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Family Program Manager

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Norfolk, VA, USA
Full-time

Primarily responsible for managing early stage engagement programs, caregiver support group program, and respite care grants. The Family Program Manager will also manage community outreach, promotion of Association services, constituent inquiries, and partnership development in assigned Chapter territory. 

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Early Stage & Caregiver support Programs 
  • Manages the program design and implementation of early stage engagement and caregiver support group programs, including delivery of education programs, support groups, and socialization activities
  • Manages a team of volunteer facilitators, including recruitment, screening, orientation and on-ongoing training, individual and group supervision, and recognition
  • Provides administrative direction and support to ensure effective operations of support groups and early stage community 
  • Develops strategic partnerships with community groups to grow program opportunities, participant outreach, volunteer recruitment, and provision of program space
  • Ensures collection for program data and performs periodic data analysis to inform future program growth

Respite Care Grants

  • Manages the assessment and application process for respite care grants
  • Evaluates applications, conducts applicant interviews, and makes recommendation for approval of grants
  • Manages communication among grant recipient, agency or facility contacts, and Chapter staff
  • Tracks respite care grant data in partnership with other staff 

Relationship & Partnership Development

  • Identifies and expands opportunities for partnership with community organizations and businesses to support strategic programmatic goals 
  • Facilitates Information & Referral sessions and Care Consultations with constituents 
  • In partnership with Development staff, serves as the primary representative and liaison for the Chapter in assigned region
  • Provides leadership and/or support as needed for special events, conferences, both internal and external to the organization
Educational Background: 
Bachelor’s degree in health care or social services-related field; Master’s degree preferred 
Skills/Experience: 
  • Three to five years of experience in health care or social services, particularly specialties in aging or long-term care 
  • Ability to work with a wide range of individuals, including persons with dementia, family caregivers, physicians, private and public partners, volunteers, legislators, and public policy officials
  • Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail 
  • Office hours are 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday  
  • Occasional evening and weekend hours and travel throughout Chapter territory to fulfill work requirements
  • Workload will fluctuate with varying deadlines and priorities
  • Work may be conducted in a variety of environments, including office and public meeting spaces
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) desired 
  • Must have a valid driver’s license and a willingness to use personal vehicle in the course of employment (must show proof of automobile insurance)
  • Strong written and oral communication skills 
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office products, especially Word, Excel, Power Point, and Google applications

Self-starter who has the ability to work independently and as part of a team
This job profile in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the job holder. He/she will be required to follow any other instructions or perform any other duties as requested by the Executive Director. This is not meant to be an exhaustive list of job duties. Essential elements may change when necessary.

Organization Info

Alzheimer's Association

Overview
Headquarters: 
Chicago, IL, United States
Founded: 
1980
About Us
Mission: 

The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research. Our mission is to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research, to provide and enhance care and support for all affected, and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer’s®.

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Jun 7 2019
Active Until: 
Jul 7 2019
Hiring Organization: 
Alzheimer's Association
industry: 
Nonprofit