What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dementia Care Navigator position at Jewish Home?
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Description
Pay Range: $22-$32 non-exempt (Pay information will vary depending upon relevant experience for the position)
Part Time 20 hours Days
GENERAL SCOPE: The Dementia Care Navigator provides compassionate guidance and expert support to
individuals living with dementia and their families. Utilizing their expertise, the navigator helps families,
residents and caregivers access resources, provide education and navigate the complexities of dementia care.
This role involves advocacy, education, and coordination of services to ensure holistic, person-centered care
requiring the Navigator to have a flexible schedule to work occasional evenings and weekend hours.
EDUCATION / QUALIFICATION: Two or four-year degree in Human Services or a related field.
Minimum 2 years of experience in dementia care, senior care, healthcare, or social services. Dementia care
certifications (e.g., CDS - Certified Dementia Specialist) preferred.
Essential Functions
Support & Advocacy
Resource Coordination
EXPERIENCE: Strong knowledge of dementia-related diseases, caregiving challenges, and care planning
strategies. Excellent communication, advocacy, and crisis intervention skills. Ability to navigate complex
healthcare and social service systems. Compassionate, patient-centered approach with strong problem solving abilities.
This description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of position scope.
Jewish Home is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally-recognized basis [“protected class”] including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, sexual identity, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.
Description
Pay Range: $22-$32 non-exempt (Pay information will vary depending upon relevant experience for the position)
Part Time 20 hours Days
GENERAL SCOPE: The Dementia Care Navigator provides compassionate guidance and expert support to
individuals living with dementia and their families. Utilizing their expertise, the navigator helps families,
residents and caregivers access resources, provide education and navigate the complexities of dementia care.
This role involves advocacy, education, and coordination of services to ensure holistic, person-centered care
requiring the Navigator to have a flexible schedule to work occasional evenings and weekend hours.
EDUCATION / QUALIFICATION: Two or four-year degree in Human Services or a related field.
Minimum 2 years of experience in dementia care, senior care, healthcare, or social services. Dementia care
certifications (e.g., CDS - Certified Dementia Specialist) preferred.
Essential Functions
Support & Advocacy
- Provide emotional support and counseling to individuals with dementia and their caregivers.
- Act as an advocate for patients and families within healthcare systems.
- Educate families, caregivers, and the community on dementia-related topics, including disease
- Conduct workshops and training sessions for caregivers, healthcare professionals, and community
Resource Coordination
- Connect families with community resources, such as respite care, support groups, and financial
- Collaborate with healthcare providers, enhance service delivery.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of dementia care best practices and emerging resources.
- Assist in the development and implementation of dementia-friendly initiatives within the
- Participate in outreach efforts to increase awareness of dementia and available support services.
- Work alongside interdisciplinary teams to improve care coordination and service accessibility.
EXPERIENCE: Strong knowledge of dementia-related diseases, caregiving challenges, and care planning
strategies. Excellent communication, advocacy, and crisis intervention skills. Ability to navigate complex
healthcare and social service systems. Compassionate, patient-centered approach with strong problem solving abilities.
This description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of position scope.
Jewish Home is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally-recognized basis [“protected class”] including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, sexual identity, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.
Salary : $22 - $32
