Mind Matters Program Coordinator - Northfield, United States - North Shore Senior Center

Description

Are you passionate about serving older adults? Would you like to make a difference in the lives of those we serve? If you answered yes, then you will enjoy working at North Shore Senior Center We are in search of a part-time Mind Matters Program Coordinator.

NSSC is a small non-profit social services agency with just over 100 employees.

For the fourth year in a row, Chicago Tribune has recognized NSSC as a Top Workplace in the Chicagoland area.

We are looking for someone who will bring their experience and passion to support the independence and well-being of older adults.

SUMMARY:

Plans and facilitates program activities for the Mind Matters Early Memory Loss Program. Program meets at the Arthur C. Nielsen, Jr. Campus in Northfield and at locations in the community.


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assesses and enrolls participants in early memory loss support program and coordinates with family caregivers to provide supportive care management
• Plans and implements activities for participants in early memory loss support program
• Communicates with family caregivers about participant issues
• Responsible for recordkeeping and communicating regularly and effectively with HOW team and working effectively as a team member
• Participates in regular supervision
• Demonstrates knowledge of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias
• Demonstrates proficiency in personcentered dementia care
• Demonstrates effective clinical assessment and care management skills
• Demonstrates knowledge of community resources

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree (BA, BS, BSW) in social work, healthcare, recreational therapy, or similar, related field.
• Master's degree preferred
• Certificates, licenses, and registrations required: Current CPR/AED and First Aid certifications, may be obtained upon hire
• At least 1 year clinical experience with older adults
• Computer skills required: Microsoft Office Suite; ability to learn internal proprietary database
• Other skills required:
• Interest in and ability to work with older, impaired population
• Maturity, reliability, flexibility
• Ability to work on a team in a group setting
• Knowledge of the aging process and chronic disorders, including Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, preferred
• Skills and experience in working with persons with dementia, preferred
• Experience with providing personcentered dementia care
• Knowledge of the aging process and chronic disorders, including Alzheimer's disease and other dementias
• Sensitivity to cultural diversity
• Maturity, reliability, flexibility
• Ability to work in a fastpaced group setting
• Current driver's license and access to a car

Job Type:
Part-time


Pay:
$22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 14 per week


Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee assistance program
• Mileage reimbursement
• Referral program

Schedule:

• Day shift
• No weekends

Application Question(s):

• What is your desired starting salary or salary range?

Education:

• Bachelor's (required)

Experience:

• Older adults: 1 year (required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Northfield, IL: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
In person