Volunteer Coordinator

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Job description

Date Posted:

November 16, 2021

Department:

Volunteer Services

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Hours Per Week:

40

Union Contract:

Non-Union

Weekend Rotation:

Occasional

Job Summary:

Develops and coordinates all aspects of the volunteer program to ensure the recruitment, hiring, education and appropriate placement of volunteers for optimal integration and support.

Job Description:

Principle Responsibilities

* Volunteer program management
* Develops, coordinates and oversees program, including training, processes, polices and ensuring compliance.
* Sources and recruits volunteers to meet departmental goals and objectives.
* Oversees and manages the volunteer application process including background screening, immunization screening and file management.
* Conducts orientation to ensure understanding of work and competency.
* Coordinates educational opportunities and required education as needed.
* Manages and maintains volunteer data including documentation of volunteer hours.
* Recognizes volunteers' work internally and externally and length of service.

* Integrates volunteer program
* Works with management and/or interdisciplinary teams to identify volunteer opportunities and patient and family needs.
* Maximizes the skills and abilities of volunteers through position matching.
* Increases community visibility by planning and implementing outreach activities.
* May oversee the activities of an auxiliary group.
* Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

* High School or GED required and
* Associate's or Vocational degree preferred or
* Some post secondary education preferred
* 2 to 5 Years prior Human Resources and/or healthcare experience preferred and
* Excellent verbal communication skills, able to problem solve, prioritize and manage time effectively preferred
* Valid Driver's License if working in Hospice required

Leadership Capabilities

* See the Big Picture: Know where we are going as an organization. Use sound judgement and critical thinking to make good decisions that support our mission.
* I know where Allina is going and how my role fits into this picture
* I capture important lessons and share them to foster innovation
* I am good at anticipating the implications of my decisions
* I understand and apply the disciplines of continuous improvement

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* Inspire Greatness: Inspire others by connecting their purpose to the broader mission. Lead others through change and celebrate success.
* I help my team connect to the broader mission
* I see and fulfill my role in motivating the team around me
* I celebrate success and help my partners see what is possible with change
* I call out and address unexpected roadblocks or problems

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* Foster Learning and Growth: Role model growth, ongoing development and self-care. Empower, coach and encourage others to be at their best selves.
* I role-model self-care and ongoing development
* I share my knowledge and coach others to foster growth and success
* I demonstrate enthusiasm for learning
* I candidly advocate for the resources I need
* I support my colleagues in their development and growth

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* Deliver Excellence: Set and align clear goals, measure results, and continually improve safety, quality, experience, and innovation.
* I take ownership of outcomes and fulfillment of goals
* I facilitate adjustments to assure positive results
* I work with a sense of urgency, concern and determination
* I use well-grounded approaches to create sustainable solutions repeatedly
* I engage and foster improvements to impact safety, quality, and efficiency

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* Succeed Together:Connect with others authentically. Recognize the value of each individual and seek diverse points of view. Collaborate to succeed together.
* I consider how decisions might impact my colleagues
* I am generous in my commitment to supporting the needs of my partners
* I respect others' opinions, praise good work and encourage all team members to be involved
* I seek common ground and work to create mutually beneficial outcomes

Functional Competencies

* Collaboration: Maintains mutually beneficial partnerships with other functions.
* Communication Skills: Communicates using persuasion and authority.
* Functional Knowledge: Thorough understanding of his/her discipline and a rudimentary understanding of other disciplines.
* Job Impact: Work team and other connected work teams.
* Problem Solving: Arrives at a conclusion based on previous experiences and good judgment.
* Leadership Skills: Manages a team.

Physical Demands

Sedentary:

Lifting weight Up to 10 lbs. occasionally, negligible weight frequently

Additional Job Description:

Position will be covering volunteer needs for JA Wedum Residential hospice as well as serving the hospice team that serves JA Wedum.