This position is responsible for providing care consultation and education services for the counties included in the designated service area of operation-Regions 7 and 8 in western North Dakota. Responsibilities include extensive travel to designated regions for purposes of implementing community and care partner education, provision of care consultation on dementia-related clinical / family issues, and development and maintenance of medical primary care provider relations and the assistance in the development of informational resources. This position will fulfill requirements of a contract with the North Dakota Department of Human Services including accurate and timely documentation, development and facilitation of care consultation services and trainings and tracking referrals.
- Provides Care Consultation services to individuals with dementia (any stage) and their care partners. Care consultation may consist of assessment of needs, identification of issues/concerns and available resources, development of a plan of care, referral to appropriate resources, provision of emotional support and education about dementia, and follow-up, as needed.
- Care consultation services may be provided by phone, or in person through individual and family meetings
- Delivers community/family and professional education programs
- Performs outreach activities in the community and in health care systems to increase referrals to the Association
- Discusses challenging cases with supervisor, as appropriate, and works collaboratively with other Care Consultant staff
- Maintains appropriate documentation in database
- Increases the number of people with early dementia who access Alzheimer’s Association products and services
- Participates in regular clinical staffing, group/individual supervision, and continuing education sessions
- Recruits and co-manages volunteers who deliver education and outreach activities
- Travels frequently to Dickinson and surrounding communities around western North Dakota to deliver education, care consultation, and outreach
- Represents the Association in media interviews, as needed
- Participates in the annual Meeting of the Minds conference in St. Paul, MN. This may include speaking to large audiences, and working at the event.
- Participation in other Alzheimer's Association department events to provide education and awareness
- Minimum four year degree in social work, nursing (or a diploma RN or LPN), counseling, education, occupational therapy, psychology, sociology, therapeutic recreation, or related human service field.
- Three years experience working in the geriatric field and the provision of psycho-social assessments and related action planning
- Experience working with diverse communities, preferred
- Knowledge of Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders
- Experienced clinical/counseling skills in listening, assessment, empathy, advocacy, negotiation, referral, and closure
- Professional experience conducting health evaluations, diagnostic intakes, and/or crisis intervention counseling
- Strong presentation skills and previous experience as a public speaker or educator
- Strong organizational, staff and project management skills
- Knowledge of community resources
- Learns quickly, flexible, and open to change