ALZHEIMER'S INTERNSHIP
Family & Children's Association · Garden City, NY · 5 mo ago
EducationFull-time
Responsibilities
- Provide outreach at community gathering places, such as community events, senior fairs, health fairs, and libraries to bring awareness of our services to caregivers.
- Perform outreach to local community centers, urgent care facilities, and churches to promote awareness of our services.
- Attend speaking engagements at community centers, libraries, etc. where we can educate groups on our program and the services we offer.
- Participate in local events and fairs to educate the public on the services we offer.
- Meet with underserved caregivers to assess and connect them with services for both themselves and the loved ones they care for.
- Provide follow-up support for the caregivers participating in our program.
- Connect with other agencies to bring awareness of our program and its services and ultimately create community partnerships.
- Facilitate caregiver support groups, both online and in person, to provide education and support to caregivers.
Qualifications
- Must be a 2nd Year MSW, MHC or MFT Student.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Must be willing to do home visitation.
- Valid and clean driver's license required.