VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR -MANES & MOTIONS
Company: Hospital for Special Care
Location: New Britain
Posted on: January 22, 2023
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Job Description:
QUALIFICATIONSRequired: High School DiplomaRequired: Knowledge
of standard practices in horse handling and horsemanship
principlesRequired: Minimum 1 year experience in personnel
management or volunteer coordinationRequired: Proficient in
Microsoft Office SuiteRequired: Effective written, communicative,
and analytical skillsPreferred: Working knowledge of database
systems including volunteer management programsPreferred: Adult and
Child CPR and First Aid certificationPreferred: At least one year
experience as a PATH certified instructorJOB SUMMARY The Volunteer
Coordinator is a member of an interdisciplinary team and is
responsible for the recruitment, training, scheduling, and
recognition of sufficient volunteer resources to support Manes &
Motions' program operations and special events. They will be
responsible for monitoring, supporting and motivating volunteers to
ensure they enjoy, appreciate and understand their valued
contributions to the efforts of the organizationPHYSICAL DEMANDS
Walk 50-90% of each shift.Perform physical skills including
lifting, reaching, bending, twisting, kneeling, squatting and
pushing/pulling up to 50% of each shift.Grasp with both hands on
frequent basis to handle equipment and assist participants and
volunteers.Lift and carry up to 50 pounds on an occasional
basis.Fine manipulation is required for writing and computer
usage.Maintain strength and endurance as related to the physical
demands of the work environment.COGNITIVE DEMANDS Job requires a
high level of communication skill including expression of
abstract/complex ideas, use of negotiation, active listening and an
ability to dialogue with multiple parties.Job requires independent
problem identification, problem solving techniques, and
adaptability. Abstract reasoning and quick decision making is
required. A high degree of selective attention, discernment,
perception and concentration is necessary.Job requires a working
knowledge of the disabilities served.Job requires ability to adjust
and prioritize schedule to adapt to events as needed.Job requires
basic writing proficiency needed for written reports including
accident/incident reports, program schedules, volunteer handbook,
newsletter article and the ability to express self clearly.WORK
DEMANDS Job requires working both outdoors and indoors as dictated
by weather conditions and program needs. There may be occasional
exposure to body fluids and blood borne pathogens and moderate
exposure to dust and allergens in both outdoor and indoor
environments. There may be a need to respond to medical or
behavioral emergency situations. Job requires working with others .
Schedule fluctuation is frequent and at times unpredictable during
each semester and when inclement weather is present.ESSENTIAL
FUNCTIONSRecruit, screen, train and schedule sufficient volunteer
resources to support Manes & Motions' program operations and
special eventsSupervise and performance manage volunteer's
activities so that service delivery is performed according to PATH
Intl. standards and the organization' mission, policies, procedures
and core values.Manage volunteer records, keeping them up to date
with required information and ensuring accurate documentation of
volunteer hoursPromote volunteering opportunities through the
organization of various recruitment initiatives to attract new
volunteersEnsure volunteers are appropriately matched with and
trained for assigned responsibilities through orientation and
continuing education
Keywords: Hospital for Special Care, New Britain , VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR -MANES & MOTIONS, Other , New Britain, Connecticut
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