Program Coordinator
Job Location
Ontario, OH
General Summary
The mission of the Alzheimer's Association 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. The Northwest Ohio Chapter offers outreach and support to families in 24 Counties.
Named by Nonprofit Times as one of the nation's top 20 nonprofit employers, the Alzheimer's Association is a mission-driven organization with a defined strategy to expand in order to meet the needs of a growing population impacted by Alzheimer's and related dementias, while simultaneously driving research that will end Alzheimer's.
Under the direction of the Program Director, this position provides information, support, and education to family caregivers and individuals with Alzheimer's. The Program coordinator leads and delivers programs in a seven county area of North Central Ohio that offer care and support, recruit and coordinate volunteers for education leads, support group leads, and provides basic case management to families affected by the disease.
This position is in our Ontario (Mansfield area) office.
Essential Job Functions
- Deliver Association's core educational and support programs, including providing Helpline care and support, information and referral calls, and education programs for people with Alzheimer's disease, their care partners and professional caregivers.
- Raise community awareness about Alzheimer's and related dementias and represent the Association through community outreach efforts at health fairs and presentations to civic organizations, senior citizens groups, support groups, elder care facilities & programs, area businesses, and other events as appropriate.
- Identify, recruit, and support volunteers as community educators who deliver core education and speaking programs.
- Identify, recruit, and support volunteers as support group facilitators.
- Coordinate with community educator volunteers on program delivery and scheduling.
- Recruit, coordinate, and provide support for chapter advocacy efforts.
- Collaborate with our development team for further outreach into communities through programs and special events, local consumers, area service providers, including Physician Outreach and Diversity and Inclusiveness Initiatives.
- Assist the Director of Programs with grant research and writing as needed.
- Participate in select activities to establish and manage event planning and fundraising activities to support programs outreach that are managed by the Mansfield area development and outreach coordinator.
- Prepare and present reports on care and support activities to track/assess progress and address any program deficiencies.
- Manage staff dedicated to building a Dementia Capable Community in Richland County.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree required, Master's Degree preferred or equivalent work experience in social services, public health, gerontology, social work, healthcare, or a related field.
- Minimum three years of experience in case management, care coordination, community outreach and education.
- Experience working with people with Alzheimer's/Dementia and their family care partners preferred or related field.
- Ability to build effective internal and external relationship networks including supporting others to enthusiastically work towards common objectives
- Superior self-management skills, independent initiative and ability to collaborate are essential.
- Previous experience with obtaining funding sources such as grants and foundation grants to support programs is preferred.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills, reflecting an understanding of the appropriate use of communication technologies and an appreciation that each audience requires its own approach.
- Excellent presentation and facilitation skills that reflect an understanding of different learning modalities, group process, and cultural diversity.
- Appreciation of cultural and ethnic diversity, especially with respect to outreach to underserved communities.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and constituent relationship management systems.
- Detail oriented, adaptable, organized and able to successfully prioritize and manage multiple priorities.
- Ability to anticipate and identify, organize and analyze growth opportunities.
- Ability to analyze information and make timely, appropriate decisions.
- High level of integrity, diplomacy and initiative.
- Must possess a reliable personal vehicle, valid driver's license and proof of automobile insurance.
- Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.
- Ability to travel as needed to perform job duties.
- Perform unassigned duties as needed.
Email resume and cover letter in pdf format to:
[email protected]
Send your resume and cover letter:
- by email: [email protected]
- by mail:
Send resume to:
Alzheimer's Association, Northwest Ohio
2500 North Reynolds Road
Toledo, OH 43615-2820
If apply ing by e-mail, please attach your resume and cover letter as Microsoft Word documents, or include both within the text of your e-mail message.
We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer and we appreciate your interest in the Alzheimer's Association.
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