What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Advocate - Mid-Shift position at Indiana Donor Network?
Job Details
Job Location
Indianapolis, IN - Indianapolis, IN
Position Type
Full Time
Job Category
Health Care
Description
Are you looking for an exciting new career opportunity to use your knowledge and skill in a way that saves and enhances lives? The Indiana Donor Network is seeking a Family Advocate to join our amazing team.
Over the last 30 years our mission has never wavered : saving and enhancing the quality of life through organ, tissue and eye donation and transplantation. At Indiana Donor Network, you'll be part of something that matters. A mission that turns tragedies into hope and gives thousands a second chance to live their lives fully.
At Indiana Donor Network, our mission is saving and enhancing the quality of life through organ, tissue and eye donation and transplantation. As a Family Advocate you will serve as a liaison between the donor family, procurement coordinator, and hospital clinicians.
You'll be responsible for initiating donation conversations with families of potential donors, responding to referrals from local hospitals to collect and communicate data, and evaluated referrals called in by hospital staff. You'll be given the opportunity to facilitate in the donation process and support donor families, as needed. This is a mid-shift position with a rotating schedule including 3 12-hour shifts per week plus one 12-hour call shift per pay period. Hours could be either 12 : 00 pm to 12 : 00 am or 1 : 00 pm to 1 : 00 am, at the employee's preference. It covers a large geographic territory located primarily in central and northern Indiana. Weekend shifts are required.
Qualifications
Qualified candidates must have a Bachelor's degree, or relevant education and experience in a social services, clinical or related field. Experience in social work, medical social work, nursing and / or respiratory therapy would be helpful. Previous experience / certification in crisis intervention, grief / loss, healthcare, donation / transplantation is preferred.
Indiana Donor Network is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, religion, color, gender, national origin, age, disability, ancestry or sexual preference. Employment is subject to being able to pass a 9-panel drug test and a background screen . The screen includes verification from the Social Security Administration, criminal courts, federal, state, and county repositories of criminal records, Department of Motor Vehicles and the Office of Inspector General. Our employees enjoy fair compensation, excellent benefits and a rewarding, mission driven environment.
