Position Summary

To coordinate volunteer staff and facilitate volunteer programs, inclusive of our Hospice End of Life Doula Program. The Volunteer Coordinator works under the supervision of Volunteer Resources Supervisor to meet Medicare and the Joint Commission requirement of 5% of total care hours with volunteer contact hours. The position will implement sound administrative practices that meet or exceeds standards of Joint Commission, including but not limited to mandatory tuberculosis testing, infection control, safety training and systems for record keeping, as well as maintains quarterly volunteer statistics. The position will maintain a working relationship with Valley Hospital to ensure a coordinated volunteer program throughout Valley Health Systems. Maintains active membership in appropriate state and national organizations to keep current on volunteer management trends and best practices.

Education

Bachelor’s degree required, with a concentration or certificate in Social Work, counseling or human resources preferred.

Experience

Minimum two (2) years of volunteer experience required.

Skills

• Demonstrates effective interaction and communication (oral, writing, presenting) skills.
• Effective organization skills and ability to perform work accurately and pay attention to details, often changing from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure.
• Ability to function competently in stressful situations and a changing work environment related to changing patient needs, including working with patients with acute, chronic, and complex disease processes, and those who are in end-of life stages.  
• Ability to work cooperatively within the health-system; with patients and family members; and with multidisciplinary team members (i.e., physicians, Rehab, Lab, etc.).
• Ability to utilize effective time management to set priorities, perform job related responsibilities, and respond quickly to emergency situations. Ability to use critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills effectively problem solve and deliver care. Microsoft Office Proficient
• Meditech - Appropriate to Department/Area
• Utilizes Communications Equipment (i.e., fax machine, telephone, printer, copier, etc.) appropriately.
• May be required to drive personal vehicle as needed. Driver's License - current and valid New Jersey driver's license. Employees must adhere to all procedural guidelines in HR Policy 1-13 including demonstrating an acceptable driving record for the duration of their employment if driving continues to be a responsibility of the job.

Job Location

Kraft Center

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Benefits

• Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees)
• Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D(Full Time Employees)
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plans
• Supplemental Voluntary Benefits ( e.g. Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.)
• 6 Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (varies), Wellness Time Off, Extended Illness
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Assistance 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership Discount
• Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities

Salary

Joining Valley Health System means becoming part of a dedicated team that values the highest quality of care in a supportive environment. In our commitment to high performance and reliability, we encourage and recognize exceptional individual performance through our industry leading compensation practices including a starting salary and benefits in accordance with your role, experience, education, and licensure. Actual individual salaries vary depending on these factors. The salary listed does not include other forms of compensation or benefits.

Pay Range: $27.94 - $34.93 (per hour)

EEO Statement

Valley Health System does not discriminate on the basis of ancestry, age, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, civil union status, color, creed, disability, domestic partnership, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, marital status, medical condition or illness, mental or physical handicap, national origin, nationality, perceived disability, pregnancy, race, refusal to submit to genetic testing or make available results of such tests, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran’s status or any other protected basis, in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and Local laws. This applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, transfer, termination, layoff, compensation, benefits, social and recreational programs, and all other conditions and privileges of employment.