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Education and Community Engagement Specialist

Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and...
Queens, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 3/3/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/28/2025

Education and Community Engagement Specialist- Full Time


Parker Jewish Institute, located in New Hyde Park, NY is seeking a Full Time Education and Community Engagement Specialist under the Alzheimer Caregiver Support Initiative.

In this role, the Education and Community Engagement Specialist provides support, information and guidance to caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's disease and dementias, helping to provide a safe, comfortable and engaging environment where people with memory loss and their care partners can laugh, learn and remain socially engaged with others traveling the same journey.


About Parker

The Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation, conveniently located on the Queens-Nassau County border in New Hyde Park, New York, is a non-profit health care facility that offers inpatient programs such as sub-acute/short term rehabilitation, long-term care and nursing home care, as well as community health services encompassing certified home health care and a comprehensive community hospice program that serves terminally ill patients in their own homes or in nursing facilities, including Parker's nursing home.

Quality care means hiring quality people, and Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation has a longstanding reputation for excellence and innovation in resident and patient care.


Why Work at Parker

  • Friendly, collaborative team environment and exciting career growth opportunities providing an opportunity to learn, grow and have an impact on the overall results

  • Excellent training and clinical education

  • Accessible via public transportation

  • Free parking on site for all staff

  • On-site cafeteria offering breakfast and lunch

  • Full Benefits for Full Time and Part Time staff include Health Insurance, 401k, Vacation, Holiday and Sick Time


Responsibilities Include:

  • Assist clients in assessing their information and support needs

  • Provide information regarding services and benefits available and, where appropriate, assist clients in accessing them

  • Provide education and information to those who are caring for an individual with memory loss

  • Schedule and coordinate education and training programs, wellness programs, joint enrichment and virtual programs

  • Works with local organizations to schedule and market programs

  • Responsible for updating social media pages and sending program updates and emails to caregivers

  • Oversite of the memory cafe operations

  • Provide caregivers with information regarding available supports in the community


Position Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in a related field preferred

  • Prior experience working with the elderly population preferred

  • An understanding of dementia

  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

  • Able to multitask and work independently and as part of a team

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Outlook

  • At least two (2) years of appropriate work experience

  • Vaccinated against COVID-19

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