Volunteer Coordinator
Bethany Hospice is looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate Volunteer Coordinator to join our team!
In this dynamic role, you’ll recruit and train the volunteer pool to provide crucial support and companionship to patients and families during their hospice journey. You’ll be the heart of the volunteer program, keeping volunteers engaged, connected, and motivated, while ensuring that every interaction is meaningful. If you’re someone who thrives in a community-focused environment, enjoys working with people, and feels comfortable supporting grieving families, this is the perfect opportunity to make a lasting impact while being part of a caring, dedicated team. We serve patients within a 35-mile radius of our Greentree office in private residences, assisted living and skilled nursing facilities.
Schedule:
Typical hours are Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm, but we’re flexible! Check out what kind of candidate we are looking for and what benefits we have to offer below.
The Bethany Way
That is what our staff calls it, the Bethany Way.
It means taking care of each other so that we can take care of our patients and families. We have been named to the Best Places to Work list in Western Pennsylvania or Pennsylvania 13 times.
It means being part of a team, a family, that gives 100% to take care of our patients and families.
It means having your voice heard and your opinion valued.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services, Social Work, Community Organizing or related field or equivalent related experience (preferred).
One year experience in human services, social work, hospice or other community volunteerism (preferred).
Ability to organize and develop volunteer personnel for patient and organizational needs.
Ability to manage a group of individuals acting in a volunteer capacity.
Ability to develop, coordinate, implement and evaluate volunteer services including recruitment, training, placement, and retention of volunteers and all administrative responsibilities.
Must be computer literate.
Ability to read, analyze and interpret written material relating to healthcare, including technical procedures and governmental regulations. Ability to write reports and present information.
Knowledge and commitment to hospice philosophy, principles of death & dying. (We can help you with this part!)
Manage the bereavement program for the loved ones of patients that have passed.
Demonstrate excellent observation and communication skills.
Compliance with accepted professional standards and practices.
Ability to work in an interdisciplinary setting.
Ability to provide good written documentation in a timely manner.
Satisfactory references from employers and/or professional peers.
Satisfactory criminal background check.
Valid driver’s license and an automobile that is insured is accordance with state law and is in good working order.
Self-directed with the ability to work with little supervision.
The Benefits
We take care of our staff with excellent benefits:
Medical, dental, vision and life insurance with low employee contributions
Supplemental insurances for cancer, critical illness, disability and more
PTO of 17 days per year, with increases after 2 years of employment
6 paid holidays
Paid mileage/paid cell phone stipend
401K with employer match
Uniforms & all PPE provided
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement and Continuing Education
Pet Insurance
The ability to brag that you work for Bethany Hospice and more!
The Details
Salary range: $40,000-$50,000/yr; depending on experience
Hours: FT, PT or PRN (30 hrs to be Full-time) - come talk to us about what we can offer!!
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Come Interview Us!
Please contact us with any questions. Join our team—we got you!
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Bethany Hospice is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of their race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin or ancestry, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, citizenship or veteran status.
