Engagement Specialist (12 hrs./week)

CaringKind is seeking an Engagement Specialist to spearhead our Social Engagement initiatives. In this role, you will coordinate and lead a wide range of meaningful activities including our growing “Connect2…” arts, culture, and social programs to build a strong sense of community among our family networks, specifically people with dementia (PLWD) and their family Care Partners (CPs).

This position reports to the Director of Early-Stage and Engagement Services and may be combined with another role for a full-time position depending on background and experience.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Plan and lead a variety of social engagement programs under the “Connect2…” umbrella, including Connect2Culture, Connect2Tech, Connect2Sports, Connect2Peers, etc. all tailored to the needs of PLWDs and CPs.
  • Facilitate evidence-based social engagement groups and workshops utilizing art, music, exercise, and memory cafe models.
  • Cultivate and maintain collaborative partnerships with other dementia friendly program providers locally and nationally.
  • Foster meaningful partnerships across diverse communities (BIPOC, LGBTQ+, Chinese and Spanish speaking individuals, Jewish communities, and other specialized populations).
  • Proactively curate and disseminate resources highlighting local, national, and global social engagement opportunities for our clients and their families.

Expectations and Required Skills

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as therapeutic recreation, arts, and occupational therapy. A Master's degree in a related field is preferred.
  • 2+ years of experience working in dementia/aging services, with 1-2 years focused on program administration or operations, required.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
  • High level of technological competency in Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams), ZOOM, email marketing platforms, web calendar/content management systems, and Salesforce.
  • Experience and passion for working with individuals who have Alzheimer’s or other dementias, as well as with diverse populations and cultures.
  • Ability to adjust and strengthen smooth transitions across the dementia services continuum to evolving client needs.
  • Bilingual/multilingual fluency is a plus.

Please send a cover letter outlining interest, education, experience, and salary requirements along with resume to: jobs@caringkindnyc.org.

Family & Professional Education Lead (0.5-1.0 FTE)

CaringKind is seeking a Senior Level Dementia Services Professional that will provide leadership and direct education/training services to CaringKind staff, field professionals, direct service staff, community constituents, family members and individuals living with dementia through educational seminars, workshops, trainings, and web-based resources. The Family & Professional Education Lead will direct and oversee the dissemination of dementia-related content and education across departments; develops and implements best practice and evidence-based/informed education to meet organizational goals and requirements; delivers education, training and services in-person at our main offices, at satellite/partner locations, and virtually. This Lead provides direct and dotted line supervision of navigators, therapeutic/program specialists, and volunteers engaged in dementia education programs and services.

The Family & Professional Education Lead reports to the Chief Innovation Officer/VP Program Development. This position may be expanded or combined with another role for a full-time position depending on background and experience.

Family Education

  • Develop, implement, and deliver best practice and evidence-based education programs to build family carepartners’ understanding, capacity and skill to provide care across the continuum.
  • Prepare, deliver, and oversee small group workshops, webinars, as well as regular and topical education offerings.
  • Manage CaringKind’s educational content on the website, communications, resources and on social media.
  • Cultivate media library and virtual education resources on the CaringKind website.
  • Train and supervise CaringKind staff through family education seminars and workshops.

Community Constituents

  • Develop, implement, and deliver best practice and evidence-based dementia capability/friendly trainings for important community constituents and volunteers.
  • Develop, implement, and deliver dementia education training for volunteers, mentors, and support group leaders.
  • Develop, deliver, and manage public education events and conferences.
  • Train and supervise CaringKind staff through community constituents' training sessions.

Workforce & Professional Development

  • Develop and implement multi-discipline professional development training series to build the dementia capability of healthcare, social service, and therapy professionals.
  • Develop, implement, and deliver best practice and evidence-based training, and skill building programs for direct care staff working in residential settings.
  • Develop, implement, and manage dementia education training for new staff across departments.
  • Train and supervise CaringKind staff through workforce and professional development training sessions.

Expectations and Required Skills

  • Master’s degree in a relevant field with 5+ years of experience, or combination of education, and related dementia education/training experience.
  • Extensive knowledge base of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, caregiving and lived experience of dementia.
  • Expertise in incorporating adult learning, health literacy, and cultural competency into education practices.
  • Demonstrated success with education, curriculum, program development and implementation.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
  • Demonstrates Cultural, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion competency to better meet the needs of families impacted by or at risk for Alzheimer’s and other dementias.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills; 3+ yrs. of experience managing staff.
  • High level of technological competency in Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams), ZOOM, video/media, and Salesforce.
  • Scheduling flexibility with occasional evenings and weekends. Willingness to travel.
  • Bilingual/multilingual fluency is a plus (Spanish strongly preferred).

Please send a cover letter outlining interest, education, experience, and salary requirements along with resume to: jobs@caringkindnyc.org.

Internship & Fieldwork Lead (0.5 FTE)

CaringKind is seeking an Internship & Fieldwork Lead to develop and implement a robust graduate-level internship program. This seasoned educator/supervisor will work closely with CaringKind department leaders to identify internship and short-term fieldwork opportunities, to aid in building a qualified, and dementia capable workforce. The Lead will build relationships with professional education programs, engage interns and top-tier students, and provide their program supervision across all CaringKind departments including early-stage, engagement, family support and education programs, non-profit administration, marketing, development, and finance.

