Memory Matters Program Specialist (HHS)

Walworth County•Elkhorn, WI

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Memory Matters Program Specialist is responsible for the planning, coordination and evaluation of the Memory Matters Program provided through the Aging & Disability Resource Center of Walworth County. This role involves receiving referrals, screening participants for eligibility, providing information to participants and caregivers, planning and facilitating programming for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, determining and coordinating equipment needs, maintaining attendance logs and participation notes, communicating concerns and support needs, providing transitional support, completing access and abuse/neglect reports, collaborating with other programs, and participating in trainings to ensure compliance with program standards and maintain necessary documentation. The position also requires a commitment to county safety and risk management efforts.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Associate's degree in social work or a related field and at least one year of relevant prior experience required.
Knowledge of Trauma Informed Care Principles is essential.
Valid driver's license.
Proof of minimum liability auto insurance.
Must be able to provide a reliable personal vehicle to be used for business related travel as needed.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with the aging and disabled populations preferred.

Responsibilities

Receive referrals from Aging and Disability Resource Center Dementia Care Specialist and determine eligibility for the Memory Matters Program.
Meet with potential participants to screen appropriateness for participation in the Program.
Provide information to participant and caregiver related to the Memory Matters Program.
Plan, facilitate and evaluate programming beneficial to individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.
Determine equipment and supplies needed for programming and coordinate with the ADRC Dementia Care Specialist to secure needed items.
Maintain a daily log of attendance and participation notes for each participant and report all data as determined by the Walworth County Health and Human Services.
Communicate with participant and caregiver areas of concern or support needed for participant’s success in the Program.
Provide transitional support to consumer as needed and refer to Aging and Disability Resource staff for additional services if appropriate.
Complete access and abuse neglect reports according to State statute and forward to APS team for screening review.
Collaborate with other programs and individuals across department to ensure coordination of care.
Participate in trainings to update knowledge and skills.
Ensure compliance with program standards and maintain necessary documentation as required by Walworth County Department of Health & Human Services, Department of Health Services and state and federal statutes.
Demonstrate a commitment to county safety and risk management efforts.