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About the Role
Jewish Family and Children's Services (JFCS) is seeking a compassionate and experienced Temporary Dementia Specialist to join our Center for Dementia Care. This temporary position provides an opportunity to support individuals living with dementia and their families through comprehensive assessments, care planning, education, and ongoing care management.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive dementia assessments and develop individualized care plans
- Provide care management and ongoing support to clients and family caregivers
- Educate and coach families and caregivers using evidence-based dementia care practices
- Collaborate with physicians, community providers, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate services
- Train caregivers in effective communication techniques and non-pharmacological dementia interventions
- Assist with dementia-related education and training for agency staff
- Make appropriate community referrals and connect clients with supportive resources
- Participate in outreach activities that promote dementia education and JFCS services
- Maintain accurate documentation and ensure high-quality client care
Requirements
- Minimum three (3) years of professional experience working with individuals living with dementia and their families
- Valid California driver's license, reliable vehicle, and ability to travel throughout the Bay Area
Skills
- Strong interpersonal, assessment, and communication skills
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with an interdisciplinary team
Location
- Bay Area
Work Type
- temporary full-time
Experience Level
- 3 years of professional experience
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree required
- Master's degree in Social Work, Gerontology, Nursing, or a related field preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $75,000 - $80,000
Benefits
- Employment with benefits
About the Company
- JFCS has served the San Francisco Bay Area for 175 years, offering world-class services including adoption, mental health, senior care, disability services, financial assistance, Holocaust education, and youth development.
- Seniors At Home offers a wide range of services to help older adults live safe, healthy, and independent lives, including home care, personal assistant services, companionship, and specialized dementia and palliative care.
- We provide the Bay Area’s leading continuum of care for aging adults.
- Make positive differences in the lives of thousands of individuals and families we serve each year
Equal Opportunity
- All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, including minorities, women, veterans, and disabled individuals.
- Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.
- JFCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.