Dementia Outreach Specialist

LifeStream Services, Inc.

Dementia Outreach Specialist

Area 6

(Blackford, Delaware, Grant, Henry, Jay, Madison and Randolph Counties)

SUMMARY

The Dementia Outreach Specialist (DOS) role is responsible for implementing the State of Indiana’s Dementia Care Specialist Program (DCSP) at LifeStream Services. Towards improving Indiana’s dementia-related population health outcomes, the DCSP supports Indiana’s transformation into a dementia capable state equipped with dementia capable care and services for all Hoosiers. Careful attention shall be focused on strategies to decrease health disparities concerning dementia in Indiana. The DCSP will improve quality of life, care, and services for persons living with dementia and their caregivers through the following essential duties and responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES

Statements included in this description are intended to reflect in general the duties and responsibilities of this classification and are not to be interpreted as being all inclusive. Other duties may be assigned. Duties and responsibilities include the following.

Training and Development

· Serve as a subject matter expert in dementia and the dementia service network.

· Obtain certification in an evidence-based dementia certification curriculum as approved by the DCSP.

· Conduct an internal agency dementia staff education assessment.

· Provide ongoing support, education, and training on dementia consistent with the DCSP guidelines to internal agency staff based on the assessment’s outcomes, and collect all pre- and post-tests and evaluation forms.

· Maintain current knowledge of dementia, research findings, new evidence-based interventions, and other innovations for people living with dementia and their caregivers and the dementia service system at large.

· Complete time reporting, collect and report program data, and contribute to DCSP evaluation.

Community Education

· Conduct a community assessment resulting in the documentation of dementia services, resources, and gaps in the agency’s planning and service area.

· Provide culturally competent public outreach and awareness about the agency and available dementia services.

· Serve as the agency representative at community activities, health fairs, public meetings and other similar functions. Be able to speak/present comfortably at these events.

Partnerships and Engagement

· Develop relationships to establish clinical coordination, care coordination, and community supports referral protocols among health care providers, including hospitals and physician groups, emergency and first responders, dementia diagnostic clinics, service providers, dementia organizations, and other community stakeholders.

· Provide support, education, and training on dementia to the general public and staff of other community-based organizations and health care providers consistent with DCSP guidelines, and collect pre- and post-tests and evaluation forms.

QUALIFICATIONS

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.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma/GED required. Associates degree or two years of dementia-related experience is preferred. Previous training and experience in dementia screening, dementia care, dementia caregiver education and support, dementia practitioner education and training and/or community dementia awareness programming is preferred. Experience working with older adults in healthcare or community settings and/or long-term services and supports system is preferred. Experience in public health and/or health education is preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents, procedures manuals, and to understand correspondence. Ability to write documents, procedures, correspondence, memos, and presentations. Ability to convey group presentations, and counsel one-on-one.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to determine budgets. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages. Ability to apply basic mathematics, algebra, and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

COMPUTER SKILLS

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft applications, and be able to quickly learn other software programs for various home and community-based programs for efficient and accurate program data reporting.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must possess a valid and current driver’s license. Must be covered, maintain coverage and provide documentation of current automobile insurance meeting LifeStream’s amount requirement. Must be able to travel throughout the LifeStream service area independently and beyond the service area on occasion.

LifeStream Services, Inc. is an EEO employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.14 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Patient demographics:

• Older adults

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Ability to Relocate:

• Anderson, IN: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person