Volunteer Coordinator (NE)

JOB SUMMARYTo maintain and coordinate the volunteer program for Hospice. Responsible for the orientation, training and coordination of all Hospice volunteers, for volunteer program administration and development in all service areas.II. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES1. Plan and supervise delivery of all volunteer services.2. Assign volunteers to service on the basis of program needs and the volunteers' interests and skills.3. Assess and monitor a recordkeeping system which includes services delivered and actual time involved.4. Recruit, interview and select volunteers.5. Design and supervise the orientation and training of volunteers.6. Monitor and evaluate volunteers' performance.7. Assure volunteers' compliance with Hospice policies and procedures.8. Plan and conduct volunteer support meetings.9. Prepare services reports as required by the Director.10. Facilitate community awareness and support of Hospice volunteer program.11. Maintain relationship with other program leaders.12. Attend Hospice IDG meetings and act as liaison between volunteers and IDG.13. Adhere to Hospice standards and consistently interpret and accurately perform all assigned responsibilities.14. Comply with Hospice infection control policies and protocols.15. Works with IDG concept of patient care.16. Participate in in-service programs and present in services as assigned.17. Completes Hospice training program.18. Performs other duties as assigned by Director.The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by the employee of this job. The employee may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.III. JOB REQUIREMENTS (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)1. High school diploma2. Minimum 2 years of experience in a related field, preferred.3. Volunteer activity, preferred.4. Completes Hospice training program.5. Ability to work independently, make accurate, and at times, quick judgments.6. Ability to respond appropriately to crisis outside of a hospital setting.7. Acceptance of and adaptability to different social, racial, cultural and religious modes8. The ability to drive and/or have access to transportation for agency related travel (e.g. community partners, patients, etc.) is an essential function of the job. Must have and maintain a valid driver's license, maintain automobile insurance coverage and have access to an automobile.IV. WORKING ENVIRONMENT (Check all that apply)Blood & Bodily Fluids Latex Odors, ChemicalsDisease Hazardous Drugs Other:TB (to require mask) Mechanical/Electrical Other:V. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSPlease complete based on a normal day's work.Employees are asked to sign a statement indicating whether they can perform the essential functions of their position.Requests for accommodation will be considered on an individual basis.Classification Max Frequent Occasional This JobSedentary 10 lbsLight 25 lbs 10 lbs Medium 50 lbs 25 lbs 10 lbsHeavy 100 lbs 50 lbs 20 lbsVery Heavy > 100 lbsFrequent > 50% of day Occasional 20% -50%of day Limited Up to 20% of daySittingTwisting/turning from waistStandingClimbingCrawlingLeft/right foot movementWalkingBendingKneelingSquattingPush/Pull objectsReaching above shoulder levelReaching below shoulder levelHanding (holding, grasping, workingwith hands)Repetitive movement of the hand (includes typing and ten-key use)Check if AppropriateSenses needed to perform essential functions of the position: Hearing, talking, depthperception, color, vision, touch and smell.Maintain a stable posture and gait with hands free to perform anticipated or routineand emergent patient care.Endurance (cardiovascular fitness)Physically and mentally able to work extended hours when necessaryVI. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTI have read this job description and fully understand the requirements and notices set forth therein. I hereby accept the position and agree to perform the identified essential functions in a safe manner and in accordance with the Company's established policies and procedures. I agree to request guidance from my Supervisor in the event that I am unsure of how to interpret any policy.I further understand that my employment is at-will and thereby understand that my employment may be terminated at-will either by the Company or myself, and that such termination can be made with or without notice.This position consistently supports and promotes compliance with the Code of Conduct by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the agency, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licensure requirements (if applicable), and all policies and procedures.The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.