Public Health Educator 2
Job Summary
End Client: State of Tennessee
Job Title: Public Health Educator 2
Duration: 12 Months
Start Date: ASAP
Position Type: Contract
Number of Hours: 37.5 Hours a Week
Location: ParisTN (Hybrid)
Interview Type: Webcam
CEIPAL: STNHD690IK
Description: Dementia Navigators connect caregivers and individuals living with dementia to community resources and clinical support helping them remain safely at home as long as possible. Responsibilities include promoting dementia-friendly practices providing memory screenings educating about Alzheimers disease and related dementias (ADRD) encouraging early detection improving access to services and strengthening community-clinical partnerships. Based in Henry County this role serves Henry Benton and Decatur Counties with some travel across Tennessee. Reports to the Deputy Director Office of Healthy Aging Tennessee Department of Health.
- Builds relationships with community partners to connect individuals with ADRD and caregivers to resources.
- Delivers educational materials presentations memory screenings and resources to reduce dementia risk support caregivers and promote dementia-friendly environments.
- Collaborates with health care providers to promote early ADRD detection diagnosis resource awareness and individualized care plans.
- Distributes evidence-based educational materials and interventions to the community individuals with ADRD and caregivers.
- Identifies and reports funding opportunities to support local ADRD and caregiver activities.
- Maintains secure client information tracks client outcomes and barriers to care and streamlines referrals.
- Monitors program success tracks individuals served client satisfaction and educational outreach.
- Develops and tracks partnerships focused on dementia risk reduction and support for individuals with ADRD and caregivers.
- Assesses and tracks community barriers to care for individuals with ADRD and caregivers.
- Stays current on evidence-based practices in dementia risk ADRD and caregiving.
- Uses data to inform program delivery and outreach.
- Participates in ongoing training to stay informed on research and resources.
- Communicating with Supervisors Peers or Subordinates:
- Communicates regularly with team members and supervisors at all levels to ensure program consistency.
- Facilitates collaboration with co-workers and external partners to ensure effective support for individuals with ADRD and caregivers.
- Communicates effectively with supervisors through multiple channels.
- Maintain and Protect Personal and Financial Information:
- Ensures HIPAA compliance by securely storing and protecting client data.
- Manages and tracks financial records according to state and county requirements.
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