Dementia Program Facilitator- PT

Lyngblomsten is an award-winning Christian nonprofit organization serving older adults through healthcare, housing, and community-based services since 1906.

About the role

This position is responsible for facilitating The Gathering, a dementia group respite program. The facilitator will create a supportive and engaging environment for individuals living with dementia, providing meaningful activities while offering 4 hours of respite for their family caregiver.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate The Gathering group respite program by leading engaging activities such as arts/crafts, active games, music, brain games, exercise, and table games, using planned curriculum developed by program coordinator.
• Create a warm, inclusive environment and support new participants as they transition into the program.
• Supervise and support program volunteers.
• Actively participate as a team member and contribute to the growth of The Gathering and Lyngblomsten Community Services.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Social Work, Music Therapy, Gerontology, Nursing, or related field preferred.
• Experience leading activities for individuals living with dementia (2-5 years preferred).
• Experience supervising volunteers (3+ years preferred).
• Passion for working with people living with dementia and commitment to person-centered, strengths-based care.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and organizational skills.
• Comfortable leading groups and managing multiple responsibilities.
• Strong problem-solving and assessment skills (physical, mental, and social).
• Experience working with diverse populations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Reliable transportation; ability to work at both Como and Lino Lakes campuses.

Schedule

This part-time position is 21 hours per week, scheduled across three weekdays.

Pay

The posted pay range for this hourly position is $20 to $26. The actual rate of pay offered within this range may depend on several factors, such as FTE, skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical.

Benefits

At 30 hours a week, you are eligible for:

• Low employee cost Medical and Dental
• HSA account, plus an employer contribution
• Free Employee Life Insurance and LTD insurance
• 200% match of your 2% contribution to a 403B after 1 year
• Flex/PTO starting at 4.62 hours earned per 80 hours (up to 3 weeks the first year)
• Short-Term Disability
• Earn 56 hours per year
• Paid training and scholarship opportunities