteer services.
• Assign volunteers to services on the basis of program needs and the volunteers’ interests and skills.
• Assess and monitor a recordkeeping system which includes services delivered and actual time involved.
• Recruit, interview and select volunteers.
• Design and supervise the orientation and training of volunteers.
• Monitor and evaluate volunteers’ performance.
• Assure volunteers’ compliance with Hospice policies and procedures.
• Plan and conduct volunteer support meetings.
• Prepare services reports as required by the Director.
• Facilitate community awareness and support of Hospice volunteer program.
• Maintain relationship with other program leaders.
• Attend Hospice IDG meetings and act as liaison between volunteers and IDG.
• Adhere to Hospice standards and consistently interpret and accurately perform all assigned responsibilities.
• Comply with Hospice infection control policies and protocols.
• Work with IDG concept of patient care.
• Participate in in‑service programs and present in services as assigned.
• Complete Hospice training program.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a related field, preferred.
• Volunteer activity, preferred.
• Complete Hospice training program.
• Ability to work independently and make accurate, and at times, quick judgments.
• Ability to respond appropriately to crisis outside of a hospital setting.
• Acceptance of and adaptability to different social, racial, cultural and religious modes.
• Ability to drive and/or have access to transportation for agency‑related travel.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license, automobile insurance coverage and access to an automobile.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring that all conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, transfer, promotion, discipline, determination of compensation and/or benefits, and termination of employment for all job classifications, are based on qualifications and work record. No employment decision is made, nor do we discriminate, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex/pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or disability.