Education Coordinator

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The Alzheimer Society of Manitoba exists so that all Manitobans affected by dementia receive the help they need today and have hope for tomorrow.

Acting as an ambassador for the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba (ASM) and reporting to the Senior Manager, Dementia Friendly Communities, the Dementia-Friendly Communities Coordinator is responsible for implementing and evaluating dementia friendly programming in Manitoba, including through the administration and promotion of the Minds in Motion® program and partnerships, the development of community partnered programming, and facilitating dementia-friendly capacity building within organizations across Manitoba. This includes the recruitment and training of program volunteers, delivery of programs, and the provision of community-based dementia information and training resources.

This is a full-time position (1.0 FTE) based at the Provincial Office of the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba in Winnipeg. The role requires travel across Manitoba, including multiple program locations each week to provide on-site Minds in Motion facilitation. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**

**1.** **Program Planning & Implementation: 50%**
- Work collaboratively with the Senior Manager, Dementia Friendly Communities to consult with prospective new program partnerships; liaise with community stakeholders; purchase of program kit supplies and program promotion; support and mentor the community team as they implement the program.
- Promote opportunities and deliver dementia-friendly community training to community organizations, businesses and other groups, outside the scope of formal partners delivering direct programming.
- Monitor Community Partner programming sites for quality control and offer support to community partner program leaders and volunteers.
- Manage inventory of program resources.
- Track and evaluate program outcomes.
- Refer program users to other ASM departments for support as appropriate.
- As a member of the dementia-friendly communities team, support programming at Minds in Motion sites as necessary, including: liaising with returning host sites, lead facilitators, fitness instructors, and volunteers.

**2.** **Public Education: 30%**
- Plan, promote, deliver, and evaluate dementia-friendly community information and training sessions aimed at increasing skills and confidence in people to support someone with dementia who may be using their services.
- Connect with the Senior Manager, Dementia Friendly Communities and Education Manager to ensure new dementia-friendly community tools are being integrated into all education programs.

**3.** **Program Development: 10%**
- Work collaboratively with the Senior Manager, Dementia Friendly Communities to provide opportunities for people with early to moderate stages of dementia, along with a care partner, enabling them to experience the benefits of active and social living with community inclusion.
- Develop and source new activities with supporting resources for all programs.
- Work with the Senior Manager, Dementia Friendly Communities to develop, monitor and update program manuals, templates and outlines.
- Communicate with community stakeholders to promote Community Partner programs and foster ongoing relationships.
- Collaborate with community organizations and health/wellness facilities about opportunities to partner with Alzheimer Society of Manitoba’s Dementia Friendly Community programs.
- Collect annual program statistics.
- Working with the Senior Manager, Dementia Friendly Communities, plan and carry out an annual Minds in Motion® training day for staff, volunteers, and fitness leaders.
- Collaborate with community partners, Communications team and Program departments to develop and carry out a marketing/promotion strategy.

**4.** **Staff Training and Development: 5%**
- Supervise volunteers.
- Work collaboratively with the Senior Manager, Dementia Friendly Communities to recruit, train and develop volunteers and lead facilitators.

**5.** **Administration: 5%**
- Track and provide program data in support of annual plans and reports.
- Submit expense reports monthly.

**Formal Education**
- A degree or certificate in the field of health, social services, health care discipline or community development.

**Work Experience**
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in community-based recreation or education programming.
- Experience working with older adults in program settings.
- Experience recruiting and directing volunteers and seasonal instructors.
- Experience in program design.
- Experience with public speaking and presentations.
- Experience in dementia care an asset.

**Working Level Qualifications**
- Demonstrates the skills of needs assessment, program planning, implementation and evaluation of programs and projects.
- Demonstrates skills in community building and