The Director, Programs & Advocacy position is responsible for the successful planning and execution of all programs, services in support of the Alzheimer's Association Common Program Plan and in accordance with our strategic plan within the AL/FL Panhandle Chapter. The position, based in the Birmingham, AL office but serves the entire chapter, provides information, manages and executes care consultations, support groups, education programs, safety services ,early stage programs and represents the Chapter's public policy/advocacy efforts.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Schedule, plan and deliver Alzheimer's Association educational programs to key constituents and groups throughout the chapter territory, disseminate and collect surveys to ensure quality of programs
- Build relationships with local community providers to ensure appropriate referrals to community agencies on aging and other organizations; maintain local referral lists. Represent the Association at public events, conferences, workshop and media events.
- Create and implement programming for early stage constituents in alignment with our strategic plan.
- Conduct outreach and training to local first responders on dementia related safety issues of wandering driving, MedicAlert + Safe Return and disaster preparedness.
- Recruit, train and manage support group facilitators; maintain accurate list of support groups; promote support groups to constituents.
- Serve as local point of contact for information and referrals for disease recipients, their caregivers and healthcare providers and physician outreach activities.
- Recruit, train and support volunteers for educational presentations, community outreach and care consultations.
- Serve as the Chapter's lead staff for Advocacy initiatives and Public Policy platform work in the capital city and across the state.
- Recruit and train advocates and ambassadors, working collaboratively with the Public Policy office to fulfill Strategic public policy goals and objectives.
- Plan and implement Alzheimer's Advocacy Day at the state capitol.
- Participate as a team member and collaborator with other staff leadership in the AL/FL Panhandle chapter, including planning, budgeting, grant proposals, public events and support of fund raising initiatives.
Educational Background:
Bachelor's degree in health care management, social work, gerontology, psychology, counseling, nursing or related field required. Master Degree preferred.
Skills/Experience:
- 3-5 years leadership experience implementing and delivering community based programs including needs assessment, program development, delivery, management and evaluation.
- 3-5 years experience working in Alzheimer's or dementia field preferred.
- 3+ years' experience in public policy and/or advocacy on the local, state and/or federal level.
- Proven success in building strong and productive work teams with a focus on volunteer engagement and nurturing community relationships.
- Knowledge and familiarity with Alabama and Florida Panhandle territory and the aging community/ and senior resource networks.
- Advanced knowledge of risk management issues related to health care, (high risk callers, adult victims of abuse/neglect)
- Proficient with PC use, Microsoft Office and Internet.
- Ability and willingness to travel extensively across chapter territory and occasionally to other national locations that may require a flexible schedule
- Access to reliable vehicle, valid driver's license and proof of automobile insurance required
- Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends as required to meet community needs
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Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Aug 18 2017
Active Until:
Sep 19 2017
Hiring Organization:
Alzheimer's Association
industry:
Nonprofit