Central New York Chapter

Employment Opportunities

The Alzheimer's Association, Central New York Chapter is pleased to announce the following openings. To apply, please complete and print our employment application and submit it (Note: This is not an online form, but a Microsoft Word document which must be downloaded, completed and printed), along with your cover letter, resume, salary history and list of professional references to:

Alzheimer's Association, Central New York Chapter
ATTN: Position Title (i.e. Program Aide)
441 West Kirkpatrick St.
Syracuse, NY 13204

Applications received by the Alzheimer's Association are treated as confidential. All applicants will be screened upon receipt and interviews will be scheduled immediately. Please, no phone calls or e-mails.

CURRENT OPENINGS:

• Assistant Day Program Director -- Kirkpatrick Day Program (Syracuse)
• On-Call Program Aide -- Kirkpatrick Day Program (Syracuse)
• Substitute Van Driver -- Kirkpatrick Day Program (Syracuse)

Assistant Day Program Director -- Kirkpatrick Day Program

The Assistant Day Program Director is responsible for development of an activity program designed to meet the needs of individual participants as well as the overall group. Responsible for supervision of Day Program Staff and Volunteers. This position is responsible for inquiry, intake, assessment, and care planning process for all day program participants. Oversees the day program operations in the absence of the director.

Duties: Design & carry out a daily activity program with physical & mental components to strengthen and reinforce the capabilities of the person with dementia -- activity programs should include social, recreational and entertainment activities, involve activities of daily living, improve self-esteem and enhance functional abilities; provide orientation and supervision of program aide & volunteers; responsible for completing staff performance evaluations in conjunction with the day program director; promote and oversee the inquiries to the day program; market the day program services to community referral sources; follow up routinely on all inquiries to the day program to maintain on going contact with prospective participants and their caregivers; record pertinent information regarding each inquiry; develop a written plan of care for each program participant based upon the participant’s assessment; review care plan with the appropriate caregiver at least semi-annually or when there are significant changes; complete an assessment of each participant that includes the participant’s strengths, needs and required services; coordinate transition procedures for participants exiting the program; services will include arranging a discharge planning meeting with caregivers to discuss appropriate referrals; network with relevant agencies, organizations and other potential referral sources.  Serve as a resource to participants and caregivers on community services that address areas of need; attend seminars, conferences on other community meetings deemed appropriate by day program director; establish and maintain positive relationships with participants, caregivers, staff, volunteers and community representatives; ensure compliance with pertinent regulations and promote high quality standards of safety and health.

Qualifications: Minimum of associates degree in therapeutic recreation. Minimum of three years supervisory experience. Experience in dementia care is preferred.

Schedule: This is a full-time, exempt position. Employee would maintain office hours of 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday.

On-Call Program Aide -- Kirkpatrick Day Program

The Program Aide ensures the participants' safety, comfort and well-being during the course of each day program visit. They will assist in the development and implementation of a daily program designed to enhance the social and functional abilities of each participant. Specific duties include: providing personal care, assist with meal and snack preparation, and provide support to participants and observe their actions.

Qualifications: High school diploma, supervisory experience, communication and interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and in a team environment, presents self in a professional manner, and serve as a representative of the day program, and sensitive to the needs of day program participants and caregivers.

Schedule: This is strictly a substitute position and there are no set hours. This position is strictly on call. The Kirkpatrick Day Program is open Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Substitute Van Driver -- Kirkpatrick Day Program

The van driver will transport participants in a safe and comfortable manner to and from the Kirkpatrick Day Program according to a schedule maintained by the Day Program Director. Attends to participants' needs during trips to and from day program in a friendly, courteous, and caring manner. Communicates in a friendly and courteous manner with caregivers. Safely operates the van, monitors and ensures vehicle maintenance, arranging repairs when needed. Notifies supervisor immediately of any situation requiring the supervisor's attention regarding participants, caregivers, or the van. Also performs general maintenance functions at the day program.

Qualifications: A valid driver's license without any moving violations. Ability to work with persons with dementia in a caring, supportive manner. A positive attitude toward working with a population of those with dementia and a genuine desire to provide a caring, safe environment for them.

Schedule: This is strictly a substitute position and there are no set hours. This position is strictly on call. The van driver hours are 7:30 am – 11:30 am and 2:00 – 6:00 pm, for a total of an 8 hour day.