• Provide specialized education and training programs to a full range of target groups including people with dementia and their families, professional care providers, volunteers, and the general public.
• Increase public awareness and education about Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) through a variety of mechanisms (e.g., presentations, health fairs, newspaper articles).
Qualifications:
1. Post-secondary education in health and/or social sciences and community development with preferred experience in promotion and education.
2. Minimum of 3 years experience working with persons with dementia and/or their families, or appropriate combination of education and experience.
3. Knowledge of/experience with principles of adult education and experience designing educational programs.
4. Knowledge of community health care agencies.
5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
6. Excellent presentation and good marketing skills.
7. High level of competency with Microsoft Office applications, virtual platforms and social media skills (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram etc.).
8. Demonstrated organizational skills.
9. Ability to work independently to provide education and to attend community engagements
10. Current valid Ontario driver’s licence and daily access to a vehicle.
11. Must be able to work in the office on a full-time basis. This position is not a home-based position.
* Note that an offer of employment will be conditional upon a satisfactory police records check.
1. Initiate and maintain public education presentations in the community to raise awareness of related dementias.
2. Plan, design, deliver and evaluate public education and awareness events to a broad variety of target groups, including persons living with dementia, family and professional care partners, the general public, students, volunteers, staff and community partners using a wide array of delivery methods including but not limited to presentations, forums, dementia simulations and web-based e-learning.
3.Partner with other organizations and local educational institutions in the development and/or implementation of dementia-related education for care providers, care partners, and volunteers.
4.Maintain the resource library for use by people living with dementia, students, and general public. Make recommendations for purchase of additions to the Library and oversee the budget for the library. Assist satellite offices in the development of their libraries. Maintain and order appropriate resources from the internal OMS site.
5.Maintain up to date educational resources for clients and employees.
6.Represent the Alzheimer Society and persons living with dementia on community committees as requested.
7.Contribute to internal and external educational communications, with shared services to include
local content in quarterly newsletters and program guides.
8.Provide input to and/or participate on committees at the provincial level dedicated to improving the Society’s overall public education program.
9.Maintain program statistics and prepare a monthly summary of activities and statistics for the Board of Directors.
10.Monitor program expenditures for travel and educational resources to ensure that they remain within the approved budget.
11.Travel within the Algoma region and the province is required
12.Provide individual support and education as required in the absence of the First Link
Co-ordinators.
13.Expected to pursue ongoing education in dementia, a well as pursue ongoing professional development
14.Participate in fundraising and other team development activities.
15.Promote the Alzheimer Society of Ontario’s January Awareness Campaign through the delivery of education and awareness
16.Plan and deliver the Alzheimer Society’s Annual Education Conference.
17.Assists clients with technology-based questions, for virtual platforms and accessibility relevant to the Alzheimer Society’s online education, support and social activities
18.Train and deliver a variety of train the trainer educational programs such as U-First, Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA) and Dementia Friendly Communities.
19. Develop and implement a marketing plan for all Alzheimer Society programs
20. Must have the ability to post on all Social Media platforms on behalf of the Alzheimer Society to continue to promote awareness of our work in the community.
23. Some tasks will require lifting large objects, such as display boards, portable tables, computer and audiovisual equipment. The ability to set up, take down and manage these physical items is required.
24. Must be able and willing to work non-standard hours (i.e. weekends, evenings) as required.
25. Assume other functions as may be assigned by Executive Director.
Please send resume outlining qualifications to:
Clorinda Rancourt
Manager, Clinical Services
61 Great Northern Road
Sault Ste. Marie ON P6B 4Y8
clorindarancourt@alzheimeralgoma.org
Application Deadline: Tuesday June 10, 2025
