What are the responsibilities and job description for the We Honor Veterans Coordinator position at INFINITY HOSPICE CARE LLC?
Job Details
Description
The We Honor Veterans Coordinator is responsible for promoting Infinity Hospice Care’s vision and mission to the veteran community, veteran service organizations, to generate inquiries and referrals into our range of services to increase the level of services provided to the veteran community. The We Honor Veterans Coordinator conducts a variety of outreach activities, builds strategic relationships based on the needs and requirements of the organization and the community, and represents the organization to the veteran population as needed to increase awareness of our mission and utilization of our services.
FUNCTIONS:
1. Understanding all aspects of the We Honor Veterans (WHV) program and what is required to maintain the Level 5 status.
2. Participate in all local and/or state level Hospice Veteran Partnership meetings.
3. Assist with building and maintaining a positive relationship with the local Department of Veteran Affairs and local veteran organizations as required per the WHV national program.
4. Identify veteran hospice patients have a completed Military History Checklist, ensure their plan of care reflects the specified needs of the patient, including recognizing them with either a pinning ceremony or certificate.
5. Ensure all WHV program activities are completed and tracked properly for annual submittal to the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organizations/WHV Department to maintain our Level 5 Status.
6. Maintain proper inventory of all supplies needed to complete all WHV Ceremonies/Certificate presentations.
7. Maintain and track census of all veterans on service.
8. Work with the Volunteer Coordinator to maintain the vet-to-vet program.
9. Work with Human Resources & Volunteer Coordinator to ensure that all paid and nonpaid employees have taken all veteran related mandatory trainings/in-services required to maintain Level 5 status.
10. Assist with managing the We Honor Veterans Department including keeping track of all new veterans that come onto hospice service.
11. Other tasks assigned
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Education and/or Experience: Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
2. Minimum 3 years outreach, professional relations experience with diverse cultures and backgrounds preferred.
3. Knowledge of diversity, equity, and inclusion principles as related to healthcare.
4. Excellent communication, listening and interpersonal relationship skills, including public speaking experience.
5. Knowledge and proven experience in community organizing and collaboration with various community stakeholders. Familiarity with community development principles and tools that strengthen community engagement.
6. Experience planning and facilitating public meetings, events and forums.
7. Available to work evenings and weekends, as required.
8. Excellent customer service skills.
9. Able to manage multiple tasks and shifting priorities, and meet deadlines.
10. Must have reliable transportation/insurance and be willing and able to travel throughout the service area.
11. Active Veteran Service Officer or Veteran Service Advocate preferred.
Salary : $23 - $29
