Dementia Screening & Caregiver Support Coordinator

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

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.