Program Manager: IDD (Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities)
Company: Alzheimer's Association
Location: Fort Myers
Posted on: May 9, 2022
Job Description:
Job Title: IDD (Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities)
Program ManagerLocation: Florida Gulf Coast ChapterFull time,
SalariedGrade: 4Reports To: Vice President of Programs, Florida
Gulf Coast ChapterWho We Are:The Alzheimer's Association is the
leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support
and research. Our mission is to lead the way to end Alzheimer's and
all other dementia - by accelerating global research, driving risk
reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and
support.At the Alzheimer's Association, our employees are at the
core of all we do. Our network of more than 1,700 employees across
the United States makes a difference each and every day for those
impacted by Alzheimer's and those at risk for the disease.We warmly
invite qualified applicants to consider this opportunity to make a
life changing impact on the millions living with Alzheimer's, their
caregivers and those that may be diagnosed with the disease in the
future. Read on to learn more about the role, then visit our
website www.alz.org/jobs to find out more about who we are and why
we've been recognized as a Best Place to Work the last eleven years
in a row. Position Summary:This position is responsible for
implementing the chapter's volunteer-powered program delivery
strategy, engaging with organizations to encourage community
mobilization and supporting the chapter's health systems
initiatives specifically for the IDD communities in southwest
Florida. Reporting to the Vice President of Programs Gulf Coast
Florida and based in Southwest Florida, this position supports the
comprehensive business plan of the Golisano Foundation IDD Health
Initiative. This position is critical to the success, continuation
and sustainability of the Alzheimer's Association's Strategic Plan
to build health equity across all populations. The IDD Program
Manager is a leader with a strong program management background and
a knowledge of IDD systems. This individual is a leader in
building, delivering and leading programs for people with IDD. This
individual will have a track record of success in developing and
strengthening collaborative partnerships with IDD provider
organizations, academic training programs and community based
organizations. This position manages a grant funded project in
collaboration with a team from Upstate New York. The individual
leads the development, implementation, and evaluation of this
grant-funded project. ResponsibilitiesEssential functions and
responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Community
Programs
- Increase reach of Alzheimer's Association common programs with
special emphasis on increasing participation among communities that
support individuals with IDD
- Build and expand the number of Alzheimer's Association
Community Educators, Alzheimer's Association Community
Representatives and other Community Volunteers.
- Recruits and trains volunteers for IDD programs
- Engage, train and manage relationships with community
volunteers to expand the Alzheimer's Association's visibility and
programmatic reach within the IDD community.
- Conduct annual performance evaluations of community
volunteers.
- Represent the chapter as needed at community events and
networking groups.
- Lead and conduct Community Forums in order to develop an
informed and community-focused plan for service delivery.Community
Partnerships
- Develop new, sustainable strategic community partnerships and
volunteer supporters in an effort to increase the reach of the
Association.
- Build referral partnerships with social service agencies,
service providers and congregations to identify prospective
volunteers
- Analyze service data to identify gaps in delivery and create
opportunities for increased volunteer engagementHealth Systems
- Support the implementation of the chapter's health systems
strategy as it relates to those systems that support individuals
with IDD
- Serve as a member of the account management team in an effort
to engage health systemsQualifications Core Characteristics and
Competencies
- Bachelor Degree in Public Health, Nursing, Health Care
Administration, Gerontology-related health care service,
administration or Social Science with a specialization in IDD
population health.
- Demonstrated success managing volunteer-led community education
programs and support groups, with experience in recruitment,
training, engagement, supervision and evaluation of
volunteers.
- Demonstrated success working on a team to identify, create and
launch strategic partnerships.
- Demonstrated success working with diverse populations,
volunteers, staff, and external contacts to build and maintain
successful teams.
- Ability to anticipate, identify, organize and/or analyze growth
opportunities and make programmatic recommendations to Chapter
leadership.
- Strong communication skills in person, print, and
electronically.
- Ability to make data driven decisions.
- 2 years' experience in managing volunteers
- 2 years' experience managing program implementation
- 1-2 years' experience in community outreach, community
mobilization or organizational capacity building
projects/initiativesKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written skills.
- Ability to work independently, as a team and be
self-motivated.
- Strong public speaking and communication skills.
- Background working collaboratively with external service
providers and developing community partnerships.
- At least 2 years experience in IDD assistive support
programs.
- Ability to spend extensive periods of time sitting at a
computer
- Experience working with consumers and persons with
developmental disabilities.
- Empathy for individuals with IDD and dementia and their
caregivers.
- Computer skills are essential in all Google platforms, Word,
Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher and Adobe PDF
format.
- Driver's license, car and proof of insurance are necessary
- Up to 50% of time will be traveling within the territory
- Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.Employees working 24 hours/week or
more are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including
medical, dental, vision, flex accounts, short and long-term
disability, life insurance, long term care insurance, tuition
reimbursement, generous Paid Time Off, 12 annual holidays and Paid
Family Leave, as well as an annual Cultural & Heritage Day and
Volunteer Day of their choosing. They are also eligible for our
gold standard 401(k) retirement plan. Full time employees (37.5
hours/week), will enjoy all of the above plus an annual School
Visitation Day and an Elder Care Facility Day of their choosing.The
Alzheimer's Association is committed to diversity, equity and
inclusion in the workplace and provides consideration for an
employment relationship without regard to race, color, religion,
sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity,
genetic predisposition, national origin, ethnicity, disability,
veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal,
state or local law.#LI-Hybrid
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