Volunteer Manager (Hospice)

We are hiring for a Volunteer Manager. 

At Louisiana Hospice and Palliative Care, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve—it truly is all about helping people. 

​We strive to offer benefits that reward the whole you!​

• employee wellness programs
• flexibility for true work-life balance 
• holidays & paid time off 
• continuing education & career growth opportunities
• company-wide support & resources to help you achieve your goals

​Take your career to a new level of caring. Apply today!

The Hospice Volunteer Manager supports the company's operations by leading, managing, and coordinating agency volunteers. Essential functions include coordinating recruitment, training, on-going education, and assignments for Hospice Volunteers according to regulatory and state guidelines.

• Implement necessary actions to ensure that the program meets the standards set by regulatory or certification bodies, and company pillars, regarding the participation of volunteers.
• Submit timely reports to the Executive Director and Director of Clinical services regarding volunteer activities and levels of participation assuring compliance of 5% regulatory volunteer participation hours.
• Meets with patients, caregivers, families, and hospice team to coordinate patient care related volunteer assignments.
• Assigns volunteers to appropriate activities.
• Monitors reports from the volunteers and brings urgent items to the attention of the appropriate supervisor.
• Maintains accurate and timely volunteer activity care plan documentation in the electronic medical record system in compliance with federal and state standards and regulations.

• High School diploma or equivalent is required
• Associate degree or work equivalent is preferred
• Experience in health environment preferred
• Experience in working with people
• Proven management and leadership skills are preferred

Skill Requirements

• Excellent writing and presentation skills
• Current CPR certified, driver's license, valid vehicle insurance and access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation.
• Effective communication skills with a positive and outgoingattitude.
• Ability to coordinate and evaluate volunteer services.
• Strong computer skills with Microsoft suite. Ability to learn multiple applications.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills, consistent and flexible in a changing environment.
• Ability to exercise sound independent judgment and take initiative.