Volunteer Coordinator

Requisition ID: 413854

Position Number: TBDMISC264423

City: To Be Determined

Employer: Prairie Mountain Health

Site: Prairie Mountain Health - To be determined

Department / Unit: Volunteer Services

Job Stream: Non-Clinical

Union : MGEU

FTE: 0.50

Anticipated Shift: Days

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Salary: As per collective agreement

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Regional Coordinator - Volunteer Services, the Coordinator - Volunteer Services is responsible for the delivery of quality volunteer services within Prairie Mountain Health programs and services. The Coordinator - Volunteer Services fosters/facilitates interdisciplinary, collaborative relationships within an assigned area to ensure a high standard of patient/resident care is delivered.

The Coordinator - Volunteer Services will oversee and provide service to volunteer operations in designated geographical area of Prairie Mountain Health.

The responsibilities of the Coordinator encompass the domains of coordination leadership, planning, organizing, program development, communication, resourcemanagement, advancement of knowledge, and continuous quality improvement.

Qualifications:

• This position is responsible for the North site of PMH.
• Grade 12 education required
• Certificate in Volunteer Management or equivalent relevant education
• Minimum of two years recent relevant health care experience
• Experience in Recreation and Volunteer programs
• Knowledge of electronic scheduling program such as Better Impact
• Proficiency with Microsoft programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint), as well as Internet applications and other Information Technology
• Province of Manitoba Class 5 Drivers License and access to a personal vehicle to provide service within Prairie Mountain Health
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory ability
• Demonstrated experience in employee and labour relations
• Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to work independently
• Demonstrated problem solving and decision-making skills
• Demonstrated flexibility to facilitate changes in techniques and procedures in a changing environment
• Demonstrated knowledge and competence of skills and concepts related to the position
• Demonstrated communication skills
• Ability to respect and promote confidentiality
• Ability to perform the duties of the position on a regular basis
  
  
  

Overview:

Establishes and Maintains a Volunteer Program

• Follows policies and procedures developed for the Volunteer Program.
• Maintains statistical reports including volunteer hours and assignments.
• Promotes the Volunteer Program for assigned area through various methods.
• Continually evaluates and improves the Volunteer Program to fulfill the requirements of clients, volunteers, staff, and program.
• Provides recognition of volunteer service and achievement.
• Communicates relevant information to the Regional Coordinator – Volunteer Services and, as needed, staff within the assigned program / service area.
• Responds to issues requiring follow-up.
  
  
  

Coordinates Volunteers for the Volunteer Program

• Recruits, orientates, supervises, educates, and evaluates volunteers for the Volunteer Program. Consults with the Regional Coordinator – Volunteer Services regarding any volunteers who are identified as inappropriate in any way and may require dismissal from the Volunteer Program.
• Identifies areas where volunteers will be utilized.
• Assigns volunteer duties in accordance with aptitudes and interests.
• Provides learning opportunities and training for volunteers.
• Establishes and maintains excellent relationships with volunteers, clients, and staff.
  
  
  

Participates as a Member of the Health Care Team

• Demonstrates knowledge and application of accepted communication principles.
• Communicates effectively with clients, families, and other members of the health care team.
• Establishes and maintains effective interpersonal relationships with all members of the health care team, clients, and families.
• Actively participates in team meetings, staff meetings, and other facility and regional activities.
• Assists in the orientation and development of new staff, students, and volunteers as requested.
  
  
  

Applicants already employed with Prairie Mountain Health may be considered for this position before other applicants. Please continue to apply for positions that are of interest to you.

This position is subject to a Criminal Records Check (including vulnerable sector), Adult Abuse Registry Check, and a Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any services charges incurred.

If you are currently employed by PMH, please utilize the internal application form. If you are not employed by PMH, please utilize the external application form.

If you are an external applicant, please include three work related references with this application. They must be from persons who are not related to you, and who have direct knowledge of your past work performance.

Upon being considered for employment, your signature or electronic submission of this application form is your authorization to complete said reference checks.

PMH has an Indigenous Human Resource Initiative and is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter and/or within their application form.

We thank all applicants that apply but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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