Hospice Volunteer Coordinator

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. Volunteer Coordinator At Elara Caring, we care where you are and believe the best place for your care is where you live. We know there’s no place like home, and that’s why our teams continue to provide high-quality care to more than 60,000 patients each day in their preferred home setting. Wherever our patients call home and wherever they are on their health journey, we care. Each team member has a part to play in this mission. This means you have countless ways to make a difference as a Volunteer Coordinator. Being a part of something this great, starts by carrying out our mission every day through your true calling: developing an amazing team of compassionate and dedicated healthcare providers. Why Join the Elara Caring mission? Work autonomy and flexible schedules 1:1 patient care Supportive and collaborative environment Competitive compensation package Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff and continuing education opportunities for all employees Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental, and vision benefits 401(K) with employer match Paid time off, paid holidays, family and pet bereavement Pet insurance As a Volunteer Coordinator, you’ll contribute to our success in the following ways: Promotes Elara Caring’s philosophy, mission statement and administrative policies to ensure quality of care. Maintains patient and staff privacy and confidentiality pursuant to HIPAA Privacy Final Rule. Assures that there are sufficient volunteers to consistently provide service time equal to no less than 5% of direct care hours. Supervises and establishes goals and objectives with and for the volunteer program. Screens, selects, evaluates, counsels an provides disciplinary actions to volunteers, to ensure these individuals meet the highest standards of personal integrity, emotional maturity, responsibility, flexibility, and sensitivity needs of the dying patient and family. Assigns volunteers to meet program needs appropriate to volunteers’ interests and skills, including appropriate record keeping. Documents and tracks appropriate volunteer statistical information, and volunteer program records as evidenced by evaluations and other volunteer demographic needs completed before expiration or due date. Manages time in a cost-effective manner regarding the hospice reimbursement methodologies. Tracks and records volunteer hours and comprise a current and accurate volunteer cost-savings report. Assures volunteer recruiting is sufficient and meets set goals per agency strategic plan. What is Required? High School Diploma/GED 2+ years’ experience in a healthcare or hospice environment Ability to plan, organize and supervise volunteers Demonstrated problem solving, organization and attention to detail Able to manage multiple priorities, documentation requirements and deadlines. You will report to the Regional Director/Administrator. This is not a comprehensive list of all job responsibilities; a full job description will be provided. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Equal Employment Opportunity : We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at View email address on click.appcast.io. Pay & Benefit Information : Compensation for this role will be determined based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, skills, competencies, and relevant experience. Elara offers a broad range of benefits. Learn more at EVerify : Elara Caring participates in E-Verify after a job offer is accepted and Form I-9 completed. #J-18808-Ljbffr Elara Caring