Volunteer Coordinator

CONSTELLATION HEALTH SERVICES • Orange, CT

4d • $26 - $28

About The Position

Hospice Volunteer Coordinator Constellation is seeking a Part-time Volunteer Coordinator to join our Volunteer Program Team to be responsible for planning, recruiting, onboarding, coordinating, and managing volunteer program activities in the organization. Constellation Health Services was founded to be an innovative leader in the post-acute continuums by the development of core teams that embody clinical excellence, uniqueness within their communities and act with authentic intention. We believe that serving patients in the community setting is the most important activity of the organization. We are dedicated to providing the highest quality of patient care with compassion and respect for each person.

Requirements

• College degree, advanced degree in human services preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years experience in a health care setting. Hospice and/or volunteer experience preferred.
• Ability to supervise, coordinate, and evaluate volunteers.
• Understands hospice philosophy.
• Ability to organize and develop volunteer hospice personnel for both patient and organizational needs.
• Ability to manage a group of individuals providing volunteer time and who will be considered employees.
• Strong attention to detail
• Team player

Nice To Haves

• Hospice and/or volunteer experience preferred.
• advanced degree in human services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Recruits volunteers via outreach to senior centers, churches, schools, as well as online vehicles.
• Provides information to individuals and community groups about hospice volunteering benefits.
• Collaborates with onboarding and training new volunteers.
• Establishes a need for volunteer services with the patient and family/caregiver and entire hospice team.
• Assigns, coordinates and supervises volunteer activities, primarily direct patient care.
• Maintains volunteer documentation by reviewing volunteer reports and sharing information with hospice team.
• Supervises and evaluates volunteers in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Attends interdisciplinary team meetings, represents volunteers and creates MD orders and care plans.
• Assists in ongoing education and recognition programs including annual mandatory updates.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes 401(k), mileage reimbursement, health insurance and PTO (must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits)
• Opportunities for professional development and training to advance your career.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment that values compassion and empathy.
• The satisfaction of making a profound difference in the lives of patients and their families.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees