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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania |
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POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING |
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Position Number: 00018790 |
Description Activated On: 5/10/2026 5:15:11 PM |
Position Purpose: Describe the primary purpose of this position and how it contributes to the organization’s objectives. Example: Provides clerical and office support within the Division to ensure its operations are conducted efficiently and effectively. This position is an administrative level of work which has the overall responsibility for the establishing, coordinating and administering of the Volunteer Resource Program at Torrance State Hospital. The Volunteer Coordinator is responsible in assisting the hospital and its departments in identifying needs for volunteers and in utilizing and implementing these resources. Important aspects of this position are developing community comprehension of the needs of the hospital and opportunities for volunteers to participate with the hospital. Work is developed and performed independently under the general direction of the Chief Social Rehabilitation Executive. All work is performed in compliance with federal/state/local regulations and policies and procedures, including Department of Human Services, Medicare, Medical Assistance, etc. |
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Description of Duties: Describe in detail the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Descriptions should include the major end result of the task. Example: Types correspondence, reports, and other various documents from handwritten drafts for review and signature of the supervisor. The Volunteer Resource Coordinator establishes, organizes, directs, and coordinates the development of volunteer resources at Torrance State Hospital. Work involves explaining the concepts and potentials of volunteer resources to staff personnel; identifying the needs of the hospital for volunteer resources, and utilizing and implementing these resources; and working with community leaders in the identification and utilization of available resources. An important aspect of this work is developing a community's understanding of the needs of the hospital, and to create an atmosphere conducive to increasing the cooperation between the community and the hospital. Supervision may be exercised over a clerical staff, patient worker (when applicable), and/or volunteers. This position acts as the site coordinator for voter registration services per the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (NVRA) and Pennsylvania State Law, assuring that staff are properly trained and supplies are maintained to deliver services. Serves as the point of contact with the Community Foundation of the Alleghenies for non-profit business matters. Coordinates fundraisers, research grant and public charity funds, develop and implement solicitation strategies, monitor and evaluate both the Indigent Patient Fund and Unity Towards Hope dedicated fund. Serves as chair person of the Indigent Patient Fund Committee. Organizes, directs, and coordinates the development of volunteer resources within state-administered service programs. Explains the concepts and potentials for utilization of volunteer resources. Works with community leaders in relating the needs of the hospital to available or potential resources within the community. Plans and coordinates the orientation and placement of volunteers on the basis of their abilities and interests. Assists staff supervising volunteers in relation to the evaluation of volunteer work performance, transfer, resignation, and forms of service recognition. Establishes and maintains working relationships with community leaders. Plans and coordinates the training of staff and/or volunteers. Maintains necessary records, reports, schedules, and other administrative aids. Knowledge of the effective functional, organizational, and administrative structuring of volunteer resources. Knowledge of the media and the methods and techniques, which may be used to relate the needs of the hospital to the resources within a community. Knowledge of the principles and practices of personnel management, which includes recruitment, selection, placement, training, and retention of volunteers. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with hospital administration, staff personnel, community leaders, and the general public. Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate the utilization of volunteer resources as an integral part of services offered to patients in a hospital setting. Performs related work as required. |
Decision Making: Describe the types of decisions made by the incumbent of this position and the types of decisions referred to others. Identify the problems or issues that can be resolved at the level of this position, versus those that must be referred to the supervisor. Example: In response to a customer inquiry, this work involves researching the status of an activity and preparing a formal response for the supervisor’s signature. Makes independent decisions of a routine nature based upon professional training, job knowledge and competency. Collaborates with supervisor for any unusual, high risk, critical incident/situation. Work is completed independently as determined necessary or as assigned by the Chief Social Rehabilitation Executive. |
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Requirements Profile: Identify any specific experience or requirements, such as a licensure, registration, or certification, which may be necessary to perform the functions of the position. Position-specific requirements should be consistent with a Special Requirement or other criteria identified in the classification specification covering this position. Example: Experience using Java; Professional Engineer License Experience: Licenses, registrations, or certifications: 1. N/A 2. N/A 3. N/A 4. N/A 5. N/A 6. N/A |
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Essential Functions: Provide a list of essential functions for this position. Example: Transports boxes weighing up to 60 pounds.
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