Support Group Facilitator

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ORGANIZATION: Alzheimer's Association Western New York

Support Group Facilitators create a safe, open environment where people share their feelings, thoughts and experiences in a combined effort to better cope with and manage the shared problems of dementia. Facilitators encourage participants to provide assistance and emotional support to one another, and connect members of the community with additional Association services.

Seeking compassionate and reliable facilitators to serve within the eight-county region of Western New York.

Training and ongoing education is provided. Background check is required as part of the selection process.

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About Alzheimer's Association Western New York

Location:

6215 Sheridan Drive, Suite 100, Amherst, NY 14221, US

Mission Statement

Our mission is 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 is a world without Alzheimer’s.

Description

We provide programs and services to those with Alzheimer's disease or another form of dementia and their families. The Western New York Chapter serves all eight counties of WNY including Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Niagara, Orleans and Wyoming. We provide care consultations, a 24-hour helpline (1.800.272.3900), safety services, early stage programs, and education programs for caregivers, healthcare professionals and the general public. The Alzheimer's Association is also the largest nonprofit funder of Alzheimer's research. Together, we are elevating research, public policy, and awareness to unprecedented levels in pursuit of better treatments, a cure of a way to prevent Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders.

CAUSE AREAS

Community
Health & Medicine
Seniors
Community, Health & Medicine, Seniors

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

6215 Sheridan DrSuite 100Amherst, NY 14221

(42.977665,-78.70205)
 

DATE POSTED

March 23, 2020

SKILLS

  • Customer Service
  • Group Facilitation
  • Community Outreach
  • Critical Thinking
  • People Skills
  • Relationship Building

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • Desired Commitment: 1-year term delivering a monthly group. Hours may vary by month.

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