Compassus

The Social Worker and Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for modeling the Compassus values of Compassion, Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, and Innovation and for promoting the Compassus philosophy, using the 6 Pillars of Success as the foundation.. Prior experience managing volunteer services or non-profit organization is a plus.. Licensure required to be titled "social worker" or practice social work; LBSW, LMSW, LCSW, or LICSW.. Licensure required to practice social work; LBSW, LMSW, or LCSW.. Licensure required to be titled "social worker" or practice social work; LBSW or LCSW.

volunteer coordinator

Position Summary The Social Worker and Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for modeling the Compassus values of Compassion, Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, and Innovation and for promoting the Compassus philosophy, using the 6 Pillars of Success as the foundation. S/he is responsible for upholding the Code of Ethical Conduct and for promoting positive working relationships within the company, among all departments, and all external stakeholders. The Social Worker provides preventive, educational, and evaluative and treatment services to meet the psychosocial needs of patients and their families, to help them improve, restore, and maintain their maximum level of coping. The Social Worker utilizes community resources and the interdisciplinary team to aid in this process. The Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for recruiting, selecting, training, supervising, and retaining volunteers to adequately support volunteer operations and to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations. He/she will ensure the coordination of patient and family needs for volunteer services and will oversee the development and implementation of the plan of care to meet those needs. Position Specific Responsibilities <ul><li>Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team (IDT), including the development and implementation of the plan of care. </li><li>Promotes the use of volunteers as an intervention to support patient care needs. </li><li>Assists in identifying the need for intervention of other IDT members. </li><li>Effectively communicates patient and family needs to IDT. </li><li>Provides education about volunteer services and role of the volunteer to members of the IDT. </li><li>Prepares reports, in-services, and other documents to demonstrate the value and effectiveness of the volunteer program as requested. </li><li>Utilizes a variety of means to communicate with and retain active volunteers, which may include: </li><li>Newsletters </li><li>Email campaigns </li><li>Gatherings/ celebratory events </li><li>Meetings </li><li>Delivers at least 4 in-services per year for active volunteers. </li><li>Manages volunteer services through accountable awareness of volunteer utilization, documentation and plan of care involvement. </li><li>Assigns patient care and administrative volunteers, providing oversight for activity and documentation requirements. </li><li>Interviews, hires, and trains volunteers; in addition to, planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining volunteers; addressing complaints and resolving problems. </li><li>Performs other duties as assigned. </li> </ul>Education and/or Experience <ul><li>Minimum of Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or other field related to social work with one (1) year of social work experience in a healthcare setting required; and licensure if required by state rules. Will require supervisory oversight by MSW for hospice patient care planning and counseling needs. </li><li>Master's degree in Social Work with one (1) year of social work experience in a healthcare setting highly preferred; and licensure if required by state rules. </li><li>Experience in Social Services, Human Services, Resource Management, or related field preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience desired. </li><li>Prior experience managing volunteer services or non-profit organization is a plus. </li> </ul>Skills <ul><li>Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage. </li><li>Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from leaders, team members, investors, and external parties. Strong written and verbal communications. </li><li>Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to understand, read, write, and speak English. Articulates and embraces hospice philosophy. Ability to effectively delegate and monitor many activities simultaneously. </li> </ul>State Specific Requirements Alabama <ul><li>Licensure required to be titled "social worker" or practice social work; LBSW, LMSW, LCSW, or LICSW. </li> </ul>Arizona <ul><li>If independent counseling needed, license required but not mandatory for hospice. </li> </ul>California <ul><li>If independent counseling needed, license required but not mandatory for hospice. </li> </ul>Georgia <ul><li>BSW from an accredited school of social work is minimum education required but must be supervised by MSW; OR if MSW, must have license if it has been (1) year since graduation. </li> </ul>Illinois <ul><li>Licensure required to be titled "social worker" or practice social work; LBSW, LMSW, LCSW, or LICSW. </li> </ul>Indiana <ul><li>Licensure required to be titled "social worker" or practice social work; LBSW, LMSW, LCSW, or LICSW. </li> </ul>Kansas <ul><li>Licensure required to be titled "social worker" or practice social work; LBSW, LMSW, LCSW, or LICSW. </li> </ul>Louisiana <ul><li>MSW from an accredited school of social work is minimum education required; AND current valid licensure as a SW in the state (LMSW). </li> </ul>Maine <ul><li>Licensure required to be titled "social worker" or practice social work; LBSW, LMSW, LCSW, or LICSW. </li> </ul>Massachusetts <ul><li>Licensure required to be titled "social worker" or practice social work; LBSW, LMSW, LCSW, or LICSW. </li> </ul>Michigan <ul><li>Licensure required to be titled "social worker" or practice social work; LBSW, LMSW, LCSW, or LICSW. </li> </ul>Mississippi <ul><li>Licensure required to be titled "social worker" or practice social work; LBSW, LMSW, LCSW, or LICSW. </li> </ul>Missouri <ul><li>BSW from an accredited school of social work is minimum education required but must be supervised by MSW. </li> </ul>Montana <ul><li>Licensure required to be titled "social worker" or practice social work; LBSW, LMSW, LCSW, or LICSW. </li> </ul>New Hampshire <ul><li>If independent counseling for clinical social work needed, LCSW required. </li> </ul>New Jersey <ul><li>Licensure required to practice social work; LMSW or LCSW. </li> </ul>New Mexico <ul><li>Licensure required to practice social work; LBSW, LMSW, or LCSW. </li> </ul>Ohio <ul><li>Licensure required to be titled "social worker" or practice social work; LBSW, LMSW, LCSW, or LICSW. </li> </ul>Oklahoma <ul><li>Licensure required to be titled "social worker" or practice social work; LBSW, LMSW, LCSW, or LICSW. </li> </ul>South Carolina <ul><li>Licensure required to be titled "social worker" or practice social work; LBSW, LMSW, LCSW, or LICSW. </li> </ul>Texas <ul><li>Licensure required to be titled "social worker" or practice social work; LBSW, LMSW, LCSW, or LICSW. </li> </ul>Virginia <ul><li>If independent counseling for clinical social work needed, LCSW required. </li> </ul>West Virginia <ul><li>Licensure required to be titled "social worker" or practice social work; LBSW, LMSW, LCSW, or LICSW. </li> </ul>Wisconsin <ul><li>Licensure required to be titled "social worker" or practice social work; LBSW or LCSW. </li> </ul>Physical Demands and Work Environment: The demands of this role necessitate a team member to effectively perform essential functions. Adaptations can be made to accommodate team members with disabilities. Regular standing, walking, and manual dexterity are fundamental, along with the ability to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds. Visual acuity requirements include close and distance vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. In a healthcare setting, exposure to bodily fluids, infectious diseases, and conditions typical to the field is expected. Routine use of standard medical equipment and tools associated with clinical care is essential. This description provides a general overview and may vary by role and department, capturing the nuanced demands and conditions inherent to clinical positions in our organization. At Compassus, including all Compassus affiliates, diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our Pillars of Success. We are committed to creating a fair work environment where our team members feel welcomed, highly valued, and respected. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Pay Range $24.19 - $40.32 / hour

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