HEALTH EDUCATOR - ADRD (PART TIME NO BENEFITS)
About The Position
The purpose of this position is to implement and promote the Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD) program. This is accomplished through engagement with the community to identify community needs, provide resources to people with ADRD, their caregivers, healthcare providers, and develop referral relationships. This position works with other Wellness staff members and reports to the ADRD Program Manager. They are primarily responsible for assisting the ADRD Program Manager in implementing the ADRD grant objectives. This is accomplished by completing dementia resource specialist training, conducting and analyzing community needs assessments to identify community needs, strengthening existing referral relationships with local healthcare providers; gathering and disseminating resources to persons with ADRD and the community; providing education to persons with ADRD, and their caregivers on topics identified in the community needs assessment; and act as a referral entity for persons with ADRD, their caregivers, and healthcare providers to resources. Other duties include serving as a resource to internal and external community partners, participating in various coalitions and committees related to program activities, and attending various meetings, training, and planning sessions. Also, coordinating efforts with identified partners to provide resource referrals to community members.
Requirements
- Driver's License Required - Y Type - C Endorsements - N/A
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, and extended hours.
- Regular and reliable attendance in compliance with given schedules is a mandatory requirement of this position. Schedules may be subject to change with or without advance notice
- Over one year and up to and including two years of experience.
- Requires Bachelor's degree or education and training equivalent to four years of college education in business, liberal arts, or any field other than engineering or the hard sciences.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with ADRD Program Manager to develop community partnerships and strengthen referral relationships with local healthcare providers and community organizations.
- Disseminate resources to persons with ADRD, their caregivers, and providers in all identified communities.
- Participates and presents in meetings with internal and external partners. Develops and maintains relationships with area providers, coalitions, and community partners through outreach work for referral needs and community member involvement.
- Implements a plan to share resource information with the community.
- Assists with identifying community needs related to ADRD and gaps in existing resources.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
