Veterans Outreach- Paid Internship

Description

Are you an upbeat and compassionate Veteran professional or student looking for a rewarding temporary assignment? Snowline may be for you, apply today!

Your Passion: Veteran Outreach-Paid Internship

Who We Are: Snowline is a non-profit organization serving the western slope of El Dorado County and the Greater Sacramento Region. For over 40 years, our deep roots in the community have allowed us to foster a strong network of local resources and partnerships. We have built a strong reputation of excellence by providing personalized, compassionate, high-quality care tailored to the needs of each patient and family. At Snowline Hospice, our core values guide everything we do. We value teamwork, contribution, service and excellence. We are a team of dedicated, dynamic professionals committed to providing the highest level of care which continues to be reflected in our exemplary patient satisfaction surveys and quality measures.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging: Snowline is committed to creating a workplace that is diverse, equitable, inclusive, and fosters a sense of community. We are committed to providing exemplary, culturally competent care for our patients. At Snowline, we approach our work with sensitivity and compassion, and we strive to create a safe and supportive environment for every member of our team.

 Why Choose Us:
 

Paid Time Off: At Snowline Hospice, we believe that employee’s self-care is essential to providing superior care for our patients. We offer five days of paid sick time for all staff members, including interns and per diem staff.

Flexible scheduling: We offer flexible scheduling options for our per diem and internship staff. 

Team Building: We are committed to maintaining a positive, collaborative workplace culture which prioritizes team building and joy through employee events, recognition and celebration of each other. 

Employee Assistance Program: As part of our commitment to supporting a trauma informed workplace and overall organization wellness, we offer an employee assistance program (EAP). EAP offers confidential counseling and support services for personal and work-related issues.

Market Benchmarked Salaries: As a non-profit provider, we conduct regular market benchmarking salary surveys of comparable organizations to ensure our salaries remain both fiscally responsible and competitive. 

Pay Range: $16-$18.00 per hour

Responsibilities: 

• Build professional and organizational capacity to provide quality care for Veterans
• Work closely with staff to develop and/or strengthen partnerships with the VA and other Veteran organizations
• Increase access to hospice and palliative care for Veterans in our community
• Analyze and suggest ways Snowline can improve our commitment to veteran-centric care
• May conduct educational training to all staff and/or identify key partners in the Veteran community who could educate staff on topics such as the End of Life Hospice VA benefit
• In collaboration with the Marketing Coordinator and the Community Outreach Coordinator, create new marketing materials that targets Veterans
• Identify Veteran organizations with whom Snowline could partner with to offer Veteran populations educational classes on EOL topics, such as advance care directives
• Support Snowline's involvement in the "We Honor Veteran Initiative" through networking phone calls
• Assist in the planning, coordination and implementation of Memorial Day, Veterans Day and other Veteran-centric activities  

Requirements

Requirements: 

• You are an upbeat and caring Veteran professional or student looking for a rewarding temporary assignment
• Open to working up to 25 hours a week
• Adept with computer programs and other communication methods
• An encouraging, inventive, and flexible collaborator 
• A compassionate individual who seeks meaning and wants to provide value in their daily work 
• Dependable with a pleasant personality and excellent phone skills

Your Experience and Education: 

• No experience is required to participate in this program, however, ideal candidates will have had active military experience and have served in an overseas assignment or in an assignment directly associated with Afghanistan: Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) / Iraq: Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF).
• Eligible Veterans Outreach Intern (VOI) applicants include veterans who have been discharged or released from the