Client Services Coordinator

**Alzheimer Society of Toronto**

The Alzheimer Society’svision is a world without Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Our mission is to alleviate the personal and social consequences of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias and to promote research.

Our Values **C*ollaboration **A**ccountability **R**espect **E*xcellence

**Caregiver Project Coordinator (8 Month Contract)**

The role of the Alzheimer Society of Toronto is to offer support, information, and education to people with dementia, their families, and their caregivers, to increase public awareness of dementia, to promote research, and to advocate for services that respect the dignity of the individual.

The Caregiver Project for Seniors Program’s aim is to help build the resiliency of primary caregivers of older adults and people living with dementia by providing financial assistance and access to supports at the Alzheimer Society of Toronto (AST) and in the community. The Caregiver Project Coordinator plans and executes a variety of tasks associated with the Caregiver Project for Seniors, working closely with multiple stakeholders, including Ontario Health at Home and other community partners.

What You’ll Be Doing:

- Co-ordinate and execute a variety of tasks associated with the Caregiver Project for Seniors, working closely with multiple stakeholders.
- Build relationships with Ontario Health atHome Care Coordinators, community partners and service providers
- Coordinate the planning, modification, promotion and implementation of the Caregiver Project for Seniors.
- _Facilitate care plan creation and assessment of need for client self directed respite plans_
- Assist coordinators and caregivers in the implementation of care plans including sourcing out and arranging services and equipment, following up on service status and purchases, and referring to internal services and/or community agencies.
- Collect and document participant data, project expenditures, statistics and written reports, as required.
- Perform duties within the resources allocated; manage financial assistance disbursement budget and report any anticipated discrepancies.
- _Initiate services and maintain vendor relations, where applicable._
- _Facilitate evaluation activities including survey distribution, collection of participant data and communication with third parties_
- Communicate and collaborate with staff, community partners and volunteers to fulfill the Society’s mandate
- Participate in creation, evaluation, and planning of programs and services for the Society
- Perform other Clinical Program support duties consistent with the job classification, as required.

Who You Are:

- Post-secondary degree in administration, health and/or social sciences.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered.
- Minimum 2 years’ experience working with caregivers in a social service environment
- Basic accounting experience, research, project management experience and data management knowledge are necessary
- Good working knowledge of MS Office
- Good knowledge of community support services for seniors, people living with dementia and their caregivers

What We Offer

Work life balance is important to us here at the Alzheimer Society. That is why we offer our employees:

- A generous employer paid benefit plan
- Employee and Family Assistance Plan
- A Defined Contribution Pension Plan with up to 5% employer matching
- Personal days and equity floater days that can be used at any time
- Flexible working arrangements that include working from home and flexible hours
- Paid professional development opportunities

**Hiring Range & Salary Range**:
Hiring Zone: $49,000 - $54,000

Commitment to Equitable Recruitment

Our values include **justice** and **connection** and are the guideposts we use for decision-making of all kinds. We believe that this will guide the organization toward a place of inclusion for all - where equity and access to essential supports and services becomes the reality.

How to Apply

Closing Date: October 3, 2024.

**Job Type**: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 8 months

Pay: $49,000.00-$54,000.00 per year

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON M4P 1A9

Application deadline: 2024-10-03