Emblem Hospice | Volunteer Coordinator | Non-Exempt

Emblem Home Health and Hospice • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

To maintain and coordinate the volunteer program for Hospice. Responsible for the orientation, training and coordination of all Hospice volunteers, for volunteer program administration and development in all service areas.

Requirements

• High school diploma
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a related field, preferred.
• Completes Hospice training program.
• Ability to work independently, make accurate, and at times, quick judgments.
• Ability to respond appropriately to crisis outside of a hospital setting.
• Acceptance of and adaptability to different social, racial, cultural and religious modes
• The ability to drive and/or have access to transportation for agency related travel (e.g. community partners, patients, etc.) is an essential function of the job.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license, maintain automobile insurance coverage and have access to an automobile.

Nice To Haves

• Volunteer activity, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise delivery of all volunteer services.
• Assign volunteers to service on the basis of program needs and the volunteers’ interests and skills.
• Assess and monitor a record­keeping system which includes services delivered and actual time involved.
• Recruit, interview and select volunteers.
• Design and supervise the orientation and training of volunteers.
• Monitor and evaluate volunteers’ performance.
• Assure volunteers’ compliance with Hospice policies and procedures.
• Plan and conduct volunteer support meetings.
• Prepare services reports as required by the Director.
• Facilitate community awareness and support of Hospice volunteer program.
• Maintain relationship with other program leaders.
• Attend Hospice IDG meetings and act as liaison between volunteers and IDG.
• Adhere to Hospice standards and consistently interpret and accurately perform all assigned responsibilities.
• Comply with Hospice infection control policies and protocols.
• Works with IDG concept of patient care.
• Participate in in-service programs and present in services as assigned.
• Completes Hospice training program.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Director.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED