Job Description

Requisition ID: 357783
Position Number: 20065134
Posting End Date: April 26, 2024
City: Winnipeg
Employer: Shared Health
Site: Health Sciences Centre
Department / Unit: NICU 1
Job Stream: Non-Clinical
Union: Non Union
Anticipated Start Date: 05/01/2024
FTE: 0.80
Anticipated Shift: Days
Work Arrangement: In Person
Daily Hours Worked: 7.50
Annual Base Hours: 2015
Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient- centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.
Position Overview
Under the general direction of the Manager of Volunteer Services, the incumbent is responsible for establishing the NICU Veteran Parent Program including: accessing, listing and establishing a database of volunteer parents; coordinating an orientation and training program for parents; acting as the contact person for the program; developing a process for ongoing operation of the program; ongoing evaluation of the program; and conducting ongoing needs assessment of parents in the NICU.
Experience

• 3 years related experience including: recruitment, interviewing, screening problem-solving, supervising, orientation and training, program planning, effective relationships with volunteers, implementing formal and informal recognition, awareness of current trends and issues in volunteer management.
• Experience understanding the dynamics of parenting and empathy for families undergoing hospital experiences with their child.
• Previous experience as a volunteer required.
• Demonstrated experience working independently using project management techniques to handle multiple projects, collaborating as a strong team member.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Post-secondary education plus recognized training in Volunteer Management preferred.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Active Manitoba Association for Volunteer Administration (MAVA) member preferred.
• Canadian Administrators of Volunteer Resources (CAVR) membership preferred.

Qualifications and Skills

• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of Word, Access, Excel and PowerPoint and Outlook required.
• Knowledge of Logistics (or volunteer management) software a definite asset.
• Detail-oriented and able to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have demonstrated innovation and creativity skills in the form of continuous improvement of internal processes.
• Must have excellent English communication skills, both oral, and written.
• Preference will be given to those applicants competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge in Indigenous customs, traditions and values.
• Excellent writing and communication skills including presentation and public speaking skills. Accuracy in grammar, spelling and punctuation is imperative.
• Must have excellent customer service skills including the ability to receive and relay precise personal information.
• Must have, or be able to acquire within a reasonable period of time, a thorough knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions and regulations applicable to the area of supervision.

Physical Requirements
Not Applicable
We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today.
Interested candidates should select the "Apply" icon below to upload their cover letter, resume and copy of licenses/certification.
This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.
Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.
Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.