Dementia Navigator Social Worker | Hybrid, Part-Time (DC)

IONA Senior Services; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 31,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Iona Senior Services seeks a compassionate Dementia Navigator Social Worker in Washington, DC. This part-time, temporary role runs November 2026 through June 2027 and features a hybrid schedule with in-person home visits and remote work.

You will counsel clients, refer to community resources, and maintain case documentation while coordinating with the ADRD Services Clinical Manager. The role emphasizes person-centered planning, caregiver support, and program evaluation, requiring a Master’s in

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work and current DC social work licensure.
• At least two years of relevant social work experience with diverse populations.
• Strong communication, active-listening, engagement, and customer service skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, conflict navigation, and time-management abilities.
• Proficiency with electronic records and documentation systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of older adults with memory loss and support their caregivers.
• Conduct home visits and develop dementia-specific, person-centered care plans.
• Provide counseling, telephone assessments, and referrals to community resources.
• Create resource handouts to explain available services to clients and families.
• Participate in discharge planning and interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Maintain accurate and timely client records and support program evaluation.

Skills

Communication skills

Active listening

Client engagement

Customer service

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Tools

Electronic health record systems

Job description

Iona Senior Services seeks a compassionate Dementia Navigator Social Worker in Washington, DC. This part-time, temporary role runs November 2026 through June 2027 and features a hybrid schedule with in-person home visits and remote work.

You will counsel clients, refer to community resources, and maintain case documentation while coordinating with the ADRD Services Clinical Manager. The role emphasizes person-centered planning, caregiver support, and program evaluation, requiring a Master’s in