Caregiver Education Specialist at Mid-Florida Area Agency on Aging Inc

Gainesville, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Oct, 26

Salary

41350.4

Posted On

12 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Caregiver Education, Facilitation, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Coaching, Relationship Building, Dementia Care, Spanish Fluency

Industry

Individual and Family Services

Description

At Elder Options, our mission is our passionate purpose. We are seeking people like you who want to join our caring, credible and committed family of dedicated professionals and who want to support our aging and disabled communities with all the resources they need to stay happy, healthy and safe. Salary $41,350.40 Job Overview: Are you passionate about supporting families affected by dementia and helping caregivers navigate one of life's most challenging journeys? We are seeking a Dementia Caregiver Education Specialist to provide caregiver education classes, support groups, one-on-one follow up, as well as community outreach efforts that improve the lives of individuals living with dementia and those who care for them. Travel required and will be reimbursed at the State rate. Key Responsibilities: In this role, you will serve as a trusted resource for family caregivers, providing education, coaching, and connections to services that help families better understand dementia, manage caregiving challenges, and access community supports. You will build relationships with community organizations, faith-based groups, and senior-serving agencies to expand access to caregiver support services, particularly in rural and underserved communities. Through outreach and partnership development, you will help identify caregivers who may be struggling in isolation and connect them with resources that promote caregiver well-being and quality of life. Minimum Qualifications: Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in human services, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience. Experience working with older adults, individuals living with dementia, family caregivers, or community-based programs is strongly preferred. Required Skills and Abilities: The ideal candidate is an engaging educator and skilled facilitator who is comfortable speaking to groups, building community partnerships, and supporting families facing complex caregiving situations. Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. * Regularly required to talk and hear. * Frequently required to sit, use hands to handle objects, and reach with hands and arms. * Occasionally required to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch. * Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. * Ability to travel frequently throughout the service area. Preferred Qualifications: Fluent Spanish speaker. DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. ADA/EOE. Level 2 background screening and driver record check required. https://info.flclearinghouse.com [https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Finfo.flclearinghouse.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7CJake.Shanahan%40ahca.myflorida.com%7C4b82b03a51ad4f4b95a108de4232c2f0%7C583c5f193b644cedb59ee8649bdc4aa6%7C0%7C0%7C639020982980038846%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=xZdgpZEJ7lRUp18fRP71qweuFp0i1gIxOp6MWfK8zlM%3D&reserved=0] Career Center Link - External Applicants: To apply, click below, and select the Caregiver Education Specialist position: https://workforcenow.adp.com/jobs/apply/posting.html?client=AgingInc&ccId=19000101_000001&type=MP⟨=en_US [https://workforcenow.adp.com/jobs/apply/posting.html?client=AgingInc&ccId=19000101_000001&type=MP⟨=en_US] Internal Applicants- ADP: Myself: Talent: Career Center If you have questions, or need to apply using an alternate method, contact Kathy Dorminey at dormineyk@agingresources.org. Elder Options, Inc. is located at 100 SW 75th Street, Suite 301, Gainesville, FL 32607. Closing date: July 23rd, 2026 This is a re-posting, previous applicants do not need to reapply.

Responsibilities

Provide education classes, support groups, and one-on-one coaching for family caregivers of individuals living with dementia. Build partnerships with community and faith-based organizations to expand access to support services in underserved areas.