Coord Volunteers - Hospice
 Carle Health | |
 United States, Illinois, Normal | |
| 207 Landmark Drive (Show on map) | |
 Jan 10, 2025 | |
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Overview
The Hospice Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for the coordination of the Hospice volunteer program including: volunteer recruitment, volunteer training/development, volunteer support and advocacy, placement/match of volunteers and evaluation of the volunteer program. Participates as an active member of the hospice interdisciplinary team. Qualifications License/Certifications: Education: Associate's Degree: Related Field Other Knowledge/Skills: Volunteer programs Responsibilities Maintains accurate documentation within volunteer program. Monitors and maintains volunteer files, including mandated elements. Volunteer Recruitment: Demonstrates active and ongoing efforts to recruit volunteers. Plans and implements recruitment strategies that produce desired results (i.e., recruitment of specific skills, recruitment of specific geographically located volunteers, and recruitment of a specified number of volunteers). Evaluates and modifies recruitment strategies as indicated. Recruitment Screening: Identifies useful skills, abilities, aptitude and organizational fit of volunteer recruits using interview and screening processes. Orients/Qualifies volunteers for service. Plans and implements initial orientation and training that result in qualified/competent volunteers eligible for service to hospice. Evaluates and modifies orientation and training as indicated by results achieved. Conducts ongoing training and development of active volunteers. Plans and implements ongoing training and development of active hospice volunteers resulting in skill maintenance an enhancement of abilities to serve the hospice program. Evaluates and modifies ongoing training and development strategies as indicated. Volunteer Retention: Retains satisfied volunteers committed to hospice service. Plan and implements retention strategies to maximize retention of qualified hospice volunteers. (Strategies may include, but are not limited to: ongoing training/development, rewards and recognition, support and advocacy ). Monitors retention and attrition rate and reason. Evaluates and modifies retention strategies as indicated. Matching/placing volunteers in service: Efficiently and effectively matches volunteer requests with appropriately skilled volunteer. Collaborates with leadership to develop new programs and opportunities for volunteer service within hospice program in the areas of administrative duties, bereavement services, direct patient care, indirect patient support, fundraising, community outreach, and organizational service. Supervises and evaluates individual volunteer performance. Rewards and recognizes volunteer service in a timely manner through informal, spontaneous, and formal methods. Actively participates in IDT meetings/team communications by representing and advocating for volunteer program. Determines opportunities for volunteer support and enrichment of patient/family end of life experiences with Carle Hospice. Maintains 5% Staff to Volunteer hours threshold per Conditions of Participation requirements and accreditation standards. About Us Find it here. Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance - and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all at Carle Health. Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet designations, the nation's highest honor for nursing care. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world's first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: human.resources@carle.com. Compensation and Benefits The compensation range for this position is $16.45per hour - $26.65per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits. | |