Volunteer Coordinator

About the role

Committed to Caring, and under the supervision of the Executive Director, the Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for overseeing Volunteer activities within the hospice organization.

Responsibilities

• Recruiting, interviewing, supervising, and training volunteers.
• Scheduling volunteers for ongoing tasks, staffing events, and tracking hours to meet compliance of the Conditions of Participation.
• Organizing and promoting events.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a healthcare setting of Hospice and/or volunteer experience preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED; college degree preferred.
• Valid driver’s license, auto liability insurance and reliable transportation.
• Travel required at least fifty (50) percent.

Skills

• Understanding of hospice and the hospice philosophy.
• Ability to supervise, coordinate, and evaluate Volunteer services.
• Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to organize and develop Volunteer hospice personnel for both patient and organization needs.
• Ability to manage a group of individuals providing Volunteer time.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Proficient with computer and Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and WellSky EMR systems.

Working Conditions

• Working environment is relatively quiet and can be stressful due to projects, deadlines, multiple tasks, and general compliance of the Volunteer COPSs.
• Requires visual acuity and dexterity, sitting, standing, some pushing, pulling and lifting up to 25 pounds.
• Auto related accidents possible.