Hospice Volunteer Coordinator Part Time
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Requisition #:198664Location:Pell City, AL 35128Category:Administrative/ClericalSalary:$15.00 - $25.00 per hourPosition DetailsPurpose:The Hospice Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for the recruitment, training, and supervision of the volunteer component of hospice services to terminally ill patients and serves as a member of the interdisciplinary group.Part-Time Hours needed M-F to support our Pell City hopsice branchEssential Job Functions:* Recruits and screens applicants for volunteer services in the area of patient support/respite service, bereavement support, or administrative support.* Oversees and provides comprehensive volunteer training.* Assesses patient/family/caregiver for volunteer needs and makes appropriate assignment of volunteers.* Makes initial joint visit with volunteer to introduce volunteer services to the patient/family/caregiver, completes the Volunteer Activity Plan.* Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team in the implementing, review, and revision of the patient's/family's plan of care and assists in the determination of volunteer needs.* Supervises all aspects of the volunteer program; scheduling, monitoring appropriateness of patient care assignments, and completing probationary and annual performance evaluations.* Monitors and updates volunteer personnel files as needed.* Oversees completion of monthly reports required for: review of program status, verification of volunteer hours, and percentage of volunteer utilization vs. direct labor hours.* Coordinates or provides continuing education for volunteers.* Conducts volunteer support meetings as needed.* Supports quality improvement efforts through participation in quality improvement activities as requested.* Attends in-services and continuing education activities.* Interfaces with the patient/family/caregiver, the hospice team, other health care providers in a respectful, professional, and courteous manner.* Acts as a community liaison, providing community education on hospice philosophy and volunteer services.* Maintains sound privacy and security practices and prevents privacy or security breaches. If breach occurs, takes corrective action.Why Join Our Team?* Innovative technology to make your life easier* Our care team work together to meet the needs of each patient* Nationwide career opportunities where our leaders encourage advancements* Our care teams enjoy the flexibility of getting to build rapport with patients to produce the best outcomes* We know that our care teams make or break the organization's success!Requirements:* Able to tolerate being physically active the entire working day.* Able to provide appropriate level of assistance in emergency situations.* Able to carry out fine motor and manual dexterity skills required to perform the job requirements.* Demonstrates mental acuity and judgment skills to perform job requirements adequately and safely.* Able to see and hear adequately to respond to auditory and visual needs of the job requirements.Preferred:* Baccalaureate or Masters Degree in Counseling, Social Work, Education, or related field.* Two years' experience in the area of volunteerism, death and dying, bereavement or related area. Prefer previous exposure to hospice services.* Excellent time management skills, and communication skills.As an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees must comply with all health-related requirements in all relevant jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and testing, subject to exemptions for medical or religious reasons as appropriate.