Hospice Volunteer Coordinator
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Job Location:
University Place, WA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
9 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Where Youll Work
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.
Today as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person body mind and spirit in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.
Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services from routine wellness to complex disease management all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.
We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health you become part of a team that delivers top-quality professional healthcare in modern well-equipped facilities and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.
Job Summary and Responsibilities
Responsible for the day-to-day coordination of the Hospice service volunteer program including determining needs for volunteers placing volunteers training volunteers and working to increase and enhance volunteer retention. Work includes directing overseeing and evaluating the work of volunteers who provide offsite services in patient homes. Some program planning and implementation is included. Maintaining volunteer hours is essential to the Hospice programs compliance with Medicare requirements for reimbursements. As such the Volunteer Coordinator-Hospice must ensure volunteer hour requirements are met volunteer training is adequately documented and make continual efforts to recruit and retain volunteers.
Work requires strong communication and time management skills as well as the ability to effectively recruit screen place and evaluate an adequate volunteer work force.
- Assesses patient/family need for volunteers and facilitates volunteer placement.
- Places qualified volunteers in the patient support or program support areas according to policy.
- Handles concerns and promotes good relations between staff volunteers and patient/families.
- Documents referral placement activities.
- Informs team members of volunteer placement.
- Serves as liaison between volunteer services and the interdisciplinary team.
Job Requirements
- Two years of recent related work experience including supervisory experience with employees or volunteers that demonstrates the attainment of the requisite job knowledge skills and abilities. and
Preferred
- College level coursework in communications and English and Experience in public relations as a hospital volunteer or coordinating volunteer and/or community outreach activities upon hire and
- Practical experience in recruiting screening and interviewing
Required Experience:
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Key Skills
- Fundraising
- Communication skills
- Physical Examinations
- Hospice Care
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Computer Literacy
- Grant Writing
- Music Therapy
- Memory Care
- Public Speaking
- Volunteer Management
- Writing Skills
About Company
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