The Care Consultant is part of a dynamic team that provides intensive care consultation services to individuals who are living with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias and their caregivers. They conduct home visits, psychosocial assessments, care plan development and coordination, education on the disease process and disease management, and referrals to services. This position resides in the King County area, and reports to the Clinical Manager.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Assist individuals, family members, and caregivers through assessment, care coordination, problem-solving, disease education, care planning, referral and follow-up. Show results through client survey evaluation process and report outcomes of work.
- Collaborate internally with program leads as appropriate, and with other external health and human services providers.
- Maintain expert knowledge on Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, health/mental health care, and geriatrics and work effectively with diverse populations.
- Maintain accurate record-keeping utilizing all internal & external systems for data management; meet monthly deadlines; collect and maintain case load data; perform ongoing evaluations.
- Represent the Association to a variety of community meetings or events for outreach, education, engagement, collaboration, fundraising, and referral purposes, including educational presentations.
- Excellent communication, organizational to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team, and succeed in a dynamic and fluid environment.
- High level of integrity, diplomacy, and initiative.
Educational Background:
Master’s degree in social work or a related field preferred.
Skills/Experience:
- Two (2) years of professional experience working with families and caregivers of individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias, or with people with chronic illness or disabilities.
- Experience in performing assessments and developing care plans.
- Training in the Tailored Caregiver Assessment & Referral ("TCARE") program preferred.
- Valid driver’s license, access to reliable vehicle, and proof of current automobile insurance for high volume of local travel, and requires evening or weekend hours on occasion.
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Sep 30 2019
Active Until:
Oct 30 2019
Hiring Organization:
Alzheimer's Association
industry:
Nonprofit