CaringKind, The Heart of Alzheimer's Caregiving | ...

Therapeutic Specialist (per diem) Early-Stage & EngagementCaringKind is seeking a dedicated Program Specialist to play a pivotal role in our Early-Stage programs, designed to support individuals living with dementia and their families. This role focuses on delivering research-backed services and fostering socialcommunity engagement, available in-person at our Manhattan offices, partner locations, and virtually. Reporting to the Director of Early-Stage and Engagement Services.Key Responsibilities:·      Coordinate and lead in-person and virtual evidence-based small group programs, including music therapy, cognitive stimulation therapy, psycho-social education workshops, support groups, and artmusicexercisesocial engagement activities.·      Conduct program and needs assessments, as well as intake and follow-up interviews with individuals experiencing mild cognitive impairment (MCI).·      Cultivate and nurture community and referral relationships through closed-loop communications.·      Collaborates with CaringKind team members to anticipate and foster smooth transitions across the dementia services continuum as clients' needs change and progress to provide ongoing opportunities for family members.·      Provide services in community-based satellite locations and with special and targeted populations to increase equity, access, and inclusion.Expectations and Required Skills:·      Master's degree in music therapy, art therapy, dance therapy, drama therapy, occupational therapy required or combination of education and significant related experience. (Music Therapist preferred)·      2+ years of experience working in dementiaaging services.·      Excellent written and verbal communication skills.·      High level of technological competency in Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams), Zoom, email marketing platforms, web calendarcontent management systems, and Salesforce.·      Experience and passion for working with individuals who have Alzheimer's or other dementias, as well as with diverse populations and cultures.·      Ability to adjust and strengthen smooth transitions across different program components.·      Bilingualmultilingual fluency is a plus.Salary Range: 40-45 per hourPlease send a cover letter outlining your interest, education, experience, and salary requirements along with your resume to:

Created: 2025-01-19