Alzheimer's Dementia Education Care Navigator 8:30a-5pm M-F

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Job description

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Maintains effective communication with the NRDEP and GUIDE colleagues, Pathways, Business Development Department, referral sources and local first responder departments.

• Carries out responsibilities consistent with the guidelines for Care Navigation within the GUIDE model.
• Maintains confidentiality of person with dementia/family information in accordance with agency and

professional standards.

• Facilitates Virtual Dementia Tour trainings, as needed.
• Provides dementia care consultations for individuals with dementia and/or their caregivers to assess and uncover any psychosocial needs and makes home visits, as needed.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• A Master's Degree in Social Work plus minimum of (1) one year experience as a caseworker with an emphasis on counseling, crisis management, community agency referral and grief support, preferred.
• Must have a Valid Florida drivers License, maintain current auto insurance coverage and have access to a reliable automobile.
• Experience in developing collaborative relationships with referral sources and first responders.
• Ability to function independently and to adjust work hours to meet with program participants and to provide outreach and educational programs to family caregivers, healthcare professionals and first responders.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Empath Health is an equal opportunity employer.

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