Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Screens and identifies older adults for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD). Delivers Savvy Caregiver Program to family caregivers of older adults, and offers family-based therapy, individual counseling and consultation. Conducts ADRD awareness campaign and contributes to the development of the ADRD website. 

 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 Delivers Savvy Caregiver Program to family caregivers of the older adults with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD)

• Becomes certified Savvy Caregiver Program trainer within first three months
• Develops an annual training plan to identify, recruit and offer Savvy Caregiver Program to the caregivers
• Publicizes and reaches out to the community partners and provides training to the identified caregivers
• Conducts pre-, post and follow-up assessments to measure the training outcomes
• Works closely with the Alzheimer’s Disease Programs Initiative Team to meet the project goals and objectives

Offers family-based therapy and individual counseling to families of older adults with ADRD

• Identifies and recruits families of older adults with ADRD to the family-based therapy and individual counseling
• Performs needs assessment, develops goals and treatment plans with identified families, conducts regular evaluation, and plans for termination
• Enters counseling contracts with identified families
• Maintains well documented case notes for each of the families

Offers consultation to the families of older adults with ADRD

• Identifies families of older adults with ADRD
• Offers consultation to the families using person-centered planning and decision making
• Maintains well documented case notes for each of the families

Screens and identifies older adults for ADRD

• Uses standardized assessment tools to screen older adults for ADRD
• Refers clients to healthcare professionals for diagnosis
• Facilitates the care coordination

Conducts ADRD media campaign

• Researches on ADRD and develops informational materials
• Works closely with the agency Graphic Designer to develop and design culturally and linguistically competent materials
• Sends out ADRD media campaign materials and outreaches to community partners so that community partners will be made aware of the ADRD services provided by the agency and help identify older adults with ADRD for services

Contributes to the development of a ADRD website

• Works closely with the Alzheimer’s Disease Programs Initiative Team to develop culturally and linguistically competent information for the ADRD website
• Collects feedbacks from older adults and the families on ADRD information which can be put on the ADRD website
• Provides feedbacks to the web developer on the website needs and design

Contributes to the annual ADRD awareness campaigns

• Works closely with the Alzheimer’s Disease Programs Initiative Team to plan and schedule ADRD public awareness campaigns twice annually
• Publicizes the campaigns
• Develops any materials needed for the campaigns

Prepares regular reports

• Keeps documentation of all the counseling efforts
• Provides statistics and narratives to the regular reports

Facilitates inter-disciplinary care team meetings

Develops and maintains relationships with the community partners  on the Alzheimer’s Disease Programs Initiative Project

Participates in and contributes to Project Team Meetings, Training Sessions, and Department Meetings

Be responsible for own professional development, including participating in the supervisory process and using other educational opportunities, both within and outside of the agency

Be responsible for data management using Salesforce.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

·         Master degree in Social Work and obtain a License in Social Work within six months upon hire.

·         License in Social Work or License in Clinical Social Work preferred.

·         Previous experience in social work, geriatric, counseling or related fields preferred.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE:

Ÿ  Spoken and written knowledge of Chinese and English. (Cantonese preferred, Toishanese and Mandarin a plus)

Ÿ  Compassionate and caring demeanor

Ÿ  Ability to build rapport with clients

Ÿ  Access to personal transportation

Ÿ  Access to variety of diagnostic tools and therapy materials

Ÿ  Basic end-user level understanding and experience with Salesforce is a plus

Company Description

CASL’s Mission Statement A nurturing hub within the heart of Chinatown, the Chinese American Service League (CASL) connects families and individuals of all ages with the vital support they need to thrive and contribute to the greater Chicago community . About CASL For more than 35 years, CASL has served people of all ages and backgrounds: Providing an educational and cultural foundation for our children, ensuring our seniors live full and independent lives with dignity, enhancing education and training for tomorrow’s workforce, strengthening families while honoring cultural heritage, and securing our community's financial wellbeing, to over 17,000 Chicago area residents annually. Programs Child Education & Development Services helps children learn in an enriching bilingual/bicultural environment,and equips them with the skills to succeed at school. We support families in their efforts to provide their children with a firm foundation and Chinese cultural retention as they transition into American culture. CEDS - consists of three programs for families with children, spanning the age range from birth to 12 years old. The Elderly Services Department is dedicated to enabling older adults to achieve healthy living and maintain independence through our person centered, culturally competent, and integrated home and communitybased services. The Employment and Training Department provides a variety of programs that assist job seekers—particularly new immigrants—in the greater Chicago area to search for employment. We also assist youth participants in obtaining their high school diploma and pursue their career by attending postsecondary education. In addition, we provide transitional job training to seniors who are 55 years and older, and assist them with unsubsidized placement. Family and Community Services (FCS) aims to assist and strengthen the physical and mental wellbeing of individuals and families of all ages and backgrounds in the Chinese community. FCS helps clients’ transition into American society, while maintaining their Chinese heritage and culture. The department also helps families and individuals access resources and services as related to health care, public benefits, school placement and adjustment. The Housing and Financial Education Department serves to educate and counsel low income and moderate income families on financial literacy and housing related issues. We meet the needs of the expanding community—especially the Chinese American community—by bringing in mainstream resources and assisting prospective homebuyers in realizing the American Dream.