Dementia Support Care Navigator
About The Position
The Dementia Support or GUIDE (Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience) Model focuses on comprehensive, coordinated dementia care and aims to improve quality of life for people with dementia, reduce strain on their unpaid caregivers, and enable people with dementia to remain in their homes and communities. It will achieve these goals through Medicare payments for a comprehensive package of care coordination and care management, caregiver education and support, and respite services. Dementia affected more than 6.7 million Americas in 2023, with 14 million projected cases by 2060. The Dementia Support Navigator works closely with an integrated team to implement quality dementia care initiatives and support the operational success of the GUIDE Model, known as Dementia Support. Additionally, this role facilitates collaboration between caregivers, primary care physicians, and specialists to enhance continuity of care. The navigator plays a key role in community education efforts by offering training sessions, workshops, and informational resources to improve dementia awareness and caregiver preparedness. By fostering strong partnerships with healthcare providers, social service agencies, and community organizations, the Dementia Support Navigator ensures comprehensive support for individuals living with dementia and their families.
Requirements
- 1+ years' experience in care navigation, healthcare coordination, or dementia-related support preferred.
- 2 years' experience in a healthcare setting or working with seniors and/or dementia care.
- High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s level degree preferred.
- Valid Colorado driver’s license, reliable transportation, and adequate automobile insurance maintained throughout employment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and electronic medical records (EMR) systems.
Benefits
- Competitive pay structure starting at $20.27-$22.42 per hour, depending on experience and education.
- Full-time schedule, Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance effective the month following start date
- Immediately start accruing PTO and medical leave
- 15% discount at Spoons Bistro & Bakery, and Heirlooms locations
- Up to 3% match on 403B retirement
- Employer paid life insurance and EAP
- Mileage reimbursement for work-related driving
- Additional pay for bilingual fluency
- Tuition reimbursement program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
