Memory Care Services Coordinator

JOB SUMMARY: The Dementia Care Specialist (DCS) works in partnership with the Tribal Health and Human Services agencies and Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) of The North in the Red Cliff Tribe’s service area to ensure that individuals served receive culturally appropriate information and are able to comfortably and effectively access dementia and long-term care programs and services.  The position will focus on three primary goals: 

1. Facilitate dementia-friendly community efforts
2. Train staff in tribal departments to be dementia capable
3. Support people with dementia and their family members

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor of Arts or Science degree is required, preferably in the health or human services-related field *
2. At least one year of full-time paid experience working directly with multiple people with dementia and family or informal caregivers (for example, providing direct care, caregiver support, support group facilitation, residential care management, home care) **Candidates who have achieved equivalent qualifications via alternative means may also be considered. 
3. Expertise and knowledge regarding older adults, dementia, dementia care and support, family and informal caregiver needs, and challenging behaviors 
4. Skills and experience in facilitating small group learning and discussion programs 
5. Experience with family caregivers of people with dementia and family dynamics 
6. Experience in developing collaborative relationships, preferably with community organizations and healthcare professionals 
7. Competence in public speaking and engaging community members and professionals 
8. Ability to provide culturally competent services and support 
9. Ability to function independently and be resourceful in the roles undertaken 
10. Ability to adjust work hours to meet with program participants and to provide community and employer outreach and educational programs 
11. Basic computer skills, including the ability to record and report program data and information 
12. Must have a valid driver’s license and meet eligibility for tribal insurance.

WAGE:                      $18 - $23/Hour - Based on Qualifications