ADRC of the Lakeshore is looking for a Dementia Care Specialist. The purpose of this position is to provide education and support to individuals and families dealing with dementia and provides community education and awareness regarding dementia.
- Provides outreach to the community through presentations, speaking events, virtual dementia tours, memory screens, and memory cafes.
- Collaborates with Information & Assistance staff in the identification of individuals and families dealing with dementia
- Works with individuals and families dealing with dementia to understand the disease, provide encouragement to seek medical attention, and begin planning for management of dementia.
- Provides support and resources to caregivers of individuals dealing with dementia. Helps to identify resources to assist in managing the role of caregiver, including promoting support groups for caregivers.
- Other duties as assigned.
A Bachelor's Degree in social work or closely related field is required.
A valid Wisconsin Driver's license is also required.
Benefits Include:
Insurance: Health, Dental, Life, Disability, Vision, Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity
Additional Benefit: Discounted subscription to Savi student loan forgiveness program
Paid Leave: Holiday, Vacation, Sick Leave, Short Term Disability Income Continuation
Retirement: Participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System, deferred compensation .
Work/Life Balance: Monday - Friday schedule, flexible work hours
NOTE: Per - Wis. Stat. § 19.36(7) Records that would reveal the identities of job applicants must be kept confidential if the applicants so request in writing. However, the identities of final candidates to local public office may not be withheld. A final candidate is an individual who is one of the five most qualified applicants, or a member of the final pool if that is larger than five. If there are fewer than five candidates, each one is a final candidate. Please contact the Personnel Department at 920-683-4063 if you have questions regarding this information or you would like to keep your information confidential.