Dementia Care Navigator-Social Work

About the role

The Dementia Care Navigator at Trustbridge Hospice, a member of Empath Health, supports individuals living with dementia and their caregivers. The role involves conducting assessments, providing navigation services, and supporting families through the dementia journey.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments for people living with dementia and their caregivers as part of the Dementia Education Program team.
• Provide Care Navigation services, including initial GUIDE screenings/assessments and ongoing monitoring and support for patients enrolled in the GUIDE program.
• Support individuals with dementia and their caregivers/families across program needs, offering guidance, resources, and intervention.

Requirements

• Degree in Social Work.
• Valid Florida driver’s license, reliable automobile, and current auto insurance.
• Minimum of (1) one year experience as a caseworker with an emphasis on counseling, crisis management, community agency referral and grief support, preferred.
• Experience in developing collaborative relationships with referral sources and first responders.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Expertise and knowledge regarding older adults, dementia, dementia care and support, family and informal caregiver needs and challenging behaviors, preferred.
• Skills and experience in facilitating small group learning and discussion programs; including support groups.
• Ability to operate a facsimile, copy machines, computers and other common office machines, with working knowledge of MS Word, Outlook, Excel and other software appropriate to positions.

Qualifications

• Preferred: Experience in developing collaborative relationships with referral sources and first responders.
• Preferred: Expertise and knowledge regarding older adults, dementia, dementia care and support, family and informal caregiver needs and challenging behaviors.
• Preferred: Skills and experience in facilitating small group learning and discussion programs; including support groups.

Skills

• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to operate a facsimile, copy machines, computers and other common office machines, with working knowledge of MS Word, Outlook, Excel and other software appropriate to positions.

Benefits

• Fair, Competitive Pay.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life, and retirement with company match.
• Industry-Leading PTO: 5+ weeks to rest, recharge, and live your Full Life.
• Growth That Lasts: Advance through education, training, and tuition reimbursement.
• Mission That Matters: Join a team built on kindness, compassion, and Full Life Care for All.

Pay

Fair, Competitive Pay.

Schedule

Full-time position works Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.