What are the responsibilities and job description for the Memory Care Navigator position at Sun Health?
Memory Care Navigator - Join Our Big-Hearted Team
Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in a vibrant, compassionate community?
Join our vibrant team at our Center for Health and Wellbeing in Surprise, AZ, as a Memory Care Navigator!
Your Mission: This position develops, coordinates and provides social work services to community members who are faced with social, emotional and situational stressors related to dementia. This position is also responsible for providing education about Alzheimer's disease, dementia, and brain health to individuals and families facing dementia and community members. Services are provided in accordance with organizational vision, mission and philosophy. This position promotes and supports collaboration through community programs and partnerships.
Why Choose Us?
Great Place to Work: Sun Health has been certified as a Great Place to Work in 2021, 2022, and 2023.
- National Recognition: We secured a top 10 spot on the Fortune Best Workplaces for Aging Services™ list in 2020 and 2021.
- Platinum Award Winner: Our dedication to health and safety earned us Platinum awards from the Healthy Arizona Worksites Program in 2019, 2020, and 2021.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provides advocacy, education, assistance, support and referral services to community members in need. In the case of suspected abuse/neglect/exploitation, documents and reports where required.
- Provides both in person and virtual assessments of the clients functional and psychological needs and formulates an action plan, in partnership with the client. Facilitates adjustment in the action plan or services, as needed, to promote enhanced outcomes, ensuring all documentation is completed both timely and accurately.
- Gives presentations to the public on Sun Health's MCN program. Represents Sun Health at marketing and outreach functions.
- Facilitates dementia care support groups.
- Facilitates referrals from the community through education and relationship building
- Develops and helps facilitate community education classes and presentations on topics related to dementia, caregiver stress, resources, brain health and other related topics. Personally teaches classes on areas of expertise and arranges for health professionals to teach classes on these topics as well.
- Manages, prepares, and maintains appropriate and accurate statistical data, client files, and program information. Oversees and assures the timely documentation and maintenance of appropriate statistics, accurate volunteer file maintenance, and compliance with all regulatory and/or accreditation requirements.
Your Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Counseling or Nursing or related field required.
- Proficiency level typically achieved with 3 years related experience required.
- Prior experience working with the dementia population is preferred.
- Possess current or ability to obtain a Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card is required.
- Reliable transportation in employee provided vehicle, current Driver's license and auto insurance required.
- Currently possess Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance card or ability to obtain is required.
Team Member Benefits:
- Comprehensive health benefits (Medical, Dental & Vision).
- 401k with immediate vesting and up to 4% employer match.
- Tuition Reimbursement.
- Exclusive discounts through The Employee Network.
- Access to the Employee Association, supporting team members in need.
Equal Employment Opportunity: Sun Health is fully committed to equal employment opportunities and to attracting, retaining, developing, and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to their race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by state or local law. We provide a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity.
Join us and be a part of a community that cares for its residents and team members alike.
Apply today!
Salary : $26 - $29