Social Reassurance Volunteer Coordinator Dallas Texas

UnitedHealth Group•Dallas, TX

18d•$18 - $32•Hybrid

About The Position

Explore opportunities with WellMed, part of the Optum family of businesses. We believe all patients are entitled to the highest level of medical care. Here, you will be part of a team who shares your passion for helping people achieve improved health outcomes. Explore rewarding opportunities for physicians, clinical staff and non-patient-facing roles. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together. The primary responsibility of the Social Reassurance Volunteer Coordinator is to assist the recruiting; training; and overseeing volunteers in the implementation of recommended services or actions to goals of the social reassurance impact grant. The general scope of this grant emphasizes efforts to provide contact and companionship with older persons by means of telephone calls; texting; skyping; video chatting; social media and other alternatives to establish the communication or contact with the older adult. She/he will assist in developing a process to ensure timely follow up and accurate reporting practices.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in sociology, counseling, education or other related field preferred or equivalent experience
2+ years of experience in social service environment
Proficient with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel and Power Point
Proven solid organizational skills and multitasking abilities
Proven to possess planning, organizing, conflict resolution, and interpersonal skills
Proven solid skills to organize and manage a group of volunteers
Tuberculosis screening as well as proof of immunity to Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis through lab confirmation of immunity, documented evidence of vaccination, or a doctor's diagnosis of disease

Nice To Haves

Experience in social services, non-profit programs, or grass roots organization
Bilingual (English/Spanish) language proficiency

Responsibilities

Ability to identify potential volunteers; train them regarding the grant
Train volunteers with the resources and methodology to accomplish the communication with the older adults
Develop a plan to provide contact and companionship with older persons by means of telephone calls; texting; skyping; video chatting; social media and other alternatives to establish the communication or contact with the older adult
Assure older adults receive community resources including participation in the senior activity centers by the WCF as means to socially connect with other older adults and enhance their wellness
Set monthly goals for this project and have the capacity to achieve those goals
Assist in developing a process to ensure timely follow up and accurate reporting practices
Local travel within the Rio Grande Valley may be required