Director of Volunteers: Volunteers In Medicine Jacksonville

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Job Title Director of Volunteers

Location Jacksonville, FL

Organization Name Volunteers in Medicine Jacksonville, Inc.

Position Overview

Work Requirements:

  • Strong interpersonal skills with ability to work effectively within a team concept
  • Issue resolution skills
  • Leadership skills
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Excellent communication skills (oral, written and non-verbal)
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Products and general computer skills required
  • Must be comfortable communicating clearly with individuals
  • Protected Health Information (PHI) will routinely be handled and/or observed, and HIPAA guidelines must be followed

Hours: Full time – 40 hours / week Monday-Friday and some Saturdays

Job Type: Full-time Pay: $50,000.00 - $63,000.00 per year

Benefits: Flexible schedule; Health insurance; Paid time off

Education: Bachelor's (Required)

Experience: Volunteer Recruiters & Coordinators: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person 

Key Responsibilities All VIMJAX employees are expected to conform to the following standards, regardless of position:

  • Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision;
  • Interact professionally with other employees, customers and suppliers;
  • Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments;
  • Interact effectively and respectfully with Volunteers of all ages and backgrounds;
  • Treat every patient with respect and compassion;

Principal Duties and Responsibilities - The Director of Volunteers is responsible for the following at both the San Marco and West Jax clinics:

  • Responsible for recruitment of volunteers in the medical, clinical support, and administrative areas.
  • Responds to all volunteer inquiries and leads on potential volunteers.
  • Screens, interviews, credentials and completes application process for all volunteers, including background screening.
  • Schedules and presents new orientation monthly for all new volunteers.
  • Updates and maintains volunteer information database and volunteer files; trains volunteers on how to sign in and out of Volgistics so hours are appropriately captured.
  • Schedules training and shadowing sessions for new volunteers.
  • Works with the Clinic Managers, Clinical Director, Medical Directors, and COO to effectively schedule volunteers.
  • Communicates VIM policy changes and operational changes to all volunteers weekly.
  • Takes all reports of absences and does necessary follow-up or obtains substitutes.
  • Develops and implements volunteer recognition and retention techniques including, but not limited to: sending volunteers birthday, get well and sympathy cards and planning volunteer appreciation celebrations (holiday parties, VIM anniversary celebrations, monthly VIM Voice), and service hour recognitions.
  • Remains available for clinic tours for potential volunteers or guests.
  • Assists with or writes procedures for lay volunteer positions.
  • Maintains an environment that is motivational and nurturing for all volunteer personnel.
  • Communicates daily with volunteers via e-mail, text, phone and in person.
  • Tracks volunteer hours through Volgistics and reviews periodically for individual awards.
  • Reports fiscal year total hours.
  • Orders awards.
  • Obtains feedback from volunteers verbally, in writing, and/or through volunteer surveys and resolves issues in a timely manner.
  • Oversees the creation of schedule calendars for the current and following month.
  • Posts current calendar schedules with volunteer breakdown by position.
  • Maintains records for professional clinical volunteers: licensure, malpractice insurance, current APRN protocols.
  • Manages malpractice insurance for volunteer physicians.
  • Writes letters of recommendation and/or applications for volunteers seeking graduate or medical school admission.
  • Tracks medical school acceptances.
  • Coordinates volunteers for special projects e.g. events, community presentations.
  • Assists with and attends VIM events and publicity efforts as needed.
  • Works with the CEO to finalize the yearly volunteer budget.
  • Submits nominations on behalf of VIM for local and national awards. 

Qualifications Qualifications Bachelors Degree 2-4 Years experience in non-profit setting working with volunteers Experience working with a team

How to Apply https://www.indeed.com/job/director-volunteers-48a3b6e836b0a483