Dementia Coordinator-Social Worker Associate

Join IONA Senior Services as a Dementia Coordinator-Social Worker Associate in Washington, District of Columbia. Join Our Team at Iona Senior Services! Are you passionate about creating a welcoming and vibrant community for older adults?

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct triage of referred cases of older adults with memory loss.

• Provide telephone consultations and resource referrals (including creating handouts) to DC residents with dementia and their family caregivers.

• Conduct home visits and implement dementia-specific person-centered care plans.

• Participate in medical visits for clients to assist in supporting clients with understanding doctor’s orders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, with appropriate current licensure in the District of Columbia.

• Minimum one year of relevant social work experience required, with knowledge of community resources, and experience with diverse client populations and staff.

• Exceptional verbal (written and oral), data management, problem-solving, phone etiquette, customer service, engagement, and active-listening skills.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to effectively negotiate conflict situations.

Benefits & Compensation

• Salary: $51K - $55K/yr

Work Schedule

• Full-Time position.

• Hybrid position - combination of remote and on-site.

This position offers hybrid flexibility. Work with IONA Senior Services in Washington, District of Columbia.