Description

Manage dementia-related programming, education, and grant initiatives to support older adults and persons with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the conceptualization, planning, and development of dementia education programs within the aging network.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the Alzheimer’s Disease Program Initiative (ADPI) three-year grant.
• Train community members on ADPI and Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementia (ADRD) protocols.
• Oversee and train Dementia Health Navigators (DHN) and collaborate with AAADs to increase state dementia capability.
• Manage the statewide dementia resource page and distribute information regarding available community resources.

Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree in human services, mental health, public health, or gerontological program administration with three years of professional experience.
• OR Master's degree in Gerontology, Human Services Administration, Psychology, Public Health Administration, Sociology, or Social Work with one year of relevant experience.
• Experience in planning, administering, evaluating, or assessing human service programs.
• Ability to provide technical assistance and support to subcontractors and staff.
• Experience in program development and stakeholder education.
• Capacity to achieve certification as a Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) master trainer in Dementia Capable Care (DCC).
• Knowledge of DHN and AAADs frameworks.

Key Skills

Education

Any Graduate