Dementia Support Specialist

1 day ago


Reno, Nevada, United States Access To Healthcare Network Full time
Job Title

Dementia Support Specialist

About the Role

This position serves as a key resource in outreach, training, crisis stabilization, and memory screening within Northern Nevada counties. As a Dementia Support Specialist, you will provide person-centered resources, develop partnerships, and offer education and consultation to various stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities
  • Community Outreach and Training:
    • Serve as a community liaison for outreach, training, crisis stabilization, and memory screening.
    • Conduct outreach and education related to the Nevada Dementia Supports Toolbox and associated services.
    • Provide dementia-capability training to Nevada Care Connection Resource and Service Navigators and other service providers.
  • Client Support:
    • Provide person-centered resources and individualized referrals for individuals experiencing cognitive changes.
    • Conduct assessments and develop individualized care plans for clients.
    • Provide short-term case management for people with dementia and their caregivers.
    • Perform home visits as required.
  • Partnership Development:
    • Develop partnerships and referral pathways with emergency response personnel, healthcare providers, community organizations, family care partners, and people living with dementia.
    • Strengthen, grow, and support local Dementia Friendly Nevada efforts.
  • Documentation and Reporting:
    • Document case notes for each client interaction, including referrals, applications, and outcomes.
    • Ensure narrative notes include date of entry, summary of pertinent information, initials, and title of the person making the entry.
  • Advocacy and Education:
    • Serve as a visible and trusted source of information on long-term care options, referral, and advocacy.
    • Inform and educate consumers about their options and assist with linking them to programs and services.
    • Advocate on behalf of clients and their families with agencies and service providers.
  • Program Development and Marketing:
    • Participate in program development, marketing, and outreach activities.
    • Represent NVCC at public information fairs.
    • Schedule and attend outreach visits to offsite locations as needed.
  • Other Duties:
    • Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements

A competitive salary of $60,000 - $70,000 per year, commensurate with experience.

We require a Bachelor's or Master's degree in social work, health and human services, or equivalent experience. Additionally, three years of experience in a social service or healthcare-related field is necessary, along with two years of experience working with socioeconomically disadvantaged populations and two years of experience with databases and software programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Benefits
  • We offer 4 weeks of PTO, 14 paid holidays, and 4 weeks of paid parental leave.
  • Our benefits package includes free health insurance options for full-time employees and low-cost health insurance options for dependents.
  • We provide employer-paid EAP, Long-Term Disability, and free life insurance.
  • Tuition Assistance, Continuing Education Support, and a Child-Friendly Workplace are also available.


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