Hospice Volunteer Coordinator Part-Time

Sierra Home Health & Hospice is currently seeking a part-time Hospice Volunteer Coordinator to oversee training, scheduling, and all support services associated with our Hospice Volunteers. As a member of the Hospice IDT/IDG, the Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for the development, direction and performance of all aspects of the Volunteer Program which supports hospice patient’s and their families. If you have a passion for hospice services and palliative care expertise and experience, please submit your resume for our consideration.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Provides training and orientation for hospice volunteers
Plans and supervises delivery of all volunteer services
Plans and conducts volunteer support meetings
Monitors and evaluates volunteers’ performance
Participates in community education and public relations activities
Designs and supervises the orientation and training of volunteers regarding hospice philosophy, policy, and practice
Recruits, interviews and selects volunteers
Maintains and monitors records which includes services delivered and actual time involved
Assesses and monitors program needs and develop appropriate volunteer activity and positions
Assigns volunteers to service on the basis of program needs and the volunteer’s interests and skills
Documents in the patient record, in a timely fashion and in following the plan of care
Supports agency’s philosophy, goals, objectives, mission, vision and values
Maintains accountability in job performance and for improving job knowledge and skills
Practices and actions reflect the Continuing Quality Improvement (CQI) recommendations and organization-wide policies and procedures
Requirements
Qualifications & Requirements:
Excellent communication skills
Ability to provide thorough training and support to Volunteer staff
Demonstrated knowledge of the grieving process
Ability to work effectively with a diverse ethnic and cultural population
Demonstrated knowledge of financial issues and community resources which may assist patient
Bereavement experience in varied multi-disciplinary settings
Minimum two years experience in hospice and palliative care required
Valid New Mexico driver's license and insured, reliable transportation
Benefits
Benefits & Allowances:
Positive, supportive work environment
Continuing Education opportunities
Employee Assistance Funding
401(k)