• Hospice Volunteer Coordinator

    Trinity Health (Watkinsville, GA)


    Employment Type:

    Full time

    Shift:

    Description:

    Hospice Volunteer Coordinator for St. Mary’s Hospice in Athens, Ga.

     

    The Coordinator of Volunteer Services plans the volunteer program for the integrated Hospice and Home Health agency and participates in strategic planning efforts for volunteer recruitment.

    Essential Functions

    • Ensures the appropriate Human Resource programs are supporting and sustaining the growth of THHS. Programs include recruiting, employing and retaining qualified individuals to maintain staffing levels, staff development, safety, compliance, and employee relations.

    • Develops policies and procedures related to the operation of the Volunteer Program.

    • Responsible for coordination of Volunteer Training Program and assignment of volunteers into patient care, clerical and community education.

    • Ensures all volunteers are screened per organizational policy and procedure.

    • Ensures all volunteers are oriented and trained in compliance with CHAP and organizational policies.

    Minimum Qualifications

    • Mandatory BA in Healthcare Social Sciences or related field, or comparable experience.

    • One year supervisory experience in healthcare, preferably in a Hospice environment.

    • Two years work experience with volunteer programs preferred.

    • Ability to work in team setting.

    • Familiarity with principles related to death and dying.

    • Commitment to the philosophy and policies of Hospice care.

    • Current motor vehicle driving license.

    Other benefits

    + Medical, dental and vision insurance - Day 1!

    + Short and long-term disability

    + 403b with matching contribution

    + Generous paid time off PLUS 7 paid holidays

    + Mileage reimbursement

    + Tuition reimbursement

    + Comprehensive orientation

     

    St. Mary’s Home Care and Hospice is located in Athens, GA and is a member of Trinity Health at Home, a national home care, palliative care and hospice organization serving communities in twelve states. We are a comprehensive, trusted provider of home care and end-of-life care in the sacred place that people call home. A Catholic-based, non-profit organization, we serve patients and their loved ones with home care (skilled nursing, physical/occupational and speech therapy, and medical social work), hospice and bereavement services. Our legacy continues with a pioneering, future-thinking care model. We blend clinical expertise with our exclusive Home Care Connect™ virtual care program to help patients achieve their health goals. We have energizing new vision and strategy. Join us and shape the future of healthcare!

     

    Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

     

    Our Commitment

     

    Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

    Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

    Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

     

    Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

     

    EOE including disability/veteran