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Description
Key Responsibilities
Skills Knowledge and Expertise
Benefits
The Hospice Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for the development and administration of all aspects of our volunteer services in the San Antonio including recruiting, interviewing, training, assigning and supporting volunteers.
*Hospice experience preferred, or minimum of two years experience in recruiting, training and supervising volunteers required.
Key Responsibilities
- Develops and conducts programs for recruiting, training, and retention of volunteers.
- Responsible for screening, selecting, evaluating and counseling of volunteers.
- Supervises each volunteer, including establishing rapport, coaching, compliance, support and recognition.
- Coordinates volunteer trainings.
- Coordinates with the Hospice Team to assess patient/family needs for volunteers.
- Monitors the Volunteer’s adherence to the plan of care.
- Engages the Hospice Team in volunteer program activities and the availability of volunteers for assignment.
- Communicates with team members, patients/family members.
- Reviews and processes volunteer documentation in a timely manner and in compliance with Medicare, licensing laws and Hospice policies.
- Develops and maintains contact with individuals and organizations within the community necessary to support the recruitment and outreach activities of the volunteer program.
Skills Knowledge and Expertise
- Positive, fun, energetic personality.
- Experience with speaking to groups and ability to approach a wide varety of sources for volunteer recruitment.
- Creative approach to implementing new ideas and problem solving.
- Loves working with people of diverse backgrounds and experiences, and will take ownership of making sure volunteers are comfortable in their roles and appreciated for their time and contributions.
- Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and track activities and information as required.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Hospice experience preferred, or minimum of two years experience in recruiting, training and supervising volunteers required.
- Bachelors Degree in behavioral sciences, human services, or related field preferred.
- Excellent organizational, self-management and communication skills.
- Commitment to providing excellent customer service to patients and families.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Can successfully pass background checks.
Benefits
- Paid Holidays
- Health, Dental and Life Insurance
- 401K Investment Plan with employer matching program
- Paid time off based off hours accrued
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Education Fund
