The Care Consultant & Support Health Activities Resources Education (SHARE) Counselor position supports the mission of the Alzheimer's Association Cleveland Area Chapter to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. Â
This position is located in Beachwood, OH and reports to the Clinical Consultation Manager.
Areas of Responsibility:
Care Consulting (75%)
- Provide telephone, e-mail, or in-person evidenced-based Care Consultation to individual caregivers or groups of family members including assessment, education, care planning and referrals.
- Achieve Care Consultation client contact time goals based on 50% of workday or other percentage as determined by supervisor.
- Provide individuals and families with regular telephone follow-up support consultations.Â
- Manage referrals and caseloads in an effective and efficient manner.
- Provide assistance and direction to volunteers for telephone follow-up.
- Maintain appropriate documentation and service statistics.
- Record documentation in a timely manner in the client database system.
- Provide backup support for the Helpline program and community office locations as needed in Avon, Beachwood and Mentor.
- Participate as an active team member of Care and Support Services and Care Consultation, backup, meetings, and other duties as assigned.
SHARE Counseling (25%)
- Provide the SHARE evidenced-based psycho-education program that involves the individual with the diagnosis and their care partner, (dyad) in decision making and planning via five 60-90 minute in-person sessions in the office and one family session in the home.
- Support the SHARE dyad to help them communicate effectively and plan; topics include symptoms, communication, core values, preferences for care, healthy activities and planning for the future.
- Provide information about available resources that reflect SHARE dyad's values and preferences.
- Provide education about dementia and how to manage the changes that lie ahead.
- Participate in ongoing outreach programs to community partners.
Educational Background:
Bachelor's degree in social work, public health, gerontology, psychology, sociology, or related field, with at least 2 years of direct aging and/or dementia experience, or equivalent social services/dementia-related experience
Skills/Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in unrelated field with at least 4 years of direct aging and/or dementia experience, or equivalent social services/dementia-related experience
- Strong organizational skills and proficiency in maintaining systems and procedures
- Excellent interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills
- Ability to analyze information and make timely, appropriate decisions
- Advanced writing and computer skills: Word, Excel, Power Point, Gmail, Google Apps
- Ability to work effectively with diverse populations
- Proven ability to develop and maintain positive collaborative relationships
- Self-starter, able to work with little supervision
- Capable of taking a broad perspective as well as observing process & details
- Some evenings are required
- Travel up to 25% of time as required
- Must possess a reliable personal vehicle, valid driver's license and proof of automobile insurance.
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS
- Master's degree in social work, public health, gerontology, psychology, sociology, counseling or related field
- State of Ohio licensed professional including, LSW, LMFT, LPC, MCHES or other applicable professional licensure; license eligible
- Crisis and risk assessment experience with individuals and groups
- Knowledge of community resources in the field of aging
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
May 7 2018
Active Until:
Jun 7 2018
Hiring Organization:
Alzheimer's Association
industry:
Nonprofit