Community & Veterans Programs Coordinator

Community & Veterans Programs Coordinator

Trellis Supportive Care is seeking a compassionate and mission driven Community & Veterans Programs Coordinator to develop and implement community education and Veterans programming that promote awareness of Trellis Supportive Care services within the 13-county service area.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in human services field or equivalent in experience and training
• Veteran status preferred
• Familiarity with healthcare, hospice & palliative care services, Advance Care Planning, and/or the local Veteran Community preferred
• Understands and committed to the Hospice philosophy of care
• Understands and maintains working knowledge of community resources, Veteran resources, and Advanced Care Planning guidelines
• Public speaking and presentation skills

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain relationships with key partners and referrals such as Veterans constituents and local & regional officials in coordination with the Director of Community Programming
• Meet regularly with Community Partnership councils and Veterans
• Facilitate and plans Veteran’s programs and initiatives that align with Trellis Supportive Care’s mission
• Participate in joint planning sessions with other agencies & organizations
• Solicit opportunities from community organizations seeking speakers and presenters
• Collaborate with other human service agencies to sponsor educational events
• In coordination with the Director of Community Programming, plan and implement community education opportunities and events consistent with the mission and strategic goals of Trellis Supportive Care on such topics as: hospice and palliative care, Advanced Care Planning workshops and facilitator training, end-of-life care issues, programs for healthcare professionals, caregiver support programs and requested programming for faith communities
• Provide information to constituents regarding the benefits of early admission to hospice care
• Coordinate development and distribution of brochures and event flyers

Trellis Supportive Care has made it our mission to provide compassionate care for individuals living with a life-limiting illness and their families, through quality medical, emotional, spiritual, and social support wherever care is needed. Our staff has grown from a dozen individuals to over 375 specially trained professionals who work as a team to help patients live fully and comfortably, with hope — even during life’s most challenging time.

For more information about this position, Contact Charlotte Akers, Talent Acquisition Manager with Trellis Supportive Care.

***Trellis Supportive Care provides an exceptional benefits package***

* Full vaccination for COVID-19 & annual flu vaccination are conditions of employment unless an employee qualifies for a medical or religious exemption*

*Employment decisions shall be made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law*