Job Details

Volunteer Coordinator

THE WHAT

Are you someone who is motivated, organized and has a desire to create meaningful connections? If so, we want you! Ancora Home Health and Hospice is currently looking for a Volunteer Coordinator to manage and grow our hospice volunteer program through close working relationships with current and potential volunteers. A Volunteer Coordinator should also be willing to strengthen the volunteer program through community outreach with outside organizations. You will be provided with the tools and support needed, but trusted to use your own unique talents and abilities to recruit, train and manage necessary administrative tasks in a timely manner. Close contact with the hospice team to best pair volunteers with patients is a priority.

THE WHO

Ancora Home Health and Hospice is part of Aegis Healthcare, a company specializing in providing premier post-acute continuum of care services unknown to exist elsewhere. Through continuous innovation and improvement, our fast-growing company provides opportunities for career development and growth for those seeking leadership positions.

THE WHY

Our mission is simple: Provide high-quality, compassionate care. By living our values of Character, Experience & Trust, both personally and professionally, our employees are making a difference in our communities and in the lives of those we serve. It's the Ancora difference.

THE PERKS

You spend a good portion of your life working, so why not enjoy the people and place you call the office? In addition to the usual reasons people come to work (compensation, benefits, snacks), we have an employee experience program that truly sets us apart. We believe in the importance of having a work-life balance and want you to enjoy all that life has to offer. Flight to Hawaii? Skydiving? Broadway play? You choose it - the experience is yours!

THE FINER DETAILS

Health Benefits - we have them!

• Comprehensive Medical Plan

• Dental Plan

• Vision Plan

Career Benefits - the sky is the limit!

• Tuition Reimbursement Program

• Years of Service Recognition

• Continued Training and Education

• Career Advancement Opportunities

Financial Benefits - life happens!

• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

• Life, Accident and Disability Insurance

Personal Benefits - you deserve a break!

• Paid Time Off

• Aegis Experience Rewards Program

Be The Difference - because you can!

• Thrive on establishing high level standards

• Commit to professionalism while performing job duties and responsibilities

• Have a positive attitude

• Be a team player and a problem solver

• Possess honesty and integrity

Job Responsibilities - you knew they were coming!

• Plan, coordinate and supervise delivery of all volunteer services.

• Assign volunteers to service based on program needs and the volunteer's interests and skills.

• Assess and monitor a record keeping system which includes services delivered and actual time involved.

• Recruit, interview and onboard new volunteers.

• Design and supervise the orientation and training of volunteers.

• Monitor and evaluate volunteer performance.

• Ensure compliance with hospice policies and procedures.

• Plan and conduct volunteer support meetings and required education.

• Prepare service reports as required by the Administrator.

• Facilitate community awareness and support of the hospice volunteer program.

• Maintain relationships with other program leaders.

• Attend hospice IDG meetings and act as a liaison between volunteers and IDG team members.

• Comply with hospice infection control policies and protocols.

• Participate in in-service programs and present in-services as assigned.

• Completes hospice training program.

• Performs other duties as assigned by the Administrator.

Skills and Qualifications - we know you have them!

• High school diploma

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a related field preferred; previous volunteer activity a plus.

• Ability to complete the hospice training program upon hire.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills among different types of personalities.

• Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgement.

• Valid driver's license, clean driving record and reliable automobile; proof of current automobile insurance.

• Criminal background check clearance/fingerprint clearance.

• Negative TB test required.

• Current CPR certification.

Physical Requirements - to support others!

Requires some physical effort throughout the day including standing, kneeling, squatting, reaching, twisting, climbing, walking and lifting up to 50 pounds. Must possess sight/hearing senses or use appropriate adaptive devices that will enable senses to function at a level required to meet essential duties of this position.

Mental Requirements - you can do it!

Must be able to work independently and remain flexible with changing situations. Possess good interpersonal skills and ability work with those with differing backgrounds and beliefs. Must be able to cope with mental and emotional stress and demonstrate emotional stability.

Working Environment - there will be snacks!

Works indoors in agency office and in patient homes/care facilities; travel to and from patients is required. Some community events may be required. Must be able to tolerate exposure to elements, including, but not limited to the following: odors, blood, body fluids and excrements, adverse environmental conditions and hazardous materials.