The Program and Education Manager position is primarily responsible for coordinating and conducting educational programs, care consultations, caregiver support groups and physician outreach in the community to raise awareness and provide education and support to individuals living with dementia as well as their friends, family and the general public. The Program and Education Manager will also recruit, train, support and manage volunteers to increase program delivery and support services throughout the territory. This opportunity is based in our Rancho Mirage, CA office.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Work as part of a cohesive and collaborative program team to deliver the mission of the Alzheimer's Association as the Manager of our Core Programming group of established classes, lectures and services.
- Plan, schedule, market and deliver Association community education programs, care consultations, support groups, conference presentations and other trainings and activities as needed.
- Conduct timely and effective promotion and outreach on behalf of the organization, with a focus on increasing awareness of and promoting care and support programs.
- Identify and meet the needs of diverse communities and populations, with a particular focus on diverse communities within the desert, including the Latino community, African-American community and the LGBT community.
- Engage local Promotoras to provide outreach, education and referral to the Association.
- Conduct outreach and education with physicians and other healthcare providers.
- Provide training, resources and supervision of volunteers and interns.
- Represent the chapter at appropriate and assigned meetings and events.
- Promote and support all office activities including the Walk to End Alzheimer's.
- Remain knowledgeable and current in information related to Alzheimer's and related dementias as well as national, state and local initiatives that affect the targeted population.
Educational Background:
A Bachelor's Degree in a health care related field: social work, psychology, counseling, nursing, gerontology, public health or related. A Master's Degree in a related field preferred
Skills/Experience:
- Minimum of three years of experience in community outreach, conducting education programs, health care guiding, coaching and supporting individuals and their families
- Experience in volunteer management, supervision and support
- Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
- Ability to work with a wide range of people including persons with dementia, family caregivers, corporations, foundations and volunteers
- Ability to remain knowledgeable and current in information related to Alzheimer's and related dementias as well as national, state and local initiatives that affect the targeted population
- Ability to multi-task and handle changing priorities in a fast paced environment
- Excellent written, verbal and public speaking skills
- Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed
- Ability to travel locally, regionally and nationally as needed to perform job duties
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office as well as proficiency with database entry and management
- Excellent customer service skills when working with internal and external clients
- Access to a reliable vehicle, a valid driver's license and proof of automobile insurance
- Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
- Familiarity with demographics and community resources desirable
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Mar 5 2018
Active Until:
Apr 5 2018
Hiring Organization:
Alzheimer's Association
industry:
Nonprofit