Volunteer Coordinator

$36,400 - $43,992/Yr

Caris Healthcare - Charleston, SC

Full-time - Entry Level

Charleston, SC

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Volunteer Coordinator at Caris HealthCare plays a crucial role in supporting the hospice interdisciplinary team by managing and enhancing the volunteer program. This position focuses on recruiting, training, and retaining volunteers to improve the quality of life for patients and their families. The role emphasizes community engagement and collaboration within the healthcare team, ensuring that volunteers are effectively utilized to meet the needs of the program.

Responsibilities

• Develops effective recruitment strategies and increases visibility of the Caris Healthcare Volunteer Program within the community
• Provides training, orientation, and oversight to Caris Healthcare Volunteers
• Assigns volunteers to meet program needs and volunteer interests and skills
• Arranges volunteer meetings for support, ongoing training, problem solving, and community engagement
• Completes social assessments with patients and caregivers to enhance quality of life
• Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings and development of the patient plan of care
• Coordinates bereavement interventions and community outreach

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a Behavioral or Social science area concentration preferred
• One (1) year experience in a related field and volunteer activity preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Proficient computer and technology skills

Nice-to-haves

• Training in Recreation

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Mileage reimbursement
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid holidays
• Paid Time Off/Holidays
• Paid Training
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Scheduling