454 Glen Street
Glens Falls, NY 12801
Job Description
The culture of High Peaks Hospice is mission-driven and community oriented. From our board of directors, clinical staff, circle of care team members, administrative staff, volunteers, and donors, the High Peaks Hospice community is filled with compassionate and dedicated individuals committed to providing comfort, peace, and dignity to the families we serve, at a time when it’s needed most.
We help individuals achieve a peaceful life closure, aligned with their values, wishes, choice and needs, while fully supporting their caregivers and loved ones along the way. We are proud to be the exclusive hospice provider for Warren and Essex Counties. We also serve Northern Hamilton and Washington Counties, Southern Franklin County and the Southeast corner of St. Lawrence County.
Position Overview
This full-time position leads the organization’s events, educates supporters about our mission and goals, strengthens relationships with donors, and celebrates the services High Peaks hospice provides to the community.
The individual in this role should be forward thinking and goal oriented as this role is responsible for the planning and management of community fundraising, awareness, and donor stewardship events. A suitable individual proactively identifies and develops new sources of financial support to meet annual fundraising goals.
The purpose of this position is to build a strong network of community partnerships and corporate sponsors while increasing major donors and taking donor stewardship and cultivation to a higher level.
This position will be based out of our Glens Falls or Mineville Administrative Office and requires travel throughout the beautiful Adirondack Region that we serve.
Key Areas of Responsibility
● Develops a deep understanding of High Peaks Hospice’s mission and goals to effectively communicate to the giving community.
● Leads, manages, and participates in community and fundraising events throughout our large catchment area.
● Leads and manages donor appreciation events.
● Available and enthusiastic to promote and participate in fundraising events held by others that benefit High Peaks Hospice.
● Solicits business sponsors and enhances existing community “partnerships”.
● Proactively identifies prospects, and consistently builds and maintains a pipeline to grow supporters.
● Builds new and nurtures current individual and corporate donor relationships through phone calls, personal visits, meetings, events, and follow up stewardship practices.
● Prepares and holds presentations, alone or with the support of other staff.
● Tracks and reports progress to the Development Supervisor.
● Evaluates success and progress of accomplishing goals and refines business tactics as needed.
● Works with the staff in the cultivation/solicitation process as appropriate.
● Utilizes and maintains administrative systems such as Salesforce for donation and contact management.
Qualifications & Skills
Requires a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 3 years of experience in development and/or sales in a professional capacity OR an Associate’s degree with a minimum of 5 years of experience in development and/or sales in a professional capacity.
Track record of success in developing, building and managing corporate partnerships and evidence of past success implementing processes to build/cultivate donor relationships and growing stewardship processes.
Must possess outstanding presence, self-confidence & enthusiasm and be comfortable engaging with all levels of stakeholders.
Work experience must demonstrate the ability to plan strategically and to successfully guide/execute special events.
Excellent verbal and writing skills are required.
Position demands the ability to positively interact internally as a team member as well as externally with donors and leadership members.
Value the ability to convene small groups of business/community leaders and entertain such groups with the intent of soliciting major donations or referrals to prospective donors.
Experience in seeking out, writing and administering grants and other funding sources is a plus.
Experience utilizing social media, website (WordPress) and email marketing (MailChimp) to promote events and sponsors is a plus.
Please submit your resume and cover letter by Fax 518-891-5379 or Email bhcompo@highpeakshospice.org
Job Description
The culture of High Peaks Hospice is mission-driven and community oriented. From our board of directors, clinical staff, circle of care team members, administrative staff, volunteers, and donors, the High Peaks Hospice community is filled with compassionate and dedicated individuals committed to providing comfort, peace, and dignity to the families we serve, at a time when it’s needed most.
We help individuals achieve a peaceful life closure, aligned with their values, wishes, choice and needs, while fully supporting their caregivers and loved ones along the way. We are proud to be the exclusive hospice provider for Warren and Essex Counties. We also serve Northern Hamilton and Washington Counties, Southern Franklin County and the Southeast corner of St. Lawrence County.
Position Overview
The RN Case Manager visits patients, evaluates conditions, provides care as needed, and provides skilled nursing care for hospice patients. He/she assesses the needs of the patient/family unit and plans, implements, and evaluates the nursing care in accordance with physician orders and the interdisciplinary plan of care. Operates under the direction of the Clinical Care Leader for their team.
Key Areas of Responsibility
● Visit patients and evaluate their condition as needed.
● Give support in accordance with the individual patient’s needs.
● Collaborate with caregivers in order to provide the best possible patient care.
● Assist in administering medication.
● Alert physicians about changes in patients' condition.
● Help patients and their families with administration and paperwork.
● Communicate all pertinent information and evaluations through clear and concise documentation.
● Educate patients' relatives on coping techniques and provide comfort and support
● Collaborate with the Interdisciplinary Team when developing the patient’s plan of care.
● Document by midnight of the visit.
● Work with other team members to ensure patients are always cared for properly.
Qualifications & Skills
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Valid license as a Registered Nurse in the State of New York.
Home health and/or hospice experience is highly desirable.
Minimum two years’ experience desired.
Must have a current New York State driver’s license.
Must have 24-hour access to a motor vehicle and maintain personal auto liability insurance coverage.
Able to cope with emotional stress and be tolerant of individual lifestyles.
Sensitive to the needs of terminally ill patients and families and one's own feelings about dying and death.
Must meet all local health regulations.
Basic computer skills are desirable.
Must be capable of performing the essential functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodations.
In-depth knowledge of nursing care operations and administering medication.
Familiarity with safety regulations.
Keen observation skills.
High ethical standards.
Patient-centered attitude.
Compassionate nature and excellent communication skills.
Please submit your resume and cover letter by Fax 518-891-5379 or Email bhcompo@highpeakshospice.org