Cognitive Screening and Support Group Coordinator - Department of Family, Aging & Counseling

University of Northern Iowa; Cedar Falls (IA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Northern Iowa seeks a part-time professional for the Dementia Outreach and Education Program. The role coordinates cognitive screening, provides mental health counseling, and supports dementia caregivers with referrals and education.

The position involves training and overseeing undergraduate and graduate students in screening activities, evaluating data, and developing partnerships to enhance service delivery.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling.
• Provisional or independently licensed in TLMHC.
• Two years of experience with dementia caregivers.
• Experience with support group facilitation.
• Experience with one-on-one work with older adults.
• Student experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate cognitive screening and provide counseling for participants.
• Facilitate dementia caregiver support groups and supervise students.
• Develop and modify screening protocols and procedures.
• Evaluate program data and service trends to improve delivery.
• Build community partnerships and identify expansion opportunities.

Skills

Dementia care

Counseling

Support groups

Older adults

Cognition assessment

Education

Master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling

Job description

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Full Consideration Date

10/22/2026

Job Description

Summary: Coordinates and provides cognitive screening, mental health counseling, caregiver support, referral, education, and follow-up services through the Dementia Outreach and Education Program; administers and evaluates cognitive screening assessments, identifying participant needs, providing guidance and referrals, and developing and modifying screening protocols and procedures; facilitates dementia caregiver support groups and trains and oversees undergraduate and graduate students participating in screening and related program activities; evaluates program data and service trends; develops community partnerships; identifies opportunities for expansion, and recommends improvements to screening practices, staffing, resources, and service delivery; investigates and resolves quality concerns; and contributes professional expertise to the continued development of trauma-informed, dementia-friendly services and environments.

Required Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling; provisional or independently licensed in TLMHC; at least two years of experience working with dementia caregivers; experience with support group facilitation; experience working one on one with older adult populations; and experience with assessment of cognition. Student experience will be considered.

Preferred Qualifications: Completion of Dementia Friends and Dementia Friends Champion training and experience with event coordination and communication.

Position Details

• Job Category: Professional and Scientific
• Type of Position: Term
• Service Schedule: Calendar Year; Part-time (20 hours per week)

Compensation

• $25.00 to Commensurate
• Pay Basis: Hourly
• Pay Grade: 118
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime or comp time

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