SHIP Volunteer Coordinator Job Description

The SHIP volunteer coordinator is responsible for the administrative aspects of the local SHIP office, including recruiting volunteers, publicizing SHIP services in the area, and serving as a liaison between the sponsoring organization and the Illinois Division of Insurance. The coordinator oversees the volunteer counselors and responds to their needs and inquiries.

Qualifications:

• Prefer background in community service.

• Prefer experience in volunteer administration.

• Ability to supervise and work with older persons and volunteers.

• Good organizational skills.

• Ability to analyze and solve problems.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Recruit volunteers to serve as SHIP counselors.

• Attend initial SHIP training, ongoing education meetings and other meetings pertinent to program goals.

• Serve as the publicist for the SHIP unit.

• Schedule counseling sessions between SHIP clients and counselors.

• Act as a liaison between the SHIP Program Director and the counselors.

• Collect counseling sheets and mail to SHIP Program Director on a monthly basis.

• Meet with counselors on a regular basis to discuss counseling activities and update information on health insurance issues for seniors.

• Issue reports to accommodate the administrative and program needs specified by SHIP.

• Attend coordinators' annual meeting with SHIP staff.

If your organization wants to become a SHIP sponsoring organization, please submit a completed application form.