What are the responsibilities and job description for the Volunteer Manager - Hospice position at LHC Group?
Summary
We are hiring for a Volunteer Manager.
At Baptist Trinity Hospice in Cordova, TN, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve—it truly is all about helping people.
We strive to offer benefits that reward the whole you!
- employee wellness programs
- flexibility for true work-life balance
- holidays & paid time off
- continuing education & career growth opportunities
- company-wide support & resources to help you achieve your goals.
Take your career to a new level of caring. Apply today!
Responsibilities
The Hospice Volunteer Manager supports the company's operations by leading, managing, and coordinating agency volunteers. Essential functions include coordinating recruitment, training, on-going education, and assignments for Hospice Volunteers according to regulatory and state guidelines.
- Implement necessary actions to ensure that the program meets the standards set by regulatory or certification bodies, and company pillars, regarding the participation of volunteers.
- Submit timely reports to the Executive Director and Director of Clinical services regarding volunteer activities and levels of participation assuring compliance of 5% regulatory volunteer participation hours.
- Meets with patients, caregivers, families, and hospice team to coordinate patient care related volunteer assignments.
- Assign volunteers to appropriate activities.
- Monitors reports from the volunteers and brings urgent items to the attention of the appropriate supervisor.
- Maintains accurate and timely volunteer activity care plan documentation in the electronic medical record system in compliance with federal and state standards and regulations.
Education and Experience
- High School diploma or equivalent is required
- Associate degree or work equivalent is preferred
- Experience in health environment preferred
- Experience in working with people
- Proven management and leadership skills are preferred
Skill Requirements
- Excellent writing and presentation skills
- Current CPR certified, driver's license, valid vehicle insurance and access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation.
- Effective communication skills with a positive and outgoingattitude.
- Ability to coordinate and evaluate volunteer services.
- Strong computer skills with Microsoft suite. Ability to learn multiple applications.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills, consistent and flexible in a changing environment.
- Ability to exercise sound independent judgment and take initiative.
Company Overview LHC Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.