What are the responsibilities and job description for the Volunteer Program Mananger (VPM) Hospice position at FALCON HEALTHCARE?
Interim Healthcare is a leading Regional Provider of Hospice Services based in Texas. Our company has grown to over 35 offices in Texas and New Mexico.
At Interim Healthcare the relationships we have with each other and our patients are the foundation of the strong culture we have built.
We believe in placing the patient's interests at the heart of everything we do and that’s what makes our job so rewarding.
We understand that part of being a great Volunteer Program Manager is spending the time to genuinely understand the patient’s story. Knowing where the patient is coming from helps us determine what they need to feel comfortable, safe, and healthy in their own home. As one of our nurses put it, “it’s an honor to be in someone’s home taking care of them.”
At Interim, we don’t feel the pressure to just move through the patients, instead, our teams are empowered to invest their time in helping patients live in their homes with dignity, respect, and confidence.
General Purpose: Responsible for planning, coordinating and managing all elements of the volunteer program including the training and supervision of volunteers.
Full-Time Benefits Includes:
- Competitive wages
- 15 Paid Days off plus 8 Holidays
- 401k with an excellent match
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
- Mileage reimbursement
Minimum Education & Experience Requirements:
- Recruits and selects volunteers sufficient to meet the needs of the hospice program.
- Provides peer education, support, and supervision of Volunteer Recruitment Coordinators as assigned.
- Develops and provides the volunteer training and orientation program. Provides supervision, evaluation, and maintains files of volunteers. Provide volunteer services as needed as well as information to individuals and community groups about hospice volunteer services.
- Works with the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) to identify the need for volunteer services to support hospice program functions and patients/families.
- Regularly attends IDG meetings and participates in the development of the IDG plan of care.
- Participates as needed in the budget preparation for program development.
- Participates in the quality assessment and performance improvement (QAPI) program.
Minimum Education & Experience Requirements:
- Advanced Degree in Human Services or Health Care Administration preferred.
- Associate’s Degree or equivalent years of experience and training required. Experience/Training must include management and oversight of multiple individuals; development and execution of recruitment, selection, and training of individuals providing a variety of services; preparation and management of a budget and related expenditure; and maintenance of statistics related to hours served.
- Minimum of 2 years experience in a health care setting. Hospice and/or volunteer experience preferred.
- Proof of valid driver’s license and valid auto liability insurance if assignment includes driving own vehicle.
- Proof of COVID Vaccine, medical exemption or religious exemption.
