Volunteer Services Coordinator at Partners In Care in Bend, Oregon

Job Description:

Partners In Care is seeking a Volunteer Services Coordinator with a passion for collaborating with volunteers and a compassion for being present in the end-of-life space.

Start a rewarding career with the leading hospice, home health, and palliative care provider in Central Oregon.

Who we are

As the largest and oldest provider of home health, palliative care, and hospice services in Central Oregon, and one of the largest in Oregon, we provide care to communities throughout Deschutes, Crook, and Jefferson counties. Partners In Care is unique among other service providers as an independent 501(c)3 nonprofit, managed and operated by executives and medical professionals who live in Central Oregon. Our largely mobile workforce of over 200 employees serves patients and their families in a 10,000 square mile area. About 150 local volunteers work with Partners In Care in fundraising, resource coordination, and other areas of community support. As the name Partners In Care suggests, our multi-disciplinary team not only serves patients and families, but its also a valuable partner with other community resources and organizations, coordinating care and meeting a broad spectrum of needs for many population segments.

Partners In Care offers career opportunities that support patients and their families during their most difficult and challenging times recovering from surgery, living with a chronic or serious illness, coping with a terminal condition, or dealing with the loss of a loved one. You will gain valuable experience in a special medical field, expand your knowledge, and make a real impact on the lives of others. A career at Partners In Care isnt just a job for our employees Its a way of getting more out of life and giving back to your community. If youre looking for fulfilling work, a career at Partners In Care may be right for you.

What you will do

Responsible for planning, coordinating, and managing all volunteer program activities in order to meet the needs of the organization in an effective and cost-effective manner complying with all regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

Ensures the volunteer training program is current with regulatory guidelines and revises as necessary Responsible for creative recruitment techniques to ensure adequate number of volunteers to meet the needs of the Transitions Program and Hospice Services Interviews and selects volunteers that are appropriate to provide volunteer hours for administrative and or patient care Provides ongoing supervision and yearly evaluations for all volunteers Collects statistics as required to analyze effectiveness of volunteer program Ensures volunteer timesheets and progress notes are completed within time frames and are accurate Ensures the volunteer hours meet/exceed 5% per regulatory guidelines Maintains active volunteer files in an organized manner. Keeps current with required information Coordinates support/education meetings for volunteers on a regular basis Responsible for weekly volunteer update email Participates in the interdisciplinary team meetings Coordinates volunteer patient activities with rest of interdisciplinary care team. Including keeping care plans updated Coordinates volunteer activities with Transitions department/clients Engages in networking with individuals and community groups to promote the volunteer department and Partners In Care. Supervises Volunteer Associate Provides annual recognition activity for volunteers Adheres to Partners In Care Mission, Values, and Behaviors

The above statements are meant to be a representative summary of the duties of Volunteer Services Coordinator position.

Qualifications

Demonstrates good communications and public relations skills. Ability to supervise, coordinate, and evaluate volunteer services Understands hospice philosophy Ability to organize and develop volunteer hospice personnel for both patient and organizational needs