What are the responsibilities and job description for the Volunteer Coordinator position at Accord Hospice?
Hospice Volunteer Coordinator
We are GROWING! We need more staff to help with our patients. A Volunteer Coordinator, operating within the framework of the mission and philosophy of Accord Hospice, provides sufficient volunteers to meet the needs of patients, families and employees, according to Medicare regulations. Following the interdisciplinary team plan of care, coordinates volunteers to serve the patients, family members and employees while being mindful of the confidentiality rights of all. Collaborates and communicates with the case manager and other interdisciplinary team members. Participates actively in meeting the goals and objectives of the hospice organization. Ensures documentation of all volunteer activities within the organization. Demonstrates an ongoing commitment to his/her own professional growth. The Volunteer Coordinator will also assist with general office tasks in our Deerfield office.
Hospice Volunteer Coordinator Job Roles and Expectations:
- Volunteer Coordinator will devise and implement volunteer recruitment strategies to ensure the fulfillment of patients’, families’, and employees’ needs in a timely manner.
- He/she will represent Accord Hospice and its volunteer program positively throughout the community in education, outreach and volunteer recruitment programs.
- Coordinator will respond to all inquiries from volunteers and other organizations in a timely manner.
- He/she will conduct face to face interview with all potential volunteers.
- Volunteer Coordinator will perform screening/background checks for all volunteers in accordance with Federal, State and Accord Hospice regulations.
- Coordinator will attend and participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and adheres to the plan of care to meet identified needs.
- Coordinator will assign volunteers, while considering interests and skills to patients/family/staff and program needs.
- Volunteer Coordinator will observe/evaluate volunteers and their interactions with patients/families/staff on a yearly basis.
- He/she will maintain current volunteer personnel and medical files in accordance with Federal, State and Accord Hospice regulations.
- Coordinator will maintain regular contact and open communication with all volunteers.
- Volunteer Coordinator will schedule volunteers to ensure a minimum of 5% of paid employee patient contact hours are provided by volunteers on a monthly basis, as mandated by Medicare.
- He/she will assist with special projects as requested.
Hospice Volunteer Coordinator will also serve as part of our office team, assisting with many general office tasks.
Hospice Volunteer Coordinator Job Type: Full-time Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm
Education
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- College Degree preferred.
License
- Must have a valid drivers’ license and current automobile insurance.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20