Elder Options is searching for a full-time Health Care Educator to fill a position as a Caregiver Coach. We are looking for dynamic individual to join the existing team to promote and deliver an evidence based caregiver training program. This training program is for persons who are caregivers for family members and friends with dementias. This hire would be responsible for developing host sites, organizing community resources to deliver participants, teach the program and evaluate its effectiveness. The successful applicant must first complete appropriate training. We need someone who is motivated to serve the elder population of North Central Florida.
The person needs to have community organizing skills, a practiced ability to present in front of groups, and be experienced in group dynamics. The position requires travel throughout North Central Florida, considerable time on the phone/road, networking and coordination with other team members toward the shared goal of caregiver support. Person should be familiar with the following computer applications: Word, Outlook, Access, Publisher, and Excel.
Desirable qualities include experience with elder population and personal experience as a caregiver.
BA/BS required. Excellent Benefits. ADA/EOE. Reply with cover letter and resume to Tom Rinkoski, Elder Options, 100 SW 75th St., Suite #301, Gainesville, FL, 32607 or e-mail rinkoskit@agingresources.org.
This is a full-time position.