Community Navigator - Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (ADRC)

Department: SOM KC The Alzheimer's Disease Center (ADC) ----- MyAlliance for Cognitive Health

Position Title:

Community Navigator - Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (ADRC)

Job Family Group:
Professional Staff

The Cognitive Care Network Community Navigator is responsible for developing relationships with health care providers (primarily MD, DO, APRN) in designated Kansas counties and, in collaboration with the Director, advance the use of clinically indicated cognitive screening tools, enlist providers in the Cognitive Care Network, and advance research referrals. Once a provider is part of the Cognitive Care Network, the Community Navigator will serve as Care Navigator for patients referred from those practices for post diagnosis education and support as well addressing the needs of patients with care complications.

Establish and maintain relationships with providers and continually evaluate barriers to practice translation of cognitive health and dementia care protocols, Cognitive Care Network participation, and integration of research connections. Inform and coach providers in use of cognitive screening tools and clinical application to patients. Track number of provider contacts/status and referral data. Counsel and educate patients and families post diagnosis disclosure.

Assess contributors to neuropsychiatric challenges associated with dementia and make recommendations to both families and clinical team. Develop dementia management plans along with patients and families. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments.

Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Remote position - central or western Kansas with some travel to the Kansas City campus. Statewide travel required primarily to locations in rural Kansas. Occasional evenings may be required.

Education:

Master of Social Work or related degree/clinical licensure. This position requires a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have advanced knowledge, analytical skills and professional competencies necessary to perform the duties of the position. The level of degree is commonly recognized as the standard qualification for similar roles in the public and private sector, ensuring that the university remains competitive with industry aligned practices, enhances collaboration with external partners, and supports the delivery of services and programs that meet professional and market-driven expectations.

Six (6) months of dementia care experience including direct work with individuals identifying with memory concerns, individuals diagnosed with dementia, or families of those diagnosed. Six (6) months of experience in clinical research or community outreach.

Work Experience:

Experience in provider outreach. Experience providing services or conducting outreach across varied community settings. Skills Communication Skills Collaboration Meeting Deadlines Problem Solving

Resume/CV Cover Letter

Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment.

A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are…