Hospice Volunteer Coordinator - Valparaiso, United States - VNA Hospice of NWI

VNA Hospice of NWI

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Valparaiso, United States

3 days ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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VNA Hospice of NWI is seeking:

Hospice Volunteer Coordinator, Part-time 24 hours per week

SUMMARY:

The Hospice Volunteer Coordinator plans, coordinates, and implements the volunteer program for Hospice, including retention, marketing, and scheduling of volunteers.

Program Management Activities:

Communicates effectively with staff and volunteers to ensure that volunteers are utilized as an integral part of the Hospice team.
Develops, implements, and evaluates programs for recruiting and training volunteers.
Interviews, screens, and evaluates all volunteer applicants.
Responsible for the coordination of orientation and training of volunteers with input and help for the Hospice team and conducts the training program.
Responsible for creating regularly scheduled monthly volunteer newsletters and distributes for mailing.
Assists Human Resource Department in maintaining an uptodate personnel file including current medical file on each volunteer ensuring compliance with all state and federal regulations. Notifies volunteers in a timely manner when documentation is required.
Develops and implements volunteer policies and procedures which complement the agency and promote volunteer commitment.
Assists Accounting Department who provides annual reports for volunteer service by collecting data and identifying goals. Establishes and develops systems for data collection.
Represents agency in community activities and organizations as appropriate.

Volunteer Assignment and Supervision Activities:

Provides ongoing meetings and educational activities for volunteers for the purpose of support, problemsolving, and continuing education.
Assigns volunteers to patients and clerical/administrative functions in coordination with staff. Ensures effective utilization of volunteers by assigning volunteers to meet programs needs with consideration of individual skills, knowledge, and desire.
Participates in team conference/Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) and establishes a volunteer plan of care for each patient/family.
Maintains a regular communication linkage with volunteers by monitoring their placement and by providing individual conferences, meetings, and special programs.
Assists in supervising volunteers in all special projects and fundraising efforts, i.e., memorial services, bereavement reunion dinner, annual volunteer recognition dinner, etc.
Previous volunteer work and supervisory experience preferred.

Requirements:

Wages and Benefits

Job Type:

Part-time