Description

You will manage dementia-related education, outreach, and program administration within the aging network.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, plan, and oversee dementia education programs to meet increasing outreach demands.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the Alzheimer's Disease Program Initiative (ADPI) grant.
• Train community members on ADPI and Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementia (ADRD).
• Oversee and train Dementia Health Navigators (DHN) and act as a liaison for the Dementia Services Coordinator.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with state agencies and update the statewide dementia resource page on the TCAD website.

Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree and 3 years of professional experience in human services, mental health, public health, or gerontological program administration.
• OR a Master's degree in Gerontology, Human Services Administration, Psychology, Public Health Administration, Sociology, Social Work, or related field with 1 year of professional experience.
• Experience in planning, administering, evaluating, or assessing human service or mental health programs.
• Ability to provide technical assistance and support to program staff and subcontractors.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Access.
• Capacity to become a certified CPI Master Trainer in Dementia Capable Care (DCC).
• Experience in professional development and stakeholder education.

Preferred Skills

• Experience managing federal or state grants, specifically ADP Initiative (ADPI) or ACL grants.
• Knowledge of TCAD systems and resources.

Key Skills

Education

ANY GRADUATE