Duties
Job Purpose
Under general supervision, provide education, outreach, and promotion of family caregiver programs and initiatives to the community-at-large, to benefit Baltimore County residents.Essential Job Duties
- Provides coordination and oversight of the Dementia Friendly initiative within Baltimore County.
- Works with community organizations, other County agencies, and the public to execute the Dementia Friendly Initiative.
- Participates in evidence-based programming, special projects, and new initiatives.
- Creates publicity campaigns for distribution to multiple outlets.
- Schedules speaking engagements.
- Develops agendas, outlines, and presentation contents.
- Hosts information sessions and events in the community.
- Supervises and guides staff and volunteers.
- Evaluates and reviews assignments of staff and volunteers.
- Prepares statistical and summary reports as required.
- Ensures performance standards and expectations are met.
- Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with staff, clients, and outside agencies.
- Attends meetings and training sessions.
Examples of Other Duties
Participates as part of the Baltimore County Department of Aging (BCDA) team that provides evidence-based programs such as the Aging Mastery Program for Caregivers, Dealing with Dementia Workshops, PEARLS, and/or pursues new evidence-based programs. Coordinate the outreach efforts for Dementia Friends and Dementia Live. Perform other duties as assigned.
(NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.)
Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in a social or behavioral science.
(Experience as described in essential duties may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of four years for the required education.)
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Self-motivated and self-directed.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of community, human, and social services programs, particularly related to seniors and people with dementia.
- Skill in creating business letters, writing articles, and press releases.
- Strong customer service and project management skills.
- Ability to conduct outreach and present effectively to individuals and groups.
- Ability to initiate and interact with community organizations and other agencies
- Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with others.
Proof of Licenses, Certifications, and Education
Applicants are required to submit proof of education beyond high school to meet the required qualifications for this job. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant's major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
Proof of licenses, certifications, and education must be submitted with each application. Unofficial copies are acceptable.
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: Dementia Friendly Human Services Associate Project Manager
Office of Human Resources
Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Ave.
Towson, MD 21204
You must attach your degree(s), transcript(s), certification(s), and/or professional license(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 applications, including their responses to the supplemental questions. Applicants must clearly and completely state the dates and duties of their past and present experience for evaluation purposes.