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Form of workWhy join Careline Hospice?
Careline Health Group is one of the fastest growing post-acute providers in Michigan and is ranked #4 Nationally for Best Workplaces for Aging Services. We believe everyone connected to us should Expect Exceptional – our patients, families, care providers, community partners and employees. Our goal is to better manage care for the frail and seriously ill population. Careline promotes a family culture of doing what is right for our patients, wherever they call home. If you want to join a team that is driven by innovative high-quality care and a commitment to excellence, please apply and join our growing family!
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Mileage Reimbursement
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Inspirational Culture!
Responsibilities
As a Volunteer Coordinator you will recruit, coordinate, train, select, supervise and retain volunteer services committed to the philosophy, goals and objectives of the hospice concept. This is accomplished by recruitment efforts in the community, scheduling and facilitating training, assigning volunteers to specific patients and/or facilities representing volunteers regularly with the Interdisciplinary Team, monitoring patient records and mentoring the volunteers through phone contact and ongoing training opportunities. In this role you will be responsible for:
- Interacting with the Administrator to aid in the overall development and enhancement of the volunteer program and in developing and conducting a continuing program for recruiting, training, and retention of volunteers
- Screening, selecting, evaluating, counseling or disciplinary actions of volunteers, to ensure these individuals meet the highest standards of personal integrity, emotional maturity, responsibility, flexibility and sensitivity needs of the dying patient and family
- Assuring volunteers consistently provide service time equal to no less than 5% of direct care hours
- Establishing a minimum of two distinct volunteer positions: direct care, clerical support
- Supervising and establishing goals and objectives with and for the volunteer program and monitoring progress towards goals/objectives
- Assigning volunteers to meet program needs appropriate to volunteers’ interests and skills, including appropriate record keeping
- Coordinating and conducting volunteer training and orientation sessions
- Assessing and identifying volunteers’ educational needs and implements appropriate programs
- Scheduling work to achieve smooth, orderly workflow
- Completing a written performance evaluation of each volunteer in a timely manner on an annual basis
- Planning the annual recognition program for volunteers
- Tracking and recording volunteer hours and comprise a current and accurate volunteer cost-savings report
- Documenting and tracking appropriate volunteer statistical information and other volunteer program records
- Managing time in a cost-effective manner that demonstrates an understanding of hospice reimbursement methodologies
- Developing solutions to staff, material or time shortages
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Valid driver’s license
- Ability to plan, organize and supervise volunteers
- Excellent communication both verbally and written
- Ability to motivate, interact with and recruit a diverse range of individuals in the business and community
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills, organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to handle multiple priorities at one time
Desired Qualifications
- Two (2) or more years of experience in health care or hospice
Location
- Home Office: 801 Rosehill Road, Jackson MI
Hours
- Office hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday
Background Screening
Careline Health Group conducts a background screening on you upon acceptance of a contingent job offer. Background screens are completed by a third-party administrator, the Michigan Long-Term Care Partnership, and are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act.
Reasonable Accommodations
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Careline Health Group is an equal opportunity employer.
