Volunteer Coordinator Hospice

Advocatehealth; Burlington (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Coordinator of Volunteers in Burlington, WI, to manage and develop volunteer programs. The role involves recruitment, training, and coordination of volunteers within a hospice setting, ensuring support for patients and families. Aiming to enhance the experience of both volunteers and those they serve, this position is ideal for someone with experience in volunteer management and program development.

Qualifications

• Typically requires 2 years of experience in hospice, volunteer work, healthcare, or leadership role.
• Knowledge in program development and management.
• Must possess and provide proof of a valid Wisconsin Driver License.

Responsibilities

• Establishes goals and implements strategies for recruitment and recognition of volunteers.
• Coordinates volunteer recruitment activities and oversees training.
• Supervises and evaluates all volunteer staff involved in the hospice program.

Skills

Program development

Communication

Public speaking

Education

Associate's Degree in Business

Associate's Degree in Communications

Associate's Degree in Health Care Administration

Associate's Degree in Classical Humanities

Job description

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• Establishes goals and implements strategies for the recruitment, retention and recognition of volunteers.
• Recruits and screens volunteers to participate in the hospice volunteer program.
• Coordinates volunteer recruitment activities through contact with community organizations.
• Develops, implements and conducts hospice volunteer orientation and training program for all new volunteers and conducts in-service education programs for all Hospice volunteers in accordance with the hospice Conditions of Participation.
• Coordinates the placement of volunteers in various aspects of the hospice program as requested by the hospice staff.
• Communicates with the hospice patient and family members about the availability, use, and benefits of utilizing a volunteer when appropriate
• Supervises and evaluate all volunteer staff involved in the hospice program.
• Ensures documentation of interactions between the volunteer and the patients to coordinate care, maintain time and service records. Provides reports and supporting documentation of volunteer activities needed to meet the 5% minimum standard outlined in the Conditions of Participation.
• Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team to effectively assess and coordinate patient plan of care. Assists in the development of services, resources and programs along with appropriate policies and protocol.
  
  

Major Responsibilities

• Establishes goals and implements strategies for the recruitment, retention and recognition of volunteers.
• Recruits and screens volunteers to participate in the hospice volunteer program.
• Coordinates volunteer recruitment activities through contact with community organizations.
• Develops, implements and conducts hospice volunteer orientation and training program for all new volunteers and conducts in-service education programs for all Hospice volunteers in accordance with the hospice Conditions of Participation.
• Coordinates the placement of volunteers in various aspects of the hospice program as requested by the hospice staff.
• Communicates with the hospice patient and family members about the availability, use, and benefits of utilizing a volunteer when appropriate
• Maintains up-to-date volunteer database including volunteer lists, availability, and assignments.
• Supervises and evaluate all volunteer staff involved in the hospice program.
• Ensures documentation of interactions between the volunteer and the patients to coordinate care, maintain time and service records. Provides reports and supporting documentation of volunteer activities needed to meet the 5% minimum standard outlined in the Conditions of Participation.
• Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team to effectively assess and coordinate patient plan of care. Assists in the development of services, resources and programs along with appropriate policies and protocol.
  
  

Licensure, Registration, And/or Certification Required

• A valid drivers license issued by the Division of Motor Vehicles.
  
  

Education Required

• Associate's Degree in Business, or
• Associate's Degree in Classical Humanities, or
• Associate's Degree in Communications, or
• Associate's Degree in Health Care Administration.
  
  

Experience Required

• Typically requires 2 years of experience in hospice, volunteer work, healthcare, or leadership role.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Knowledge in program development and management.
• Knowledge in group activity and related program services.
• Excellent communication (oral and written) skills, including public speaking.
• Must possess and provide proof of a valid Wisconsin Driver License and a registered, functional car with adequate insurance coverage.
  
  

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• Must be able to sit, stand, and walk for prolonged periods in order to analyze and prepare information.
• Must have the physical agility to move about in confined spaces, including bending, kneeling, squatting and occasionally reaching one or both arms over the head.
• Must be able to concentrate on minute detail with frequent interruptions.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
  
  

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

Job function

• Job function

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• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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