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.

Job Description:

To continue to be an industry pioneer in delivering unparalleled care, we need a Hospice Volunteer Coordinator. with commitment and compassion. Are you one of them? If so, apply today!

As a Hospice 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 and 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 or GED equivalent required
• 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
• Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment
• Must possess a valid driver's license, maintain an acceptable driving record, OR have reliable transportation to travel between patient homes and assigned work locations.

What's in it for you?  

• Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental, and vision benefits including pet insurance  
• 401(K) with employer match  
• Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff and continuing education opportunities for all employees at no cost  
• Paid time off, paid holidays, family, and pet bereavement  
• Fleet vehicle program (restrictions apply) or mileage reimbursement.  

* Benefit eligibility can vary by position and shift status.

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 [email protected].

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 https://careers.elara.com/us/en/benefits

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