Part-time Manager, Volunteer Services, Penn Medicine

Posted by University of Pennsylvania on September 5, 2016

Manager, Volunteer Services – Part-time

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life’s work?

Position Description

The individual will predominately coordinate the volunteer program and volunteer recruitment activities for Penn Hospice at Rittenhouse, and provide volunteer trainings for all volunteer staff. Flexible work schedule which may include some weekends. Will provide back fill support to Volunteer Manager, Individuals must have a vehicle – some travel will be involved. Recruits, orients, trains and coordinates volunteer services for Penn Rittenhouse Hospice. Manages the program consistent with regulatory and program policies and procedures while advancing the programs standards of practice.

Minimum Requirements

Experience: Management experience in the recruitment and retention of volunteers, demonstrated excellence in interpersonal and organizational skills. Proficient in understanding and utilization of technology. Previous hospice experience preferred.

Education and Certification: A Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience is required.

Skills and Abilities: Basic computer literacy, including word processing, data base management, spreadsheets, power point, outlook and other computer applications as needed. Organizational skills including the ability to maintain records and statistics. Superior oral, written and communication skills. An ability to work independently, be accountable, delegate authority and collaborate as a member of an interdisciplinary team.

Additional Information

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

For this Philadelphia-based position, send your resume to David.Schaaf@uphs.upenn.edu or visit http://www.PennMedicine.org/careers, click on Search Career Opportunities, search on Job ID#59470 or go directly to: https://careers.peopleclick.com/careerscp/client_pennmedicine/external/en-us/gateway.do?functionName=viewFromLink&jobPostId=55074&localeCode=en-us

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