What are the responsibilities and job description for the Volunteer Manager position at LHC Group?
Summary
We are hiring for a Volunteer Manager.
This is a Full Time Salaried position, in-office Mon-Fri from 8AM-4:30PM.
At Hospice of Wilson Medical Center, in Wilson, NC 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.