Top 2 Wellness program coordinator Jobs in South Carolina

Program Coordinator I- Dementia Care Specialist- Waccamaw Region
State of South Carolina —Horry County, SC
- $50,000 - $55,000 a year
- Extended hours
- Mid-level
- Office
- Microsoft Office
- Travel reimbursement
- Paid parental leave
6h
Program Coordinator I- Dementia Care Specialist- Trident Region
State of South Carolina —Charleston County, SC
- $50,000 - $55,000 a year
- Extended hours
- Mid-level
- Office
- Microsoft Office
- Travel reimbursement
- Paid parental leave
6h

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Program Coordinator I- Dementia Care Specialist- Waccamaw Region

State of South Carolina -
Horry County, SC

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Job Details

Full-time
$50,000 - $55,000 a year
6 hours ago

Benefits

Travel reimbursement
Paid parental leave
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Flexible spending account
Tuition reimbursement
Parental leave
Vision insurance
Flexible schedule
Life insurance
Prescription drug insurance

Qualifications

Employee relationship building
Microsoft Office
High school diploma or GED

Full Job Description

Job Responsibilities

The SC Department on Aging is seeking a dynamic individual to join our Caregiver and Alzheimer's Resource Division as a Dementia Care Specialist in the Waccamaw Region serving Horry, Williamsburg, and Georgetown Counties. This position requires frequent travel within the regional areas, as well as monthly visits to the state office in Columbia. This position will be housed and will report daily to the Horry County Council on Aging, Butler Road location. The candidate will advocate for individuals with Alzheimer's or related dementia (ADRD) and their family caregivers, make presentations, complete reports, and lead community meetings to assess needs, provide solutions, and determine resources.

The person in this role will determine the needs of people living with ADRD and their family caregivers and recommend resources and networking solutions. Prepare reports on outstanding issues and advocate for initiatives that address immediate problems and provide insights to the community.

The Dementia Care Specialist (DCS) purpose is to support residents of South Carolina who suspect or have received a diagnosis of dementia and their family caregivers. Regional Dementia Care Specialists will accomplish this through community outreach, providing support for dementia-specific programming, education, and connecting families affected by dementia to local resources.

Provide person-centered care consultations to families affected by dementia, connecting them with appropriate support services and care planning tools. Maintain a working knowledge of national, statewide, and community resources to help support those living with a dementia diagnosis and their family caregivers.

Cultivate working relationships with regional community partners to provide opportunities to inform and support individuals living with dementia and their family caregivers. Promote the concepts of dementia-friendly communities in the service area.

Obtain and maintain certification in pre-approved dementia-specific trainings through accredited programs. Deliver pre-approved, standardized dementia-specific community education with an emphasis on creative methods to reach rural, minority, and underserved communities with consideration given to libraries, faith-based communities, recreation centers, educational institutions, businesses, and medical offices. Provide outreach and education to professionals serving those impacted by dementia. Collect and report program data timely to contribute to the DCS program evaluation.

Stay current on dementia topics, including research findings, new evidence-informed or evidence-based interventions, and innovations for people living with dementia and their family caregivers. Participate actively in DCS statewide and regional meetings and training courses to ensure a high-quality, consistent and sustainable statewide program. Assist colleagues by sharing experiences and resources while maintaining fidelity to the DCS Program.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

A high school diploma and relevant program experience. This position will require the utilization of a personal vehicle for travel and will be reimbursed at the government rate. This position may be required to work extended hours outside of the normal scheduled work week. Upon hire, must complete and obtain Certified Dementia Practitioner training and become a Dementia Dialogues instructor within 3 months of hire; training provided by SCDOA and community partners; must be able to lift 10-15lbs.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications: three to five years of experience in the Alzheimer's and Related Dementia (ADRD) field with extensive knowledge in ADRD; Direct experience working with persons with ADRD and their families; Experience in program development; both volunteer and professional experience will be considered. The ideal candidate must build and maintain effective working relationships, exercise judgment and discretion, and analyze needs/resources to create partnerships. Strong communication skills, public presentation skills, proficiency in Microsoft Suite, and awareness of new services and trends are essential.

Additional Comments

The South Carolina Department on Aging (SCDOA) is an Equal Opportunity Employer for all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, sex- including the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, nation of origin, age, religion, or disability or genetic information.

The SC Department on Aging offers an exceptional benefits package for full-time (FTE) employees:

Health, Vision, Dental, Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance for employees, spouse, and children.

15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
15 days sick leave per year
13 paid holidays per year
Paid Parental Leave
State Retirement and SC Deferred Compensation Program.

The SC Department on Aging is making our veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

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