Volunteer Coordinator - Hospice jobs in Greeley, CO

Applications accepted on an ongoing basis until position is filled.

OUR PURPOSE

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Denver has been serving Northern Colorado since 1927. We serve tens of thousands of people each year in seven ministries: Marisol Services, Early Childhood Education, Shelter Services, Catholic Charities Housing, St. Raphael Counseling, Family, Kinship, and Senior Services; and Parish & Community Engagement.

Our employees are crucial to our success in achieving our mission to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ to the poor and those in need. Catholic Charities provides a work environment where self-motivated and mission driven individuals are recognized and rewarded.

Catholic Charities is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to welcoming applicants and program participants of all faiths; as well as an inclusive and welcoming environment for staff, volunteers, and program participants. Candidates who bring diversity to our team are encouraged to apply.

PURPOSE OF POSITION

Recruits and places volunteers in positions that support the delivery of services. Provides information, support, and guidance to volunteers.

• Implements program objectives and performance standards as directed by supervisor/management to support our mission.
• Recruit, screen, interview, onboard, and place interested volunteers. Determines appropriate assignments for volunteers based on interests, skill set and departmental needs, along with needs and information gathered from internal personnel. These assignments include daily food service, along with one-time and ongoing, long-term volunteer engagement.
• Maintains appropriate level of contact with volunteers to support them in their efforts.
• In collaboration with appropriate internal personnel, develops and implements specific volunteer events and activities benefitting ministry work within Samaritan House Greeley and Guadalupe Center.
• Assists the Supervisor of Volunteer and Community Engagement with regional activities to support both Larimer and Weld County Catholic Charities agencies.
• In collaboration with appropriate internal personnel, develops and implements volunteer recognition and retention events and activities.
• Promotes volunteerism through talks, tours and relationships with churches, businesses and academic institutions.
• Assists staff in working with, evaluating and supporting volunteers and community service workers.
• Coordinates volunteer performance evaluation at least annually.
• Maintains accurate and timely program statistical data to meet reporting requirements. Enters data and generates reports.
• Maintains professional ties with other service organizations/boards/committees for the program's benefit.
• Oversees gift-in-kind donation management and collaborates with team members to receive and distribute items.
• Maintains confidentiality of client and agency information.

• Computer skills and use of basic software and online database programs, including Microsoft Word, excel and databases to enter data, create and generate reports and create communications and presentations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to make presentations in front of groups.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of community resources awareness.
• Organized, detailed and thorough in record-keeping and documentation requirements.
• Knowledge of appropriate techniques and practices for the client population.
• Ability to interact effectively as a team member and independently with Agency staff and with a diverse client base.
• Soft skills – ability to read people, build relationships, intuition, takes initiative and has follow through, self-starter.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from accredited four-year college or university in a related field; and one to two years related Human Services/Marketing experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

$17.50-$19.00 hours per week

Training: We provide a robust training curriculum that will support our employees throughout their career. Training provided within the first year of employment includes: De-escalation & Safety; Public Speaking; Mental Health First Aid; Substance Abuse & Mental Health; Human Trafficking; Trauma Informed Care; and many more.

Benefits: In addition to being part of a higher purpose while working in a challenging yet rewarding environment, eligible Catholic Charities employees receive a generous benefits package, including:

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  Extensive Paid Time Off including 15 Paid Holidays annually (4 weeks accrual for new employees - increasing yearly) promoting work life balance.

• 403b Retirement Plan with Agency contribution of 4% & match up to 2% of annual compensation.

• Choice of 3 PPO Medical Plans (90% of employee's and 75% of dependent’s premiums is paid by Agency), Dental, & Vision starting the 1st day of the month following start date.

• May be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through Federal Student Loans and many more benefits.

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM? If you are ready to make answer the call and make a difference, please submit your application online at ccdenver.org/careers. We look forward to meeting you!

We conduct background checks as part of our hiring process.

Drug-Free Workplace.

Catholic Charities serves all with respect, dignity, and without discrimination in compliance with all local, state, or federal law. Consistent with applicable laws, Catholic Charities makes all decisions involving any aspect of employment or volunteer relationships without regard to any status or characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law, other than those positions which are deemed ministerial in nature (such as Chaplain requiring a clerical background). Unlawful discrimination and/or harassment is inconsistent with our philosophy of doing business and will not be tolerated. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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