Coordinator, Volunteer Resources

New York City, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Overview:

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients worldwide.

Job Title: Coordinator Volunteer Resources

Location: New York NY 10065

Duration: 4 Months

Job Type: Temporary Assignment

Work Type: Onsite

Shift: MondayFriday 9.00AM5.00PM

Job Description:

Summary:

Assists with the development coordination and evaluation of the inservice volunteer program by assuming primary responsibility as staff liaison to 15 departments throughout the Center.
Assumes responsibility for planning and implementing one or more main administrative functions of the Department.

Responsibilities:

Volunteer Selection:

Interviews and places applicants for volunteer service.
Interviews potential volunteers in accordance with assessed Center departmental needs.
Conducts a minimum of 5 interviews per week ascertaining the following at a minimum:
The reason for the applicants interest.
The time commitment the applicant feels he/she can make for the foreseeable future.
Special skills and/or abilities that would fit best with the Centers needs for volunteer assistance (i.e. languages child life background experience with acutely ill patient population).
How comfortable the applicant would be receiving supervision.
His/her ability to adhere to guidelines as required.
His/her expectation of what a volunteer experience is.
Ability to function in a cancer care facility as opposed to a general care
Facility.
Ability to follow through and honor commitment.
His/her personality (i.e. loud obnoxious vs softspoken polite).
Ability to communicate in English.
Previous volunteer experience.
Assesses potential volunteers against required skills and needs of the organization.
Closes interview with placement nonplacement or pending placement.
Communicates next steps if applicant is placed.
Checks references of potential volunteers as necessary.

Volunteer Administration:

Assumes responsibility for daily management of volunteers.
Schedules volunteers to maximize their service and meet the needs of the Center department.
Distributes weekly updates of the volunteer schedule to staff supervisors via email or hand delivery.
Responds to daily needs of volunteers as they occur.
Assists with overseeing departmental requirements for volunteers:
General Orientation.
Childlife training.
HIPAA training.
Medical requirements.
Annual TB testing.
Blood testing and inoculation when needed.
Six month and annual assessments.
Observes patient confidentiality issues if a volunteer is a former patient.
Assists with short term requests for volunteer assistance by collecting information from the requester that would include:
Details regarding the need for volunteer assistance.
Hours during which help is preferred.
Special skills preferred.
Time frame for project.
Name of supervisor.
How training would occur.

Program Coordination:

Assists with the coordination of the departmental programs and events.
Works with Manager to identify necessary steps to complete each program or event task.
Assists with the administration of the Volunteer Recognition Ceremony by:
Generates content for the invitations and ceremony booklets.
Works with Medical Graphics Department to create posters and booklet cover.
Orders award pins.
Assists with the administration of the following:
Holiday Decorating
Volunteer Education
Shares coordination of events with Manager.
Oversees training and management of volunteers who conduct orientation.
Communicates changes in departmental activities that could impact on orientation schedule.
Works with Manager to review material distributed to new volunteers annually or as needed to ensure material is current and accurate.
Required Skills & Experience:
Two (2) four (4) years of administrative experience preferably working with volunteers.
Microsoft Office.

Required Education:

High School Diploma or GED.

Preferred Education:

Bachelors Degree.

TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity

Overview: TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients worldwide. Job Title: Coordinator Volunteer Resources Location: New York NY 10065 Duration: 4 Months Job Type: Temporary Assignment ...