Dementia Care Specialist
Oneida County is accepting applications to fill a full-time (40 hours per week) Dementia Care Specialist position with the ADRC (Aging and Disability Resource Center). This position provides dementia-specific information and resources to providers, agencies, caregivers, persons with dementia and public in order to create a dementia capable community. Starting 2021 rate of $23.18 to $25.17 per hour based on education and experience, plus excellent benefit package.
Qualified individuals must have a four-year degree, preferably in Social Work or related field; at least one-year of workplace related experience working with individuals with dementia and their families; Social Services/Human Services experience strongly preferred. Must have a valid WI Driver’s license, the ability to stay organized, understand how to work as a team player, strong customer service skills, and have excellent computer and communication skills.
Oneida County Social Services/ADRC is a Trauma Informed Agency that empowers, educates and supports agency staff to provide services in a caring, compassionate and safe environment. Work involves determination of client needs, provisions of appropriate services, and referral of clients to other resources and programs as needed.
Complete job description and required Oneida County application are available at www.co.oneida.wi.us. Completed application along with resume and college transcripts should be mailed to Oneida County LRES (Personnel), Courthouse, P.O. Box 400, Rhinelander, WI 54501 or emailed to jlueneburg@co.oneida.wi.us. Applications are due by Thursday, December 9, 2021 at 10:00 a.m.
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