Volunteer Coordinator at Texas Children's Medical Center

DescriptionWe are searching for a volunteer coordinator. Someone who will coordinate and supervise the corps of volunteers at the Hospital including interviewing placing the volunteers in appropriate service assignments in the hospital and off-site locations.Think youve got what it takesQualifications:H.S. Diploma or GED Experience required.2 years experience related to volunteer services required.An associate or bachelors Degree may be substituted for the experience requirement on a year-for-year basis.Event Coordination experience preferred.Responsibilities:Places volunteers in appropriate positions according to established procedures set forth by Hospital and departmental policies and procedures and Joint Commission requirements.Interviews volunteers.Places volunteers in appropriate assignments.Responsible for ensuring that criminal background checks are completed for all volunteers.Follows up when necessary and maintains information in secure file according to Joint Commission guidelines.Orients volunteers and schedules training for volunteers.Ensure the satisfaction of volunteers and hospital staff.Interacts with hospital staff to ensure that they receive volunteers that match the departments needs.Maintains open communication with volunteer preceptors to ensure successful placements and respond to staff comments/concerns/suggestions as they arise.Interacts with volunteers throughout their assignment to ensure their satisfaction and placement in areas/positions that match their interests and skills sets.Supervises and advises volunteers so that they may better understand what is expected of them and may better perform their jobs.Ensures volunteer needs are met throughout the volunteer experience. TActs as a liaison between staff and volunteers as needed to resolve any issues that may arise.Counsels volunteers as needed and documents each incident and files accordingly.Performs essential administrative functions and other duties as assigned.Required Experience:IC Key Skills Fundraising,Communication skills,Physical Examinations,Hospice Care,Workers' Compensation Law,Computer Literacy,Grant Writing,Music Therapy,Memory Care,Public Speaking,Volunteer Management,Writing Skills Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1