Outreach & Program Coordinator

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Mind University - Older Adult Services Job Summary The Mind University Program Facilitator serves as a vital part of a team supporting an innovative cognitive wellness program that aims to help metro Detroiters age with their cognition as strong as possible. The Mind University Outreach & Program Coordinator's role, with its goal of enhancing the quality of life for older adults, consists of educating the community about cognition, conducting cognitive and mental health assessments, providing family consultations, as well as facilitating cognitive training classes licensed from the New England Cognitive Center. Cognitive training classes follow a research-informed curriculum and are fun and engaging for both participants and trainers. Additional responsibilities for the program facilitator include outreach to potential class participants and potential community partners to promote Mind University and other programs for retirees, as well as various administrative tasks. Principal Accountabilities - Assessment - Meet in person with individuals to assess cognitive condition and provide referral information on available resources to maintain and/or improve cognitive functioning; apply knowledge of human behavior, attitudes and motivation to the provision of services for client families. - Cognitive Training - Facilitate a series of cognitive training classes under guidance from the New England Cognitive Center utilizing their tools and curriculum. - Family Consultation - Meet with class participants and their families if applicable to discuss cognitive changes. Provide resources to support cognition when needed. - Outreach & Program Promotion - Plan and facilitate community-based outreach activities to provide education on brain healthy lifestyle and available resources as well as programming for retirees. - Networking - Develop and maintain relationships with referral sources in the community. - Follow-up - Maintain communication with clients on the waitlist for upcoming training classes. - Record Keeping - Complete all required forms and documentation in a timely manner, including pulling reports, analyzing data, and completing reporting documents/letters. - Program Development - Develop and maintain necessary documentation for use in the program; follow an evaluation process including satisfaction surveys; aid in the creation of marketing materials and an outreach plan; establish and maintain working relationships with agency staff and service providers. - Professional Development - Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending agency in-service programs, educational workshops, reviewing professional publications and establishing personal networks. - Special Programs & Emergency Services - Assist other departments, as needed, in the event of a program or circumstance that requires additional assistance and staffing support. - Mission Dedication - Embody the mission and values of JFS in all work done on behalf of the agency. Minimum Qualifications - Experience: Minimum of 3 years' experience in human service and/or dementia/Alzheimer's disease programming - Education: Master's in Social Work or equivalent education - Certifications or Licenses: LMSW Preferred Minimum Competencies Skills: Interpersonal skills to create a class environment that puts participants at ease; fluent verbal and written communication skills for classroom instruction and participant interaction; compassionate listening; collegiality; technology skills for entering data into Electronic Health Record system, Excel spreadsheets, Word documents and navigating various internet databases. Knowledge: Knowledge of older adult issues with an emphasis on cognition; person-centered use of motivational interviewing techniques; privacy and compliance awareness. Behaviors: Attention to detail in following evidence-informed protocols for cognitive training and required documentation; problem solving and the ability to work independently; multitasking. Jewish Family Service of Metropolitan Detroit is an Equal Opportunity Employer.