Dementia Training Specialist

Mid-Florida Area Agency on Aging Inc • Gainesville, FL

9d • $0 - $41,350 • Hybrid

About The Position

At Elder Options, our mission is our passionate purpose. We are seeking people like you who want to join our caring, credible and committed family of dedicated professionals and who want to support our aging and disabled communities with all the resources they need to stay happy, healthy and safe.

Salary: $41,350.40

Job Overview:
Are you passionate about dementia education, community engagement, and helping others build the skills needed to support individuals living with dementia? Elder Options is seeking a Dementia Training Specialist to deliver workforce training programs that strengthen dementia-capable services throughout North Central Florida. Travel is required and will be reimbursed at the State rate.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in human services, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Effective trainer, facilitator, and relationship builder who enjoys working with diverse audiences and helping others gain confidence in their ability to support individuals living with dementia.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Experience facilitating groups.
• Ability to communicate complex information in a practical and approachable manner.
• Ability to travel frequently throughout the service area.
• Level 2 background screening and driver record check required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with older adults, family caregivers, Community Health Workers, volunteer programs, dementia care, or health education initiatives is strongly preferred.
• Fluent Spanish speaker.

Responsibilities

• Provide training, education, and ongoing support to Community Health Workers (CHWs), volunteers, caregivers, community partners, and other professionals serving older adults and families affected by dementia.
• Lead engaging workshops and educational sessions in person, virtually, and through hybrid formats.
• Prepare training materials.
• Track participant outcomes.
• Support volunteer and CHW development.
• Ensure training programs are delivered consistently and effectively across the region.
• Work with community organizations, healthcare providers, faith-based groups, and other partners to expand awareness of available programs and identify individuals interested in becoming trained Community Health Workers, volunteers, or caregiver support facilitators.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level