Therapeutic Program Specialist

About the role

AFA was founded in 2002 by a family caregiver to ensure families affected by Alzheimer’s disease always had a place to turn for guidance, support, and services. The mission of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is to provide support, services and education to individuals, families and caregivers affected by Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias nationwide, and fund research for better treatment and a cure.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, organize, and facilitate therapeutic programs and events.
• Assess individual needs through observations, evaluations, and connecting with community members and families affected by Alzheimer’s Disease and related Dementia.
• Develop and facilitate creative programs that meet individual needs and interests.
• Engage community members and caregivers in therapeutic programs, such as live music performances and creative-interactive group activities.
• Implement programs that provide various forms of stimulation and socialization for individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease.
• Schedule and attend community outreach opportunities with various organizations and professionals through individual meetings, attending symposiums/workshops, and other community-based networking events.
• Collect and analyze data of therapeutic programming through daily and monthly evaluation forms; create and update evaluation forms.
• Manage and maintain the cleanliness and organization of the therapeutic space.
• Manage registration, check-in process, contracts, and consent forms for therapeutic programs.
• Assist in photography/videography of therapeutic programs for social media and graphic design for marketing materials in collaboration with Communications and Media Relations departments.
• Perform other job duties as deemed necessary and appropriate, directed by direct supervisor.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years relevant full-time work experience with older adults, caregivers, and health professionals in the field of dementia and Alzheimer’s care.
• Specialized experience in developing and facilitating programs and activities involving art, music, or another creative outlet.
• Computer/Technology proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint & TEAMS), Zoom.
• Excellent interpersonal, listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks and responsibilities.
• Self-starter with the capacity to work independently and collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team, other departments, and community of professionals.
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively under pressure.