Volunteer Coordinator - Hospice

BrightSpring Health Services; Palatka (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Health Savings & Flexible Spending

Tuition discounts & reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO

Mileage reimbursement

Discount programs and wellness perks

Job summary

Haven Hospice in Palatka, FL is seeking a compassionate Volunteer Coordinator to recruit, train and support volunteers in our hospice program. The role focuses on matching patient and family needs with qualified volunteers, supervising volunteers, and ensuring program compliance.

Ideal candidates have healthcare exposure and nonprofit or hospice volunteer management experience, along with strong communication and organizational skills. This position follows a M-F daytime schedule in Palatka, FL.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a healthcare setting.
• Prior hospice and/or volunteer program management experience preferred.
• Knowledge of hospice philosophy of care.
• Ability to organize and develop volunteer hospice personnel.
• Skill in planning and delivering volunteer training and orientation programs.
• Ability to assess patient and family needs for volunteer services.
• Skill in supervising and evaluating volunteer performance.
• Ability to coordinate support and educational meetings.
• Knowledge of state and federal regulatory requirements related to hospice services.
• Ability to communicate effectively with interdisciplinary teams, community groups, and individuals.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to contribute to budget planning and program development.
• Commitment to quality improvement and compliance activities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage volunteer training and orientation programs.
• Recruit, educate, and select volunteers through multiple annual sessions.
• Assess patient and family needs to match appropriate volunteer services.
• Supervise, support, and evaluate volunteers regularly.
• Review and update the volunteer program as needed.
• Organize volunteer support and education meetings.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Promote hospice volunteer services to individuals and community groups.
• Assist with budget planning for volunteer program development.
• Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory standards.

Skills

Volunteer management

Healthcare experience

Team coordination

Training and orientation

Budget planning

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Regulatory compliance

Community outreach

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Our Company

Haven Hospice

Overview

Office Location: 6400 St. Johns Avenue. Palatka, FL 32177Coverage area: Palatka

Schedule: M-F 8-5

Haven Hospiceis seeking a compassionate, dedicated and highly organized Volunteer Coordinator in Palatka, FL. Volunteers are the heart of hospice care, and we believe in the power of community and human connection to bring comfort, dignity, and peace during life’s final chapter. Our Volunteer Coordinator will recruit, train and support our team of volunteers. Our ideal candidate has a strong background in volunteer management, excellent interpersonal skills, and a passion for service. If you’re ready to work in a supportive, fulfilling environment where your skills and empathy truly shine, apply today!

How YOU will benefit

• Meaningful and sense of purpose-driven work

• Help shape positive end of life experiences to patients in their final days

• Ability to work independently while also having team support

• Continuous variety in a dynamic engaging role

• Job stability and regular advancement opportunities with a growing company

• Build skills in leadership, training, public speaking and program management

As a Volunteer Coordinator You will:

• Develop and manage volunteer training and orientation programs

• Recruit, educate, and select volunteers through multiple annual sessions

• Assess patient and family needs to match appropriate volunteer services

• Supervise, support, and evaluate volunteers regularly

• Review and update the volunteer program as needed

• Organize volunteer support and education meetings

• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings

• Promote hospice volunteer services to individuals and community groups

• Assist with budget planning for volunteer program development

• Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory standards

Benefits and Perks for You!

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

• Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts (up to $5,000 for childcare)

• Tuition discounts & reimbursement

• 401(k) with company match

• Generous PTO

• Mileage reimbursement

• Access to wellness and discount programs such as Noom, SkinIO (Virtual Skin Cancer Screening), childcare, gym memberships, pet insurance, travel and entertainment discounts and more!

*Benefits may vary by employment status

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a healthcare setting.

• Prior experience in hospice and/or volunteer program management preferred.

• Knowledge of the hospice philosophy of care.

• Ability to organize and develop volunteer hospice personnel.

• Skill in planning and delivering volunteer training and orientation programs.

• Ability to assess patient and family needs for volunteer services.

• Skill in supervising and evaluating volunteer performance.

• Ability to coordinate support and educational meetings.

• Knowledge of state and federal regulatory requirements related to hospice services.

• Ability to communicate effectively with interdisciplinary teams, community groups, and individuals.

• Strong organizational and time management skills.

• Ability to contribute to budget planning and program development.

• Commitment to quality improvement and compliance activities.

About our Line of Business

At Haven Hospice, our primary ambition is to bring high-quality care to the warmest and most serene environment possible: home. We provide the full spectrum of hospice services, thoughtfully tailored to the individual needs of patients and families. Haven Hospice, an affiliate of Adoration Health, is grounded in a foundational commitment to providing quality patient care and championing our agency leadership and teams. We are proud to have many dedicated health care professionals on our team. We are confident you will find purpose, meaning and a chance to make a positive impact from day one. For more information, please visit www.havenhospice.com. Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.

Location : Special Notice

This position is subject to a level 2 background screening. For more information on the Florida state background screening process and standards, please access and review the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.