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Hospice of the Valley Dementia Education Specialist in Phoenix, Arizona
Join Arizona’s largest, most prominent not-for-profit hospice, serving the valley since 1977.
Hospice of the Valley is a national leader in hospice care and has been serving the Phoenix metropolitan area since 1977. A mission-driven, not-for-profit organization, Hospice of the Valley employs compassionate, skilled professionals who are committed to excellence, enjoy teamwork, and contribute daily to our mission and culture of caring. Team members experience a friendly, supportive atmosphere, leadership support, autonomy, flexibility and the privilege of doing meaningful, rewarding work.
HOV’s innovative and award-winning Supportive Care for Dementia Program is at the forefront of providing unparalleled support and education to care partners and those with dementia as they navigate the journey, from the early stages of diagnosis to advanced care needs. This is a non-hospice program that is anchored at the state-of-the-art Dementia Care and Education Campus ( www.dementiacampus.org ). The Supportive Care for Dementia program offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with leading experts in the field and be a pivotal part in our mission to help those in our community live well with dementia.
Benefits:
Supportive work environment with a culture of caring for patients and one another.
Competitive wages and excellent benefit program.
Generous Paid Time Off.
Flexible schedules for work/life balance
Position Profile
The Dementia Education Specialist will develop and promote educational opportunities and media initiatives to increase awareness and knowledge about Hospice of the Valley’s Dementia Care and Education Campus (DCEC) programs. Creates digital content for social media, delivers presentations, and educates both professionals and the community about all HOV dementia services.
Responsibilities
Provides inspiring education about Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias to the community venues.
Educates community members and groups on supporting persons living with dementia and the services offered by HOV’s Dementia Care and Education Campus.
Conducts presentations at various venues, including weekends and evenings, to raise community awareness.
Identifies new & innovative opportunities to promote HOV’s Dementia Campus and Supportive Care for Dementia services.
Develops and maintains in-depth state-of-the-art knowledge base about dementia care.
Develops and implements a marketing plan for the Dementia Care and Education Campus and all HOV dementia services in the community.
Collaborates with Director of Community Engagement, Dept. of Business Development and DCEC Leadership team to develop and implement a marketing plan for DCEC & HOV Dementia services.
Enhances visibility and knowledge of DCEC services among professionals, healthcare agencies, and civic and community groups.
Promotes DCEC services through TV and radio presentations, as well as digital content for social media.
Provides dynamic and tailored group presentations.
Assesses the needs and understanding of individuals with dementia, their families, and caregivers during group presentations.
Provides relevant and timely information tailored to the specific needs and goals of the audience, covering topics like disease progression, caregiver self-care, and advanced directives.
Utilizes appropriate teaching strategies to ensure effective learning and engagement.
Referral & Stakeholder Engagement.
Monitors and analyzes referral activities and trends to drive continual improvement.
Gathers feedback from internal and external stakeholders, including DCEC programs, to enhance service levels and market share.
Upholds professional boundaries and consistently projects a professional image in all interactions.
Utilizes resources effectively and efficiently.
Maintains and enhances professional skills.
Adheres to high standards of personal and professional conduct.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in relevant field.
Knowledge base of marketing and community outreach.
Strong public speaking skills.
Hospice of the Valley is an equal employment opportunity employer. EOE/M/F/D/V
