Job Overview and Requirements

Are you ready to bring your talent and expertise to an innovative nonprofit organization providing quality services to the largest growing segment of our population? Do you seek work that is challenging, meaningful, and fun? Does your best day at work include knowing that what you’ve done has made a measurable difference in someone’s life?

We are looking for a full-time Enrichment Coordinator for the Dementia Resource Center (DRC) program. Through education, support, enrichment, and care, the Dementia Resource Center is committed to guiding care partners and those living with dementia through the dementia journey. The DRC Enrichment Coordinator will work to build an engaging and inclusive community for care partners and persons living with dementia through fulfilling enrichment activities, leisure, and social events. This enrichment programming will help provide the joy and meaningful connections needed to navigate this new chapter.

About Us: Serving northeast and east Georgia, the Athens Community Council on Aging (ACCA) is the nonprofit providing a comprehensive resource of expertise and opportunities for adults and families who need and desire the essentials to age and live well. We do this by offering programs and services that address basic needs, such as food and transportation, and personal fulfillment gained through building relationships, expanding knowledge, and making meaningful contributions to the community.

With more than 55 years of experience, ACCA helps people navigate – and celebrate – life’s second half, positively impacting their health and well-being, and making their communities an even better place to live.

What is it like to work at ACCA? According to our most recent staff survey, working at ACCA means working in a supportive culture where you are respected and feel a sense of accomplishment in your work. Our goal is to create an environment where employees can think big, have fun, and do good. In fact, 98% of employees say they would recommend working at ACCA.

Essential Responsibilities:

• The design, coordination, promotion, implementation, and evaluation of a comprehensive, person-centered dementia-friendly enrichment program that:
  • Includes fitness, education, evidence-based programming, and social activities with the purpose of maintaining and improving health outcomes and participant engagement and addressing the emotional needs of participants. Clientele will represent a wide variety of backgrounds, interests, abilities, and communications styles.
  • Involves group activities for persons living with dementia and care partners.
  • Includes activities that can be adapted and modified to ensure each participant is appropriately supported to be fully engaged, regardless of diagnosis and perceived abilities.
  • Takes place at ACCA, local community spaces, and centers in surrounding counties.
• Working with the DRC director to manage day to day operations, including developing a programming registration process, ensuring classes, activities and events run smoothly, welcoming guests, setting up rooms, and tracking class participation.
• Communicating enrichment program information, enrolling participants with necessary paperwork, conducting follow-up assessments, and providing program orientations.
• Supporting participant retention and satisfaction through a compassionate approach, supportive environment, and ongoing communication, including face-to-face contact, emails, and phone calls.
• In conjunction with the Volunteer Coordinator and DRC Director, implementing the recruitment, orientation, training, supervision, and recognition of DRC student interns and volunteers, including the recruitment of qualified volunteer and/or professional instructors to assist in the implementation and facilitation of dementia-friendly enrichment programming.

Essential Requirements:

• We stay busy but like to have fun! A great sense of humor is a must! This position demands comfort with working with a wide variety of people and providing individualized, high-quality person-centered support.
• Public speaking skills and the ability to network with the public are required. Comfortable talking about and educating others on Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required. Ability to communicate with and engage individuals with different communication styles, including those living with dementia.
• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Recreation Therapy, Education, Social Work, or other health-related field.
• Experience developing and managing health and wellness programming, preferably in working with older adults or individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia.
• Successful experience in developing and maintaining community partnerships and collaborations.
• Valid Georgia Driver’s License and reliable transportation. Must be able to drive agency vehicles to transport DRC participants to some trips, outings, and special events.
• Must be available some evenings and weekends.

Our Hiring Process & Timeline:

• We will receive and review resumes through May 31st, 2024.

• We will schedule interviews as qualifying applications are received.

• Finalists may be invited to a second-round interview, and we will make an offer shortly after.

• Ideally, the selected candidate will start no later than June 17, 2024.

Benefits:

• Health and Wellness
  • Health insurance offered for full-time employees
  • Dental insurance offered for full-time employees
  • Vision insurance offered for full-time employees
• Peace of Mind
  • Company-paid life insurance for full-time employees
  • Company-paid long-term disability for full-time employees
  • Employee Assistance Program
• Financial Support
  • 403(b) with up to 5% agency match, after one year of service, for full-time employees
  • ACCA Scholar Program, providing scholarships to employees and dependents
  • Employees are eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), the federal student loan forgiveness program
• Work-Life Balance
  • Annual Leave, beginning at 2 weeks per year, for full-time employees
  • Sick Leave, beginning at 2 weeks per year, for full-time employees
  • 11 paid holidays annually, and a paid day off for your birthday
  • High performing employees are eligible to apply for our sabbatical program after ten years of service

To be considered for this position please visit our website to complete the online employment application Form, and submit a cover letter and resume.

If you would prefer to complete a hard copy, please contact Nita Norris at nnorris@accaging.org. Hard copy application packets may be dropped off at our office: 135 Hoyt Street, Athens, Georgia 30601.