The Alzheimer’s Association, is looking for Early Stage Memory Loss Support Group Facilitators. The goal of the Alzheimer’s Early Stage support groups is to provide emotional, social and/or educational support to group members through regularly scheduled meetings. They help participants develop methods and skills to solve problems and have a safe place to express and share their journey with the disease.
Qualifications:
- Experience with dementia as a family member or health care professional preferred.
- Ability to be empathic and separate personal needs from group needs.
- Strong listening skills and effective communication skills.
- Ability to redirect and facilitate discussion as well as fulfill the duties and responsibilities as described by the Alzheimer’s Association.
- Ability to create and maintain a safe environment where participants’ thoughts and feelings are valued and group members are treated with fairness, equity and respect.
- Commitment to promote the mission and services of the Alzheimer’s Association and willingness to act as an extension of the Association.
- Time commitment: A commitment of at least one year is expected.
