Job Description

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The Hospice Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for the recruitment, training, and supervision of the volunteer component of hospice services to terminally ill patients and serves as a member of the interdisciplinary group.

This role will be a Hybrid role supporting our Franklin and Murfressboro, TN branches 

Essential Job Functions:

• Recruits and screens applicants for volunteer services in the area of patient support/respite service, bereavement support, or administrative support.
• Oversees and provides comprehensive volunteer training. 
• Assesses patient/family/caregiver for volunteer needs and makes appropriate assignment of volunteers.
• Makes initial joint visit with volunteer to introduce volunteer services to the patient/family/caregiver, completes the Volunteer Activity Plan.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team in the implementing, review, and revision of the patient’s/family’s plan of care and assists in the determination of volunteer needs.
• Supervises all aspects of the volunteer program; scheduling, monitoring appropriateness of patient care assignments, and completing probationary and annual performance evaluations.
• Monitors and updates volunteer personnel files as needed.
• Oversees completion of monthly reports required for: review of program status, verification of volunteer hours, and percentage of volunteer utilization vs. direct labor hours.
• Coordinates or provides continuing education for volunteers.
• Conducts volunteer support meetings as needed.
• Supports quality improvement efforts through participation in quality improvement activities as requested.
• Attends in-services and continuing education activities.
• Interfaces with the patient/family/caregiver, the hospice team, other health care providers in a respectful, professional and courteous manner.
• Acts as a community liaison, providing community education on hospice philosophy and volunteer services.
• Maintains sound privacy and security practices and prevents privacy or security breaches. If breach occurs, takes corrective action.

Why Join Our Team?

• Innovative technology to make your life easier
• Our care team work together to meet the needs of each patient
• Nationwide career opportunities where our leaders encourage advancements
• Our care teams enjoy the flexibility of getting to build rapport with patients to produce the best outcomes

Aveanna Healthcare Offers:

• 401(k) with match
• Health, Dental and Vision Benefits for employees at 30+ hours
• Tuition Discounts and Reimbursement
• PTO, Sick Time, and Paid Holidays

Requirements:

• Baccalaureate or Masters Degree in Counseling, Social Work, Education, or related field. 
• Two years experience in the area of volunteerism, death and dying, bereavement or related area. Prefer previous exposure to hospice services.
• Excellent time management skills, and communication skills.
• Valid CPR

HHH

As an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees must comply with all health-related requirements in all relevant jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and testing, subject to exemptions for medical or religious reasons as appropriate.

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