Coordinator of Hospice Services

Coordinator of Hospice Services – Hospice PEI, Queens  County, Charlottetown

Hospice PEI is a charitable registered charity that provides compassionate care, hospice and caregiver support and bereavement services for persons who are palliative and living with a life-limiting illness. The Coordinator of Hospice Services is responsible for recruitment, screening, training, scheduling, and monitoring and mentoring of hospice trained  volunteers. This position reports to the Executive Director and works closely with other Hospice PEI staff and health care partners in Queens County to respond to care recipients with a palliative life limiting diagnosis matching them with a volunteer to provide emotional and practical support. The position also is required to promote volunteer opportunities to the public, and maintain a positive image of the organization within the community.

Requirements:

• The successful candidate must have a minimum of a post secondary degree in human services or equivalent work experience with evidence based transferable skills and a positive work history in a related field. Preference will be given to candidates possessing either a post secondary degree or diploma in a related field plus positive related work experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as needed and as part of collaborative teams
• Experience in managing or supervising people
• Effective communication skills with experience in delivering presentations
• Effective problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Demonstrated comfort with the Microsoft Office Suite of programs – utilizing office programs, email, excel and other data collection software used for client and volunteer management
• A successful and current Criminal Record Check – Vulnerable Sector
• A valid PEI driver’s license and access to a vehicle

The position is housed at our Provincial Office in Charlottetown. This is a fulltime permanent position.

Position to start as soon as possible. This position is offered with a health care  and vacation plan.