NEOGOV · 1 month ago
Dementia Care Specialist
Appleton, WI
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$62K/yr - $67K/yr
2+ years expOutagamie County is seeking a Dementia Care Specialist to support caregivers and individuals living with dementia. The role involves developing referral relationships, providing consultations, and offering person-centered support to ensure the well-being of those affected by dementia.
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Responsibilities
Develop referral relationships with physicians, dementia diagnostic clinics and other health and long-term care providers
Provide dementia-specific consultation and technical assistance related to cognitive screening and individual family caregiver issues to adult protective service agencies, crisis response systems, county/tribal aging offices, and other agencies as requested
Provide at least two approved evidence-based or evidence-informed interventions, one specifically designed for family caregivers, as part of ongoing activities. Maintain fidelity to the intervention model and accommodate families’ schedules for meetings
Provide volunteer training and guidance to expand the reach of the goals of the Dementia Care Specialist Program
Collaborate actively and develop referral protocols with local, regional, and statewide dementia organizations
Offer and provide person-centered support when memory screens are positive to assure opportunities for follow-up with primary care providers in accordance with the individual’s preferences
Offer and provide short-term case management for individuals with dementia and/or their caregivers. Coordinate with county/tribal aging unit, APS, and other county staff members and be available for joint or independent home visits
Serve as a catalyst for developing and implementing strategies to create and sustain dementia-friendly communities in the service area
Provide outreach and awareness to professionals, employers, organizations, and the general community about available dementia services
Maintain current knowledge of dementia, research findings, new evidence-based interventions, and other innovations for people living in the community
Participate actively in Dementia Care Specialist (DCS) statewide and regional meetings, training programs, and conference calls. Assist colleagues by sharing experiences
Complete 100% time reporting, collect and report program data, and contribute to DCS program evaluation
Complete documentation on clients in the electronic health record in a timely fashion and according to agency policy
Make referrals to other agencies for additional services as requested or as appropriate
Offer and administer our Alzheimers Family Caregiver Support Program (AFCSP) funding for respite available for the caregiver
Maintain working relationships with other human services, medical, and social services agencies at various locations and levels of authority
Provide educational presentations to other agencies, organizations, and the general public. Participate in community events and outreach
Attend Unit/Division Meetings, client/customer/participant collaboration meetings, and other meetings as required
Maintain regular and predictable attendance
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree is required, preferably in the health or human services related field
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license
Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to conform to goals, policies, and procedures
Ability to operate a variety of office equipment including personal computer, photocopier, calculator, and telephone
Ability to transport oneself from location to location in an efficient and expedient manner
Ability to adhere to professional ethics and standards
Skill in organization including paperwork, time management and prioritization of crisis demands
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, calculate decimals and percent's, and make use of the principles of descriptive statistics
Ability to comprehend and interpret a variety of documents including client records, medical, accident, and other reports; psychological evaluations and other assessment reports, school records, professional literature, policy and procedure manuals, diagnostic manuals, etc
Ability to prepare a variety of documents including client records, referrals, intake and assessment records, case notes, letters and other correspondence, etc
Ability to use and interpret medical, legal, and counseling terminology related to the specialty
Ability to work well in a team environment
Ability to facilitate small group learning and discussion programs
Ability to communicate effectively with clients and family members, community agencies and service providers, psychiatrists, physicians, other medical professionals, attorneys, Human Services personnel, and others verbally and in writing
Ability to perform public speaking engagements
Knowledge of the service delivery system
Knowledge of aging, disabilities, and/or mental illness, dependent on assignment, the effects on individuals and families, and the resources available
Preferred
Master's degree is preferred
Two years of experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience preferred, working directly with individuals who have dementia and their caregivers
Benefits
Medical Coverage
Dental Coverage
Vision Coverage
Life Insurance
Voluntary Short-Term Disability Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Wisconsin Retirement System
Deferred Compensation
Flexible Spending Account Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time Off
Employee and Family Clinic
Fitness Center
Pet Insurance
Values of Excellence (Recognition Program)
Continuing Education
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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