Hospice Volunteer Coordinator

Job Address:

6000 Freedom Square Drive, Suite 380 Independence, OH 44131 Dignity Care of Independence, OH is currently recruiting for a Hospice Volunteer Coordinator.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Hospice Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for all aspects of the volunteer program. This includes orientation, training, and coordination of all Hospice volunteers, as well as administration and development of the volunteer program in all service areas.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Include:

Plan and supervise delivery of all volunteer services. Assign volunteers to service on the basis of program needs and the volunteer interests and skill. Assess and monitor program needs and develop appropriate volunteer activity and positions. Maintain and monitor a record keeping system which includes services delivered and actual time involved. Recruit, interview, and select volunteers. Design and supervise the orientation and training of volunteers regarding hospice philosophy, policy, and practice. Oversee performance of program supportive staff. Monitor and evaluate volunteers' performance. Plan and conduct volunteer support meetings. Prepare service reports as required. Participate in IDG meetings. Develop with volunteers a plan of care for patient. Other assignments as may be appropriate. Travel and/or Overtime Office meetings and frequent travel while promoting community awareness. Must have reliable transportation and agency-required liability insurance. Occasional after hour's meetings. Qualifications/Education/Experience Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience Experience in related field and in volunteer activity. Demonstrated skill in administrative functions that include ability to develop policies and procedures. Two or more years of supervisory experience Excellent written and oral communication skills. Demonstrated ability to execute a supportive and sensitive approach to volunteer and patient/family needs. Ability to speak in front of large groups. Valid drivers license Since 1984, CommuniCare Family of Companies has been committed to delivering exceptional person-centered care as a national leader in post-acute care for those that are chronically ill or have complex conditions. Our more than 150 skilled nursing, assisted living, and long-term care facilities deliver sophisticated and transformative care to nearly 16,000 residents and patients at any given time. CommuniCare employs more than 19,000 employees across six states (Ohio, Indiana, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and Pennsylvania). As a family owned and operated company, family and heart are woven into every aspect of our continuum of care. Our mission, to serve with pride, is evident and a quality residents, families and community partners have come to expect and trust. Dedicated to improving the lives of seniors, we put extraordinary service above all else. We continue to raise the bar and innovate wherever possible to deliver a higher quality of life for those far beyond our facilities. Because of this, our facilities are a better place for residents to live, patients to stay, employees to work and families to heal.