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Description

ASOS is currently recruiting an ambitious and result-oriented individual to work as a full-time Saskatoon First Link Coordinator based in Saskatoon.

In this exciting role, you will primarily support people living with dementia and their family caregivers. You will help build awareness with physicians, specialists and other health care providers about the First Link direct referral program and how they can connect people with dementia and their families to the programs and services of the Alzheimer Society.  You will also provide information, support and referral to Society and community programs and services throughout the progression of the disease.  A full job description is available upon request.

Ideally, you will have the following key attributes and qualifications:
    Bachelor of Social Work, Kinesiology, Nursing or equivalent degree
    Three to five years of experience with Alzheimers disease and other dementias or a related area
    Comprehensive knowledge of Alzheimers disease and related dementias, the diseases impact on the person, the family and others. You will also have knowledge about available community resources.
    Well developed public speaking and communication skills
    Strong organizational and relationship-building skills
    Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with volunteers and staff
    Professional and organized work ethic
    Self-starter with the ability to work independently
    Outgoing personality
    Creative problem solver
    Ability to travel with valid drivers license and clean drivers abstract.  Vehicle is required.
    Subject to vulnerable sector criminal record check