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).