Hospice Volunteer Coordinator
: Job Details :

At Elara Caring, we have a unique opportunity to play a huge role in the growth of an entire home care industry. Here, each employee has the chance to make a real difference by carrying out our mission every day. Join our elite team of healthcare professionals, providing the Right Care, at the RightTime, in the Right Place.Job Description:Volunteer CoordinatorAt Elara Caring, we care where you are and believe the best place for your care is where you live. We know there's no place like home, and that's why our teams continue to provide high-quality care to more than 60,000 patients each day in their preferred home setting. Wherever our patients call home and wherever they are on their health journey, we care. Each team member has a part to play in this mission. This means you have countless ways to make a difference as a Volunteer Coordinator. Being a part of something this great, starts by carrying out our mission every day through your true calling: developing an amazing team of compassionate and dedicated healthcare providers.To continue to be an industry pioneer delivering unparalleled care, we need a Volunteer Coordinator with commitment and compassion. Are you one of them? If so, apply today!Why Join the Elara Caring mission?* Work autonomy and flexible schedules* 1:1 patient care* Supportive and collaborative environment* Competitive compensation package* Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff and continuing education opportunities for all employees* Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental, and vision benefits* 401(K) with employer match* Paid time off, paid holidays, family and pet bereavement* Pet insuranceAs a Volunteer Coordinator, you'll contribute to our success in the following ways:* Promotes Elara Caring's philosophy, mission statement and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.* Maintains patient and staff privacy and confidentiality pursuant to HIPAA Privacy Final Rule.* Assures that there are sufficient volunteers to consistently provide service time equal to no less than 5% of direct care hours.* Supervises and establishes goals and objectives with and for the volunteer program.* Screens, selects, evaluates, counsels an provides disciplinary actions to 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.* Assigns volunteers to meet program needs appropriate to volunteers' interests and skills, including appropriate record keeping.* Documents and tracks appropriate volunteer statistical information, and volunteer program records as evidenced by evaluations and other volunteer demographic needs completed before expiration or due date.* Manages time in a cost-effective manner regarding the hospice reimbursement methodologies.* Tracks and records volunteer hours and comprise a current and accurate volunteer cost-savings report.* Assures volunteer recruiting is sufficient and meets set goals per agency strategic plan.What is Required?* High School Diploma/GED* 2+ years' experience in a healthcare or hospice environment (preferred)* Ability to plan, organize and supervise volunteers* Demonstrated problem solving, organization and attention to detail* Able to manage multiple priorities, documentation requirements and deadlines.* Previous volunteer or community coordination preferredYou will report to the Regional Director/Administrator.This is not a comprehensive list of all job responsibilities; a full job description will be provided.We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.We value the unique skills of veterans and military spouses. We encourage applications from military veterans and their families.Elara Caring provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), race, color, age (40 and older), national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law.Elara Caring participates in E-Verify and we will provide the Federal Government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Employers like Elara Caring can only use E-Verify once you have accepted the job offer and completed the Form I-9.If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by reaching out to ...@elara.com.