Social Worker/Volunteer Coordinator - Part-time

Westminster-Canterbury Of Lynchburg • Lynchburg, VA

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About The Position

Westminster Canterbury of Lynchburg, a 5-Star rated Continuing Care Retirement Community in Central VA is seeking a Social Worker/Volunteer Coordinator to join our Home Health/Hospice team! Part-time position available candidate will need to have flexibility to work flexible hours around 24 hours per week with varying days and times. The Social Worker/Volunteer Coordinator, who is a designated staff member, will exhibit knowledge and an understanding of the Hospice philosophy and will possess the ability to supervise and maintain a volunteer program.

Requirements

• Human Services Related Degree preferred.
• Previous Volunteer and/or Hospice experience preferred.
• Westminster Canterbury of Lynchburg is committed to best practices for infection control; therefore, we will require all team members to receive the influenza and recommend COVID-19 vaccines.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for planning, organizing, documenting, and directing the comprehensive volunteer services program.
• On-going recruiting and training of sufficient numbers of volunteers to meet the needs of patients/families regardless of race, gender, age, creed, handicap, national origin, or sexual orientation.
• Provide support, supervision and evaluation of volunteers.
• Coordinate the utilization of volunteers with other members of the IDG.
• Review and revise written volunteer policies/procedures, in accordance with Hospice program regulations.
• Document services achieved through the use of volunteers, including the type of service and the time worked.
• Participate in the orientation, in-service and continuing education of hospice care staff as requested.
• Complete hospice visits and on-call duties after normal business hours, on weekends, and holidays as needed or assigned.
• Provides bereavement support to hospice personnel coping with work related grief through one-to-one counseling, supervision of interns providing one-to-one counseling, and referral to community resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree