The Alzheimer's Association, Southeastern Wisconsin Chapter provides a variety of education, information and support services to persons with dementia, their families, and the community. The FCSN Program Coordinator is primarily responsible for assisting families by assessing/coordinating AFCSP and NFCSP funding in Milwaukee County.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Track monthly expenditures of grant funds and Billing
- Enter Data into SAMS and SERVTracker data bases
- Assist FCSN staff with AFCSP & NFCSP Clients as needed
- Ensure program activities, outcomes and impact are measured, tracked, reported and evaluated to enhance program quality; deliver on contract/funder expectations and specifications.
- Maintain Knowledge of all rules and best practices for AFCSP &NFCSP as well as a full range of current community services& resources for older adults and family caregivers.
- Provide family caregivers with information and assistance accessing services, including respite care, and supplemental services.
- Advocate on behalf of family caregivers with service providers.
- Remains 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.
- Recruit, train, support and manage volunteer community educators, caregiver support group and social engagement facilitators.
Educational Background:
Bachelor’s degree in social service field with at least 3 years of professional experience.
Skills/Experience:
- Computerized database experience/knowledge (MS, SAMS,ServTracker and Google)
- Excellent presentation and communication skills both written and oral
- Excellent organization and time management skills; ability to multi-task
- Ability to work well with other staff, volunteers and clients
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to move boxes and supplies up to 50 lbs.
- Must hold a valid driver’s license and have a reliable vehicle available for work purposes
- Must be willing to work on evenings and weekends
Preferred Qualification:
- Working knowledge of the NFCSP and AFCSP program.
- Working knowledge of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia and community resources related to aging services
- Experience in program planning and implementation
How to Apply:
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Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Mar 18 2019
Active Until:
Apr 18 2019
Hiring Organization:
Alzheimer's Association
industry:
Nonprofit