The Internship & Fieldwork Lead reports to the Director of Early-Stage and Engagement Services. This position may be combined with another role for a full-time position depending on background and experience.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Point person for CaringKind to lead interns and students.
  • Provide direct oversight and support to interns to ensure quality of work/service delivery.
  • Collaborate with Department Leaders to determine needs and placement opportunities.
  • Oversee and execute all deliverables associated with placements.
  • Identify and build relationships with partner institutions for placements.
  • Create and implement feedback loops for interns to ensure development and growth contributing to the program's success.
  • Seek and pursue innovative funding sources to advance placement opportunities.

Expectations and Required Skills

  • Bachelor’s Degree in a social services/project management related field. A Master’s Degree in a related field is preferred.
  • 3+ years of experience in a supervisory role; and demonstrated experience in fieldwork or volunteer management.
  • High level of technological competency in Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams), social media platforms, and Salesforce.
  • Experience and passion for working with individuals who have Alzheimer’s or other dementias, as well as with diverse populations and cultures.
  • Ability to work independently and desire to learn, lead, adapt and stay positive.
  • Primarily on-site role; occasional evenings and weekends.
  • Bilingual/multilingual fluency is a plus.

Please send a cover letter outlining interest, education, experience, and salary requirements along with resume to: jobs@caringkindnyc.org.

Program Operations Lead (0.5 to 1.0 FTE)

CaringKind is seeking a Program Operations Lead responsible for the day-to-day operations and administration of all program activities. This seasoned program leader will collaborate with the department leaders to optimize processes and workflows to improve efficiencies as CaringKind programs and services continue to grow and expand. The Program Operations Lead will develop and streamline program and service operations for seamless delivery while ensuring solid programmatic infrastructure and continuous staff learning.

This position reports to the Chief Operations Officer with dotted line reporting to program department leaders (including Chief Innovation Officer, Chief Research, Grants & Evaluation Officer, Directors of Family Support Services, Early Stage and Engagement, and Education). This position may be combined with another role for a full-time position depending on background and experience.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Collaborates closely with department leaders to ensure seamless execution of all program activities particularly on-site, hybrid and virtual activities.
  • Oversees/updates daily processes and workflows to optimize efficiency and quality.
  • Oversees daily Salesforce activity tracking to ensure accuracy for regular program data reporting and compliance to Grant deliverables.
  • Oversees internal program calendar and staffing.
  • Creates and maintains program collateral while providing ongoing staff training on processes.
  • Monitors staff time tracking and reporting under the direction of CFO.
  • Collaborates on the supervision of program support staff and volunteers.
  • Provides occasional oversight of staff.
  • Ensures office and public spaces promote a welcoming environment.
  • Regularly monitors content/information supplied for programs and events calendar, web-updates and monthly events e-blasts.
  • Assists with programming as needed.

Expectations and Required Skills

  • Bachelor’s degree in health related or non-profit field, i.e. public health, public administration, psychology, gerontology. A Master’s degree in a related field is preferred.
  • 2+ years of relevant experience in dementia/aging services required.
  • Minimum 3 years of supervisor experience, operations, or project management.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
  • High Level of technological competency in Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Work, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams), ZOOM, email marketing platforms, web calendar/content management systems, and Salesforce.
  • Experience and passion for working with individuals who have Alzheimer’s or other dementias, as well as with diverse populations, staff and volunteers.

Please send a cover letter outlining interest, education, experience, and salary requirements along with resume to: jobs@caringkindnyc.org.

Therapeutic Specialist – Home, Safety, and Adaptive Technologies (0.5 to 0.8 FTE)

CaringKind is seeking a Therapeutic Specialist who will play a key role in supporting persons living with dementia (PLWD) and their family Care Partners (CPs). The Therapeutic Specialist will identify and implement leading-edge technology solutions to enhance home, safety, independence, and meaningful engagement for PLWDs and their CPs. In this role, you will be the CaringKind expert on low and high technology solutions, educating staff, family networks, and industry professionals through workshops, one-on-one consultations, and resource development.

The Therapeutic Specialist reports to the Director of Early-Stage and Engagement Services with dotted line reporting to the Chief Innovation Officer. This position may be combined with another role for a full-time position depending on background and experience.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Lead CaringKind staff resource for all matters related to technology, safety, home, and adaptive solutions for PLWDs and CPs.
  • Research and contribute to the evaluation of emerging technologies, ensuring they meet the needs of our clients.
  • Seek and pursue innovative funding to ensure affordability of technology solutions for CaringKind families.
  • Deliver knowledge through education sessions, small-group workshops, and one-on-one consultations for PLWDs and CPs.
  • Train staff on current industry solutions and best practices.
  • Maintain and curate a comprehensive online resource list of solutions on the CaringKind website.
  • Develop and oversee communication initiatives to build strong relationships with families by keeping them informed of engagement opportunities through email blasts, social media, and newsletters.

Expectations and Required Skills

  • Bachelor’s degree in an aging related field, i.e., occupational therapy, gerontology, therapeutic recreation, nursing, health/human services. A Master's degree in a related field is preferred.
  • Possess a deep understanding of aging-in-place and dementia-related technologies, home and safety solutions.
  • Ability to work independently while taking direction and executing tasks autonomously.
  • High level of technological competency in Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams), social media platforms, and Salesforce.
  • Experience and passion for working in therapy services and with individuals who have Alzheimer’s or other dementias, as well as with diverse populations and cultures.
  • Ability to stay positive to strengthen smooth transitions across the dementia services continuum, and desire to adapt to changing client needs.
  • Primarily on-site role; occasional evenings and weekends.
  • Bilingual/multilingual fluency is a plus.

Please send a cover letter outlining interest, education, experience, and salary requirements along with resume to: jobs@caringkindnyc.org.