Duties
Job Purpose
Under general supervision, this position develops and implements a variety of educational presentations and outreach efforts to the community as well as prepares articles for newsletters.
Examples of Duties
Performs other duties as assigned.
NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for this position. This may not include all of the essential job functions of this position. This position may not be required to perform all of the listed essential job duties.
Examples of Duties
- Develops and provides outreach and education to caregivers of older adults and older adults caring for children
- Identifies topics and speakers for the various events
- Provides support and oversight to trainings
- Writes educational newsletter articles, blogs, and social media posts on caregiving topics
- Co-facilitates Caregiver Resource Sessions and Caregiver Network seminars at various in-person locations and virtually
- Provides oversight to the Trualta webpage for caregiver training and authorizes access for participating caregivers
- Assists in the development and implementation of the two annual BCDA Family Caregivers Conferences
- Tracks participation data for educational events and accurately enters data into the Wellsky database
- Provides backup assistance for telephone consultations and intakes for the Caregiver Support Program
- Participates in special projects and new initiatives
Performs other duties as assigned.
NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for this position. This may not include all of the essential job functions of this position. This position may not be required to perform all of the listed essential job duties.
Qualifications
Required Education and ExperienceGraduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in gerontology, recreation, education, health, business administration, public administration, marketing, public relations, nursing specialty, accounting, or a social or behavioral science.
Experience providing services to older adults may be substituted on a year-for-year basis, up to a maximum of 4 years, for the required education.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working directly with older adults, persons with disabilities, or family caregivers
- Experience in interpreting and disseminating resource information
- Experience creating and delivering presentations, in-person and on virtual platforms
- Knowledge of available resources for older adults and caregiving families
- Knowledge of: Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
- Knowledge of database operations and data entry
- Knowledge of the proper use of a laptop and projector, and the ability to set up and troubleshoot problems
- Skill in writing emails, business letters, articles, social media posts, and communications flyers for the public and professional audiences
- Skill in professional customer service over the phone and in person
- Skill in developing presentations
- Skill in public speaking in person and on virtual platforms
- Effective time management and organizational skills
- Ability to work an occasional weekend and evening hours
Possession of a valid driver's license equivalent to a Non-Commercial, Class C Maryland driver's license is required at the time of appointment.
Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education
Applicants are required to submit proof of professional licenses, certifications, and education to meet the position's required and preferred qualifications. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant's major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
Proof of professional licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.
Proof of Degree Equivalency
Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (www.WES.org)
Mail or deliver documents to
ATTN: Senior Affairs Associate I - Caregiver Education Specialist
Office of Human Resources
Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Ave.
Towson, MD 21204
You must attach your transcript(s)/degree(s) and professional license(s)/certification(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable.
EXAMINATION PROCEDURE
Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated in their application, including answers to the supplemental questions. Applicants must clearly and completely state the dates and duties of their past and present experience for evaluation purposes.