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| Organization | JABA, Inc. (Jefferson Area Board for Aging) |
| Type | Full Time |
| Application Deadline | February 10, 2017 |
| College Degree Required? | Yes |
| Salary Range | Dependent on Experience |
| gworthington@jabacares.org | |
| Phone | 434-817-5222 |
Description
The Dementia Care Coordinator will provide coordination of care to individuals with dementia, their families and caregivers in conjunction with UVA’s Memory and Aging Care Clinic. Care coordination will include, but not be limited to, options counseling, education on dementia, information and referrals to community-based organizations, care transitions coaching, behavioral symptom management training and expert consultation and eligibility assistance. The Dementia Care Coordinator will be located in the UVA Memory and Aging Care Clinic, and will aid in coordination of medical care and social services. Service primarily will be provided onsite, but will also include home visits to provide insight into the needs of individuals and their families and/or caregivers. Duties will include providing services to existing participants and enrolling new individuals into the program.
Skills Required
Successful candidates will have a BA with a minimum of 5 years’ work experience in health, case management, or social work, preferably in an aging, medical and/or mental health setting, and a proven record of strong documentation abilities. Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced hospital/clinic environment.
Work Schedule
This is a full-time, Monday-Friday position.
Additional Info
JABA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.