Dementia Program Facilitator

Lyngblomsten is looking to fill a brand new role The Gathering Program position is responsible for facilitating The Gathering a dementia group respite program. The facilitator will create a supportive and engaging environment for individuals living with dementia providing meaningful activities while providing 4 hours of respite for their family caregiver. This part-time position (21 hours per week) is scheduled across three weekdays.

The posted pay range of this hourly position is$20 to $ actual rate of pay offered within this range may depend on several factors such as FTE skills knowledge relevant education experience and market conditions. Additionally our organization values pay equity and considers the internal equity of our team when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Therapeutic Recreation Social Work Music Therapy Gerontology Nursing or related field preferred.
• Experience leading activities for individuals living with dementia (2-5years preferred).
• Experience supervising volunteers (3 years preferred).
• Passion for working with people living with dementia and commitment to person-centered strengths-based care.
• Strong communication facilitation and organizational skills.
• Comfortable leading groups and managing multiple responsibilities.
• Strong problem-solving and assessment skills (physical mental and social).
• Experience working with diverse populations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Reliable transportation; ability to work at both Como and Lino Lakes campuses.

Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitate The Gathering group respite program by leading engaging activities such as arts/crafts active games music brain games exercise and table games using planned curriculum developed by program coordinator.
• Create a warm inclusive environment and support new participants as they transition into the program.
• Supervise and support program volunteers.
• Actively participate as a team member and contribute to the growth of The Gathering and Lyngblomsten Community Services.

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Lyngblomsten does not discriminate in employment on any basis protected by law. Please tell us if you require any special arrangements during the interview process. Upon conditional job offer of employment all applicants will be subject to a State of MN background study.

We offer competitive pay and outstanding benefits paid training and scholarship opportunities.

Our benefits package shows how invested we are in our employees. At 30 hours a week you are eligible for:

• Low employee cost Medical and Dental
• HSA account plus an employer contribution
• Free Employee Life Ins. and LTD insurance
• 200% match of your 2% contribution to a 403B after 1 year
• Flex/PTO starting at 4.62 hours earned per 80 hours. (Up to 3 weeks the first year)
• Short-Term Disability Earn 56 hours per year

Lyngblomsten is an equal employment opportunity organization and affirmative action employer. Minority Disability Veteran LGBTQ.