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Interlake-Eastern Regional Coordinator

Reporting to the First Link Regional Team Lead, the Interlake-Eastern Regional Coordinator is responsible for the coordination and delivery of support and education to people living with dementia and their families. The Regional Coordinator works to raise public awareness of dementia and reduce stigma associated with this diagnosis in the Interlake-Eastern region.

Duties & responsibilities include:

1. Client support

• Ensure that individuals living with dementia and their families receive person-centred information and support via in-person and virtual interactions, phone and email communications.
• Ensure that appropriate resource materials are recommended or distributed following client
  interactions
• Refers clients and community members to the appropriate resources for services not provided by the Alzheimer Society
• Maintains confidential electronic files documenting all client interactions and communications exchanged
• Responds to enquiries about dementia from families, professional caregivers and the general public
• Promotes the First Link Client Support program to public and referral sources, including physicians, health care professionals and community organizations working with individuals and families affected by dementia
• Coordinates and facilitates support groups for persons living with dementia, and support groups for care partners in the Interlake-Eastern region, in-person and virtually as necessary

2. Dementia-friendly community and family education awareness

• Works with Provincial and Interlake-Eastern Office Program Staff to ensure programs are carried out in the Interlake-Eastern region
• Delivers family, professional and public education programs throughout the region
• Responsible for the coordination of awareness presentations and display requests
• Networks with community partners throughout the region

3. Fund development

• Works with Events Manager at Provincial Office to support the fundraising events planned and delivered throughout the year

Required experience:

• Posr secondary education in a social service field
• 2-4 years in a related profession
• Knowledge of dementia and the care and support of people living with dementia and their care partners
• Knowledge of community resources in the region
• Demonstrated program coordination and management skills
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated presentation and public speaking skills
• Experience in word processing and computer systems
• Physically able to perform the duties and responsibilities of the Interlake-Eastern Regional Coordinator
• Valid Manitoba Driver’s license and access to a vehicle- travel within the region is required