At Elara Caring we have a unique opportunity to play a huge role in the growth of an entire home care industry. Here each employee has the chance to make a real difference by carrying out our mission every day. Join our elite team of healthcare professionals providing the Right Care at the Right Time in the Right Place.
Job Description:
At Elara Caring we believe the best care happens where patients feel most at home. Every day our dedicated teams bring comfort dignity and support to more than 60000 patients and families right where they live. As a Hospice Volunteer Coordinator youll play a vital role in this mission by building and guiding a team of compassionate volunteers who provide comfort and companionship during lifes most meaningful moments.
Volunteers are at the heart of hospice care. They provide companionship emotional support and an extra layer of comfort that enriches the quality of life for patients and their families. The Hospice Volunteer Coordinator ensures that these volunteers are recruited trained and supported so they can serve with compassion and confidence. By fostering strong volunteer programs the coordinator helps fulfill hospices unique promise: delivering not only clinical care but also human connection dignity and hope at the end of life.
Impactful Work: Be part of a mission that brings hope comfort and dignity to patients and their families.
Collaborative Culture: Work alongside a supportive team that values your input and ideas.
Competitive Pay & Benefits: Comprehensive medical dental and vision plans 401(k) with company match PTO holidays and family/pet bereavement leave. (pay is based off experience with a range between $25 to $27/hr)
Professional Growth: Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff plus free continuing education opportunities for all employees.
Career Advancement: Room to grow within one of the nations leading home health and hospice organizations.
Promote Elara Carings mission and ensure the highest standards of hospice care.
Recruit screen train and mentor volunteers who support patients and families.
Maintain accurate volunteer records hours and compliance with regulatory requirements.
Ensure volunteer contributions meet program needs including the CMS requirement that 5% of direct patient care hours are provided by volunteers.
Provide guidance and coaching to volunteers ensuring they feel supported engaged and valued.
Collaborate with the hospice team to match volunteers with opportunities that best serve patients and families.
Track and report program outcomes to demonstrate the positive impact of volunteer services for both our Des Plaines office and our Tinley Park office.
High School Diploma or GED required (college coursework a plus).
2 years of experience in healthcare hospice or volunteer program management.
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
Ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Flexibility in work hours
Compassionate leadership skills to guide volunteers with empathy and professionalism.
Physical ability to sit stand bend and lift up to 50100 lbs as needed.
Valid drivers license insurance and reliable transportation.
Bring your passion leadership and heart for service to Elara Caring and help us continue making a difference one patient and one volunteer at a time. Apply today!
We value the unique skills of veterans and military spouses. We encourage applications from military veterans and their families.
Elara Caring provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard tosex (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) race color age (40 and older) national origin religion disability genetic information marital status sexual orientation gender identity gender reassignment protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited under applicable federal state or local law.
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At Elara Caring pay and compensation are determined by a variety of factors including education job-related knowledge skills training and experience. Our compensation structure reflects the cost of labor across different U.S. geographic markets and may vary based on location.
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