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25 people are interested
EAST BAY - Help Families Navigate Alzheimer's Disease
ORGANIZATION: Alzheimer's Association, Northern CA and Northern NV
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25 people are interested
Alzheimer's disease currently affects over 5.4 million Americans, and the number is growing. The Alzheimer's Association operates a free 24/7 telephone Helpline for individuals and families coping with this challenging disease.
Help Alzheimer's and dementia families in Contra Costa, Alameda, and Solano counties by telephone by providing information & referral to community services and resources, emotional support, reassurance, and guidance. Calls will be made from our East Bay office in Lafayette during business hours.
Requirements:
-- Compassionate with positive attitude and excellent interpersonal skills.
-- Personal and/or professional experience with dementia and aging issues.
-- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Psychology, Gerontology, Social Work, or Counseling preferred but not required
-- Comfortable finding and sending resources via email and learning in-house database system.
-- Willingness to complete background check, orientation, and an 8-10 hour combined training (2 hour trainings per session) dependent upon previous experience.
-- Attendance at two in-service trainings per year.
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About Alzheimer's Association, Northern CA and Northern NV
Location:
2290 N. First Street, Suite 101, San Jose, CA 95131, US
Mission Statement
The Alzheimer's Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer care, support and research. Our mission: To eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. Our vision, A world without Alzheimer's disease.
Description
We provide programs and support services for patients, families, caregivers, and others in the San Francisco Bay Area affected by Alzheimer's disease and related disorders. Outside the federal government, the Alzheimer's Association is the largest research funder in the country and offers advocacy opportunities to make public policy change.
At the Alzheimer's Association, diversity and inclusion are vital to our mission. The Association leads strategic initiatives to support diversity and a culture of inclusivity. These strategic initiatives also strengthen outreach to all populations, providing communities with resources and support to address the Alzheimer’s crisis. By partnering with organizations locally and nationally to advance diversity and inclusion, the Association can broaden its reach in all communities.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
3675 Mt. Diablo Blvd. ste 250Lafayette, CA 94549
DATE POSTED
April 25, 2019
SKILLS
- Counseling / Mental Health
- Nursing
- Elder care
- Crisis Intervention
- Case Work / Management
- Hospice Care
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- One 3 hour shift per week, M-F (9a-12p or 1-4p)
- Personal caregiving experience and/or degree in Gerontology, Social Work, or Counseling preferred