Hospice volunteer coordinator Job at Willow Branch Hospice, Park Ridge, IL

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  • Willow Branch Hospice
  • Park Ridge, IL

Job Description

Join Our Mission to Build Something Extraordinary!

Are you a compassionate, dedicated hospice aide seeking an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients? Are you ready to be part of an exciting startup hospice company built on a foundation of RESPECT? If so, we want to hear from you.

About Us:

We are a startup hospice company with a mission to deliver high quality hospice care that honors the individual needs of patients and their families. We aim to support and provide comfort to our patients, families, and other loved ones during life's final journey. Our core values are R*esponsibility, Excellence, Supportive, Passionate, Empathy, Celebrating, and T*ogether (RESPECT). We believe our staff is the heart and soul of the organization.

What We Offer:

  • A unique opportunity to be part of a startup and shape the future of the company.
  • Growth and development opportunities as we expand.
  • A supportive and respectful work environment.
  • Competitive salaries and benefits.

Job description:

Job Overview

As a Volunteer Coordinator, you will be the driving force behind our volunteer programs, ensuring that every participant feels valued and engaged. You will lead recruitment efforts, manage training sessions, and oversee volunteer activities to create a vibrant community of support. Your leadership will empower volunteers to make a meaningful impact while enhancing their skills and experiences.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Develop and implement a volunteer recruitment program.
  • Develop and implement the volunteer training and orientation program.
  • Provide volunteers with assignments. If the assignment is with a patient, the Volunteer Coordinator reviews the Volunteer Plan of Care with the Volunteer before they make a patient visit.
  • Provide supervision to volunteers, this includes:
  • periodic supervisory visits;
  • volunteer performance evaluations;
  • ensuring time sheets and visit notes are completed and submitted per policy; and
  • reviewing of volunteer visit notes to ensure the plan of care is being followed.
  • Maintain volunteer personnel files.
  • Attend IDG meetings.
  • Participate in QAPI activities.
  • Maintain monthly statistics regarding the volunteer program.
  • Maintain line of communication with Volunteers. (i.e., Keep volunteers informed of IDG meetings, in-services and training opportunities, notification of changes in patient status affecting visits, etc.)
  • Assume responsibility for self-development by continually striving to improve his/her practice through formal education, attendance at workshops and conferences, active participation in professional and related organizational meetings, and individual research and reading.
  • Must complete a minimum of 6 hours of initial training in the first 60 days of employment as required by the Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementia’s Services Act.

Basic qualifications

  • Minimum of one (1) year experience in a health care setting. (Hospice and/or Volunteer Experience preferred.)
  • Proven experience in volunteer management or related fields.
  • Strong public speaking skills with the ability to engage diverse audiences.

Preferred qualifications

  • Background in social work or community engagement initiatives.
  • Demonstrated leadership experience in managing teams or projects.
  • Familiarity with training and development practices tailored for volunteers.

Why you’ll love it here

We are dedicated to creating an environment where our team members can thrive both personally and professionally. Our commitment to your growth is reflected in our supportive culture that values collaboration, creativity, and community impact.

Our benefits include:

  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • A dynamic work environment that encourages innovation.
  • Supportive leadership committed to your success.
  • A chance to make a real difference in the community through meaningful volunteer work. Join us as we inspire others through service! Your passion for helping others will not only enrich the lives of those around you but also create lasting connections within our community.

Job Type: Part-time

Benefits:

  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off

Work Location: On the road

Job Tags

Part time, Flexible hours,

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