Support and Education Coordinator, First Link, Chinese Community Engagement Specialist
5 days ago
The Alzheimer Society of B.C. is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Support and Education Coordinator, First Link, Chinese Community Engagement to join our team. This role is responsible for delivering the Society's First Link programs and services within an assigned region, including referral systems to connect clients to support services and information, and delivery of standardized workshops.
This position reports to the Manager, Community Services and requires a strong understanding of Alzheimer's disease/dementia and caregiving issues. The ideal candidate will have fluency in Cantonese and Mandarin, as well as excellent organizational and time management skills.
Key Responsibilities- Deliver the Society's First Link programs and services within an assigned region, including referral systems and delivery of standardized workshops.
- Respond to calls on the First Link Dementia Helpline (Chinese) to provide supportive listening, assess caller needs, and recommend information and resources.
- Develop and maintain relationships with health care professionals through presentations, informal and formal contacts, and information exchanges.
- Maintain proactive outreach and ongoing follow-up with people with dementia and their families, and connections to services and supports.
- Lead collaboration with Resource Development and Marketing and Communications on fundraising and awareness activities for First Link for Chinese Communities.
- Support and facilitate delivery of standardized workshops for caregivers, people with early symptoms of dementia, and the public.
- Support delivery of support groups for family/friend caregivers and people with early symptoms of dementia.
- Support Minds in Motion Contractors in their work.
- Maintain an effective volunteer base to help deliver programs and services, as needed.
- Represent the Society at the community level, building relationships with other service organizations, local businesses, politicians, and municipalities in alignment with department goals and the Strategic Plan.
We are looking for a candidate with a post-secondary education or relevant degree in health or social agency-related functions, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. The ideal candidate will have related support and education experience in a human services environment, including public speaking, presenting structured education programs, group facilitation, peer support interventions, volunteer management, and developing and building communication connections.
Key qualifications include fluency in Cantonese, extensive knowledge of and experience with Alzheimer's disease/dementia and caregiving issues, strong organizational and time management skills, flexibility regarding scheduling, and access to reliable transportation.
What We OfferAs a member of our team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits, including flexible work environment options, generous paid time off, comprehensive employee health benefits, and opportunities for professional growth and development.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of people affected by dementia, we encourage you to apply.
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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Alzheimer Society of B.C. Full timeAbout the PositionThe Support and Education Coordinator, First Link, Chinese Community Engagement position plays a vital role in delivering the Society's First Link programs and services within an assigned region. This role involves working independently and as part of a regional and provincial team to connect clients to support services and information, and...
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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Alzheimer Society of B.C. Full timeAbout the PositionThe Support and Education Coordinator, First Link, Chinese Community Engagement position plays a vital role in delivering the Society's First Link programs and services within an assigned region. This role involves working independently and as part of a regional and provincial team to connect clients to support services and information, and...
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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Alzheimer Society of B.C. Full timeAbout the PositionThe Support and Education Coordinator, First Link, Chinese Community Engagement role is a key part of our team dedicated to delivering high-quality support and education services to the Chinese community. This position is responsible for delivering the Society's First Link programs and services within an assigned region, including referral...
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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Alzheimer Society of B.C. Full timeAbout the PositionThe Support and Education Coordinator, First Link, Chinese Community Engagement role is a key part of our team dedicated to delivering high-quality support and education services to the Chinese community. This position is responsible for delivering the Society's First Link programs and services within an assigned region, including referral...
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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Alzheimer Society of B.C. Full timeAbout the PositionThe Support and Education Coordinator, First Link, Chinese Community Engagement role is a key part of our regional and provincial team dedicated to the mission and vision of the Alzheimer Society of B.C.Key ResponsibilitiesDeliver consistent support and education services to the Chinese communityWork collaboratively with the regional and...
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