Hospice Volunteer Coordinator - Part time

Primary function is to act as liaison between hospice and the volunteers regarding patient/family needs. Responsibilities include development and promotion of volunteer programs and maximizing resources. Job Qualifications Education: High School Graduate, Graduate of an accredited college/university is preferred Experience: 2 years experience in recruitment & management of volunteers, preferred. Hospice/Healthcare volunteer administration preferred. Skills: Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the IDT and the lay and professional public Computer Proficient, including Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and email applications Must be confident in presentation skills and able to address groups of various sizes as well as train individually in a one-on-one setting Transportation: Reliable transportation and valid and current driver’s license and auto insurance Environmental and Working Conditions: Works in an office environment, promoting efficient functioning and coordination of all agency activities to insure the highest level of professional patient care. Ability to work a flexible schedule; ability to travel locally for recruiting and community events; some exposure to unpleasant weather. Physical and Mental Effort: Sitting is required. Requires ability to handle stressful situations in a calm and courteous manner at all times. Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and agency needs. Essential Functions: Recruits, selects, trains and coordinates hospice volunteers. Demonstrates knowledge of, and ensures compliance with, all local, state and federal laws relating to the recruitment, training & retention of volunteers. Develops the volunteer program through collaboration with the IDT and administration personnel. Provides volunteers per the Hospice patient’s Plan of Care. Monitors the volunteers’ adherence to the patient’s plan of care. Promotes Agency philosophy to ensure quality of care. Establishes a public relations program to foster good working relations with the volunteers & the community. Carries out other duties as assigned by the IDT. Actively recruits on a regular basis for patient needs, as well as community/facility needs and administrative needs. Meets deadlines for monthly reports, including cost savings reports, renewable requirements and Retention/Recruiting Logs. Follows company, Medicare and state guidelines in regard to training new volunteers and completing a volunteer files on each volunteer. Reviews and processes volunteer documentation in a timely manner and in compliance with Medicare, state licensing laws and Company policies Maintains and meets volunteer hours in compliance with Medicare requirements for reimbursement Plans and coordinates Hospice Memorial Service using the guidelines in the Memorial Service Manual. Carries out all duties outlined in the Volunteer Coordinator Manual. Carries out other duties as assigned by Executive Director and/or Regional Volunteer Program Manager. Equal Employment Opportunity: Traditions Health is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination of any kind based on race, color, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy or any other legally protected characteristic. Traditions Health is a rapidly growing, innovative provider in home health care and hospice. It is our mission to promote health and independence in the patients we serve, to attract and retain exceptional healthcare professionals and to conduct our business with compassion and integrity. We believe that our core values of Integrity, Compassion, Patient Satisfaction, Team Attitude, Compliance, Professionalism, and Commitment are the foundation of our success.