Director, Care Professional Engagement

Alzheimer's Association®; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization focused on dementia care is seeking a Director, Care Professional Engagement. This role involves expanding the Association's impact in long-term care settings, driving product development, and enhancing provider engagement. The Director will lead conference strategies, manage partnerships, and represent the Association in various forums. Ideal candidates will have extensive leadership experience in long-term care and a passion for improving dementia care standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in leadership roles within long-term care organizations.
• 3+ years in management, person-centered care, quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Build and implement a high-impact conference strategy for long-term care.
• Drive provider engagement and expansion in long-term care.
• Serve as subject matter expert for Project ECHO in long-term care.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Relationship Management

Job description

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The Director, Care Professional Engagement provides leadership to expand the Alzheimer’s Association’s impact in long-term and community-based settings, supporting product development, sales growth, and provider engagement. As the Association's subject matter expert on long-term care, the Director may represent the Association in media, conferences, and industry discussions advocating for evidence-based dementia care. They oversee and deliver the care conference strategy, product sales, and growth in community partnerships at the national level.

Responsibilities

1. Build & Implement a High-Impact Conference Strategy to Drive Awareness, Growth & Engagement in Long-Term Care
2. Design and execute a conference strategy that maximizes brand visibility, provider engagement, and product promotion within the long-term care sector.
3. Identify key national and regional conferences for presence through speaking engagements, exhibitor opportunities, and sponsorships.
4. Develop a system to track conference ROI, ensuring attendance and sponsorship decisions align with growth and revenue objectives.
5. Set standards for conference operations to reflect intentionality in materials and staffing relevant to the audience.
6. Manage and oversee conference logistics, inventory, and implementation.

Expand, and Monetize the Dementia Care Provider Roundtable (led by HS)

1. Provide subject matter expertise to the Roundtable agendas and topics, ensuring it remains a premier forum for advancing dementia care.
2. Support development and implementation of a growth strategy, including membership expansion, premium offerings, sponsorship opportunities, and fee-based services.
3. Build, nurture, and grow relationships with LTC partners within the Roundtable across ventures and opportunities, bringing in new partners.
4. Drive data-informed discussions and leverage the roundtable as a platform for influencing care standards and policy.
5. Work with the lead of the Association Roundtables to ensure logistics and operations meet standards.

Serve as Project ECHO Subject Matter Expert for Long-Term Care

1. Act as the primary expert and advocate for Project ECHO in long-term care, aligning it with broader quality care initiatives.
2. Collaborate with the Project ECHO team to expand adoption, measure impact, and identify opportunities for innovation and scaling.
3. Partner with sales, marketing, and product teams to enhance value proposition and drive provider engagement and revenue.
4. Represent the Association as a leading voice in dementia care through media, thought leadership, and participation in national forums.
5. Deliver presentations and educational sessions for industry leaders, policymakers, and provider networks.
6. Contribute content for publications and training materials to enhance credibility and position as a resource for dementia care best practices.

Drive Provider Engagement and Expansion in Long-Term Care

1. Develop and execute a targeted engagement strategy under guidance of the Senior Director.
2. Leverage market research and provider insights to tailor solutions that improve participation and product utilization.
3. Identify and cultivate strategic partnerships to accelerate reach and influence.
4. Use relationships with LTC providers to increase engagement in initiatives like CMP.
5. Utilize the Association’s training and certification programs for growth, working with LTC staff on sales opportunities.
6. Collaborate with the VP of Health Systems Sales to integrate sales, marketing, product development, and engagement strategies.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in leadership roles within long-term care organizations.
• 3+ years in management, person-centered care, quality improvement, nationwide campaigns, regulatory and finance reform, sales, and marketing.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of dementia care in various settings.
• Expertise in person-centered care, quality improvement, and regulatory systems.
• Strong relationship management, leadership, and communication skills.
• Ability to travel approximately 20%.