Dementia Care Program Manager | Community Impact

Howard-County; Ellicott City (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Howard County Government in Maryland seeks a Dementia Care Program Manager to lead the development, coordination, expansion, and evaluation of dementia-capable services across the county and Office on Aging and Independence. The role focuses on care coordination, education, and community engagement to support individuals with ADRD and their caregivers.

The position is grant-funded with a start salary range of $69,913–$83,639 annually and a requirement for a relevant bachelor’s degree plus

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Gerontology, Human Services, Public Health, Psychology, or related field with 2+ years in human services, dementia care, care coordination, case management, or caregiver support.
• Knowledge of person-centered dementia care, dementia-capable systems, current research, evidence-based interventions, caregiver supports, and non-pharmacological approaches to behavioral symptom management.
• Experience developing, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating dementia-related programs, caregiver supports, support groups, trainings, or other community-based human services initiatives.
• Experience collaborating with healthcare systems, behavioral health providers, community organizations, and diverse stakeholders to develop partnerships and advance program goals.
• Knowledge of federal, state, county, and community resources serving older adults, caregivers, and persons with disabilities, including Howard County Government and community-based organizations.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, oral, and written communication skills, including the ability to work effectively with diverse populations.
• Experience with grant management, data collection, program evaluation, measurable outcomes, and quality improvement strategies preferred.
• Supervisory or program oversight experience preferred.
• Certification to administer the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) or equivalent cognitive screening instrument preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, databases, virtual platforms, data systems, and other technology used for human services delivery, outreach, training, and care coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of Howard County’s Dementia-Friendly Action Plan in alignment with Dementia Friendly America initiatives through strategic collaboration with community partners.
• Oversee the KindredSpirits program and related dementia initiatives, including staff supervision, program planning, quality improvement, and partner coordination.
• Support integration of Dementia-Friendly and Age-Friendly initiatives to enhance community livability and inclusion.
• Participate in local, regional, and statewide dementia-related committees, trainings, conferences, and Maryland Department of Aging initiatives.
• Assist with grant implementation, sustainability planning, strategic planning, and identifying funding opportunities related to dementia services and caregiver supports.
• Participate in activities related to Emergency Management including work outside normal business hours.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Develop, expand, and evaluate dementia-capable services and supports across the Office of Aging and Independence.
• Coordinate and oversee dementia-related programming including evidence-based interventions for individuals living with ADRD and their caregivers.
• Develop and facilitate innovative programming that promotes socialization, cognitive stimulation, wellness, independence, and quality of life for individuals living with early-stage dementia.
• Develop measurable program outcomes and evaluation tools to assess effectiveness and identify service gaps.
• Collect, analyze, and maintain programmatic data for reporting.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Care coordination

Grant management

Data collection

Program evaluation

Education

Bachelor’s degree ... related field

Tools

MoCA certification

Microsoft Office

Data systems

Job description

Howard County Government in Maryland seeks a Dementia Care Program Manager to lead the development, coordination, expansion, and evaluation of dementia-capable services across the county and Office on Aging and Independence. The role focuses on care coordination, education, and community engagement to support individuals with ADRD and their caregivers.

The position is grant-funded with a start salary range of $69,913–$83,639 annually and a requirement for a relevant bachelor’s degree plus