Act as a liaison and point of contact between internal/external customers when the Dementia Service Coordinator is not in the office.
· Provide technical assistance and support to all dementia program-affiliated staff and subcontractors.
· Conceptualization, Planning, Developing, and overseeing programs related to dementia education within the aging network that more effectively meet the needs of the growing demand for dementia outreach and education.
· Act as the main point of contact for the Alzheimer’s Disease Program Initiative (ADPI) 3-year grant received through the Administration of Community Living (ACL).
· Provide direct service through trainings for community members regarding DPI and Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementia (ADRD).
· Become a certified master trainer through the Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) on Dementia Capable Care (DCC) and then train others throughout the aging network on DCC.
· Oversee and train the Dementia Health Navigators (DHN) that will be hired as part of the ADPI grant.
· Work with DHN and AAADs on making Tennessee a more dementia-friendly and capable state.
· Development and distribution of information explaining what resources are available and how to utilize those resources.
· Maintaining and updating the statewide dementia resource page on the TCAD website.
· Provide professional development and education to stakeholders and partners.
· Develop and maintain active partnerships with other State Agencies who have an interest in meeting the needs of older adults and persons with disabilities.
· Other duties as assigned.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $28.00 - $29.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Ability to Relocate:
- Nashville, TN 37243: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person