Alzheimer’s OC is seeking an Adult Day Program manager in LW

Alzheimer’s Orange County (AlzOC) is looking for a candidate to fill a position for its planned Adult Day Program (ADP) manager here in Leisure World Seal Beach (LWSB).

With financial support from the Golden Age Foundation, The Administration for Community Living and encouragement from the Golden Rain Foundation, Leisure World Community Church, and others, AlzOC is in the process of developing and producing a state-licensed, two day-per-week respite program for LWSB shareholders caring for a loved one with dementia.

Per the AlzOC posting, the ADP Manager will be a core member of the LWSB Memory Support Team, a program of AlzOC that formally started serving LW residents in June.

AlzOC is a community-based, nonprofit organization assisting individuals living with cognitive decline and their family carepartners here in Orange County for over 40 years.

The exact location within LWSB and additional details about the Adult Day Program will be announced soon. The program will be exclusive to LWSB residents.

The essential job responsibilities for the ADP program manager include:

• Administer, implement, and coordinate the program in accordance with state regulations and the needs of the participants.

• Oversee the recruitment, hiring, training, supervision and evaluation of staff and volunteers.

• Evaluate participants’ eligibility and changing needs and make necessary program adjustments.

• Work with Site Advisory Committee and community partners to coordinate staff recruitment and training, facility use, community outreach, public relations, and organize fund raising events.

• Maintain program within budget.

• Prepare reports for various committees and board meetings, funding and licensing agencies.

• Perform other related tasks as required. Minimum qualifications for the position include:

• BA or BS from an accredited college or university in one of the following fields: health, nursing, social work, psychology, recreation, gerontology, or related field.

• Knowledge of principles and methods of administration and management.

• Demonstrated competence in working with frail older adults and/or disabled populations.

• Knowledge of physical, social and mental health programs operating within a licensed health facility, clinic or adult day program.

• Knowledge of principles and practices of individual and group counseling.

• Current Medical/Health screening including TB clearance.

• First aid and CPR training (within six months of hire).