Join Arc Hospice & Palliative Care – Providing Care, Comfort, and Support to Improve Quality of Life

At Arc Hospice & Palliative Care, we believe that quality of life matters at every stage. Whether you're delivering bedside care, coordinating with providers, or supporting families through difficult transitions, your work here makes a lasting impact. We provide care that honors the whole person - physically, emotionally, and spiritually.

Why Arc Hospice & Palliative Care?

• Purpose-driven mission that centers compassion and dignity
• Inclusive, supportive team environment built on trust and respect
• Growth-focused with mentorship, training, and advancement opportunities
• Flexible roles designed to support your well-being and autonomy
• Competitive compensation and meaningful recognition

Overview

As a Hospice Volunteer Coordinator and Music Therapist, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the emotional, spiritual, and practical needs of hospice patients and their families. In this unique dual-role, you will manage the volunteer program while also delivering personalized music therapy services as part of the interdisciplinary team. This position is also responsible for providing education to team members on hospice and other items within their scope of practice.

Volunteer Coordinator Responsibilities

• Recruitment and Training: Recruit, screen, onboard, and train volunteers, ensuring they understand the hospice mission and are prepared to offer compassionate support.
• Matching and Assigning: Match volunteers with appropriate assignments based on their skills, interests, and the needs of our patients and families.
• Coordination and Supervision: Coordinate volunteer activities and provide ongoing supervision and support.
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate records of volunteer activities, hours, and prepare regular reports to assess program effectiveness.
• Community Engagement: Engage with the local community to promote the hospice volunteer program and recruit new volunteers.
• Relationship Development: Establish and maintain relationships with individuals and organizations within the community necessary to support the outreach activities of the volunteer program.
• Event Planning: Oversee Arc Hospice & Palliative Care’s Arc of Life program designed to help patients create lasting memories by planning and participating in meaningful events.

Music Therapist Responsibilities

• Patient Assessment: Assess the emotional, psychological, physical, and spiritual needs of patients and families to determine appropriate music therapy interventions.
• Therapeutic Delivery: Provide evidence-based music therapy—such as guided listening, singing, songwriting, legacy creation, and instrumental engagement—to offer comfort, enhance quality of life, and support emotional well-being.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Participate in care planning with the hospice team to integrate music therapy into each patient's individualized plan of care.
• Bereavement & Group Support: Contribute to bereavement support as appropriate, including the facilitation of grief groups or individualized support for families.
• Education & Advocacy: Educate staff, volunteers, and the community about the benefits and applications of music therapy in hospice care.
• Documentation: Maintain clinical documentation in accordance with hospice standards and compliance requirements.
• Program Enrichment: Support strategic goals of the organization through innovation in therapeutic offerings and integration with volunteer or community-based programming.

Qualifications:

To thrive in this role, we're looking for candidates with the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in Music Therapy from an accredited university.
• Board-certified by the Certification Board for Music Therapists (CBMT)
• Ability to effectively manage and coordinate volunteer schedules and activities with a strong attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills to engage and interact with volunteers, patients, families, and the community.
• Experience in maintaining accurate records, preparing reports, and documenting patient care.
• Understanding and empathy toward individuals and families facing challenging times.
• Ability to plan and execute special events for the community and individual patients.
• Ability to travel locally to assisted living facilities, nursing facilities, and the home settings.

What We Offer

• Flexible scheduling and true work-life balance
• Highly competitive compensation and PTO
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions
• Full benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD & LTD
• Mileage reimbursement and phone allowance for field staff
• Company-issued laptop or tablet
• Tuition and hospice certification reimbursement
• Free scrubs and TB testing for clinical roles
• Mental health support and professional mentorship
• Inclusive, mission-driven culture where you belong

What Sets Us Apart

We know great care takes both heart and skill. That’s why we build teams around compassion, accountability, and integrity – ensuring every patient receives thoughtful, personalized care in a supportive and respectful environment.

Be the Difference

This isn’t just a job, it’s a calling. At Arc Hospice & Palliative Care, you’ll be empowered to grow, supported by a compassionate team, and fairly compensated for the impact you make.

If you're ready to make a difference in the lives of others while building a career that matters we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: On the road