The Programme Executive will be responsible for organising and conducting outreach to increase dementia awareness and promote early identification. He/she will support clients with or who are at risk of dementia and/or their caregivers by linking them to the necessary support and resources. He/She will continue to monitor and support these clients and/or their caregivers in the community.
The Programme Executive will also be involved in data collation and evaluation of the CREST programme.
Job Responsibilities
- Provide basic case management for persons with dementia and their carers.
- Provide care coordination and service linkage to clients with dementia, with the appropriate resources and support including caregiver support.
- Facilitate and coordinate group activities for carers and/or persons with dementia.
- Engage with various internal and/or external stakeholders to ensure smooth running of programme.
- Plan and conduct outreach to the community and stakeholders including faith-based, corporate and community organisation to increase awareness of dementia.
- Plan and conduct dementia case finding/screening to promote early identification and facilitate timely support.
- Explore new avenues of collaboration with community partners and stakeholders.
- Ensure proper documentation of client follow up.
- Update statistical data on timely manner for reporting to funder.
- Any other duties as may be assigned.
Requirements:
- Degree/Diploma in social work, counselling, psychology or other fields related to healthcare and community care.
- Preferably 2-3 years of healthcare/community care experience.
- Prior experience in casework and working with persons living with dementia or carers is an added advantage.
- Ability to work on Saturdays (min once a month).
- Competencies: Self-motivated, resourceful, attention to details, ability to plan and implement ideas, comfortable in speaking with group.
