Older Adult Behavioral Health Educator

Beacon Mental Health•Kansas City, MO

About The Position

This is a part time position, appx. 20 hours per week. POSITION SUMMARY - This position works as a liaison with older adult community providers to support older adults and their caregivers. Provides evidence-based training and education in the community and participates in wellness fairs and other community events as a way to provide resources to older adults and caregivers in the community. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following: Liaison with senior living facilities and senior centers in Ray, Platte, and Clay County. Missouri. Responsible for tracking Older Adult community activities as dictated by grants in place. Acts as a knowledge expert and educates the community regarding Older Adult Programming. Assists the Manager in seeking program funding and outcome data for Older Adult Programming. Conducts support groups to older adults with the focus of increasing coping strategies. Conducts support groups for caregivers and kinship care (Grandfamilies). Offers education and support to older adults on topics of grief, depression, and other mental health topics. Organizes and leads programming and classes in the community. Leads the planning of a yearly conference, and other special events, with the focus on aging community and caregivers. Creates monthly newsletter/calendar and other email blasts about events occurring in the community. Works with Beacon social media staff to create flyers and other media information about events. Attends monthly coalition meetings to network with other professionals in the older adult community. Provides referrals and provides care coordination, in conjunction with the Older Adult Case Manager, to individuals and families seeking support and resources.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related social services field required. Master’s degree preferred.
Active driver’s license and minimum state-required auto-insurance.
CPR/First Aid Certification required.
1 – 2 years in a similar related position or worked with older adults and/or caretakers OR demonstration of training, leading education groups or liaison work.
Knowledge of behavioral health in the older adult population
General knowledge of community resources and/or the willingness to research as needed
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
The ability to use and troubleshoot basic business equipment.
The ability to interact with a wide range of individuals.
Strong ability to multi-task with a high level of accuracy and timeliness in project output.
The ability to maintain a high level of client confidentiality.
Ability to problem solve quickly and prioritize tasks for optimum efficiency.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Liaison with senior living facilities and senior centers in Ray, Platte, and Clay County. Missouri.
Responsible for tracking Older Adult community activities as dictated by grants in place.
Acts as a knowledge expert and educates the community regarding Older Adult Programming.
Assists the Manager in seeking program funding and outcome data for Older Adult Programming.
Conducts support groups to older adults with the focus of increasing coping strategies.
Conducts support groups for caregivers and kinship care (Grandfamilies).
Offers education and support to older adults on topics of grief, depression, and other mental health topics.
Organizes and leads programming and classes in the community.
Leads the planning of a yearly conference, and other special events, with the focus on aging community and caregivers.
Creates monthly newsletter/calendar and other email blasts about events occurring in the community.
Works with Beacon social media staff to create flyers and other media information about events.
Attends monthly coalition meetings to network with other professionals in the older adult community.
Provides referrals and provides care coordination, in conjunction with the Older Adult Case Manager, to individuals and families seeking support and resources.