What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Education & Outreach, Latino Community position at Alzheimers Los Angeles?

Job Description

Description : Position Overview :

The Director, Education & Outreach, Latino Community will work in collaboration with the Associate Vice President of Programs and Health Equity to develop strategic approaches for the Latino Community, including program planning, community and caregiver education, outreach, and community partnerships. The Director, Education & Outreach, Latino Community (Director) provides leadership and oversight of all education department programs for Latinos and is responsible for creating and delivering culturally and linguistically competent services and activities to Latinos in Los Angeles County. Additionally, the Director will supervise staff in order to strategically develop relationships within and deliver culturally competent programming with a special focus for the Spanish speaking community.

This is a hybrid position requiring some in-person work in our offices, and significant in-person work in the community in / around Los Angeles County. Some weekend and evening work will be required.

About Us :

Alzheimer’s Los Angeles has been in service for 40 years in the LA community. Our mission to improve the lives of families affected by Alzheimer’s and dementia by increasing awareness, delivering effective programs and services, providing compassionate support and advocating for quality care and a cure.

Responsibilities

Develop, coordinate, and oversee a Latino Dementia Care Network for Los Angeles County by recruiting participants, fostering engagement, and ensuring its ongoing growth and sustainability.
Supervise and mentor Latino Community staff, with a special focus on the Spanish speaking community
Plan and implement strategic program goals for community and caregiver education, outreach, and community partnerships including evidence-based caregiver interventions throughout Los Angeles County.
Develop educational material, curriculum, trainings, events, and products that meet the cultural and linguistic needs of Latinos in Los Angeles
Prepare and monitor education budgets
Provide or coordinate Spanish translation of written materials
Deliver educational workshops and presentations to diverse audiences, including caregivers, the general public, faith-based communities, and seniors, offering evidence-based caregiver interventions and other educational content in English and Spanish.
Conduct interviews, speak on panels and at conferences, and speak at other events
Deliver grant related activities and events; ensure grant obligations and deliverables are achieved.
Support social media efforts to the Spanish speaking community (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.)
Responsible for ensuring documentation is completed for all education and outreach efforts, including quarterly reports, data entry into Education & Outreach databases and calendars.
Contribute to the development of culturally tailored educational materials (brochures, presentations, etc.).
Attend and participate in community meetings and networking events.
Incorporate advocacy and fund development into programs and services as appropriate
Participate in resource fairs, health fairs, etc. when appropriate / as needed
Provide and maintain lists of Alzheimer’s LA collateral dissemination (libraries, organizations, etc.)

Requirements :

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience Required

B.A. degree in Social Work, Gerontology, Health Administration or related field, or equivalent experience. Master’s degree preferred

Keen understanding of diverse communities, including cultural and linguistic needs

Minimum of eight years of progressively responsible community education positions

Strong curriculum development skills, preferably with an understanding of adult learning principles

Fluency in both English and Spanish (written and verbal) required

Demonstrated experience leading a large and diverse team; strong supervisory skills

Experience implementing, delivering, and monitoring grant deliverables, including budgets

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, especially Word and Excel

High level of integrity, diplomacy, and initiative

Personal Capacities

Ability to communicate effectively in person and virtually, in writing and verbally to a variety of audiences

Ability to work effectively with diverse populations

Ability to work evenings and weekends during event periods as needed

Ability to travel as needed to perform job duties

Ability to bend, stoop, twist and lift 20 pounds minimum

Working Conditions

Hybrid in-office / work from home environment

High volume of public contact

Travel to attend meetings throughout Los Angeles County regularly, and occasionally, nationally and internationally

Work with a diverse group of individuals and groups in a multicultural environment

Work may include periods of high volume, tight deadlines, and events

Alzheimer’s Los Angeles (Alzheimer’s LA) offers a competitive salary benefits. Alzheimer’s LA is an M / F, Disabled, and Vet EEO / AA Employer.

Job Type : Full-time

Benefits :

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

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