Job Posting 1


Helpline Manager

The New York City Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association is dedicated to working with those New Yorkers and their caregivers who struggle with the devastating impact of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.

The Chapter’s 24-Hour Helpline stands by New York's Alzheimer's community around-the-clock, 365 days a year. Calls are answered by specially trained volunteers and staff who offer information, referrals, and support to family members, professional caregivers, persons with dementia, and anyone in need of services regarding dementia. The Helpline responds to over 400 calls per month.

We are seeking a dynamic, compassionate individual who will serve as the Helpline Manager. This position reports to the Director of Helpline & Care Consultation.

The Helpline Manager’s responsibilities include:

• Serving as the lead staff person providing information, referral, supportive counseling and crisis
  intervention to callers to the 24-Hour Helpline.
• Providing care consultation and follow-up to Helpline callers by phone and/or in person, as assigned.
• Providing clinical and task supervision to Helpline volunteers, including scheduling, training,
  coaching and debriefing.
• Co-facilitating monthly group supervision for Helpline volunteers.
• Maintaining integrity of the Helpline database.
• Facilitating Understanding Dementia meetings on a monthly basis, and facilitating
  educational meetings in rotation with other staff.

Additional Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Social Work or a related field
• Experience with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of NYC benefits & entitlements programs
• Strong computer skills, including Word, Excel, e-mail & Internet
• Ability to work both independently and as an effective team member
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously
• Bilingual Spanish a plus, but not required

New graduates are welcome to apply.

How to Apply:
Please submit a cover letter and resume to:
Matt Kudish, Director of Helpline & Care Consultation,
mkudish@alznyc.org. No telephone calls please.

Job Posting 2

The Alzheimer’s Association, New York City Chapter seeks Grants Manager/Writer. The Grants Manager is responsible for developing/adapting proposals so that they are marketable to funders. The Manager also writes reports, correspondence and other fundraising materials, as well as communicating regularly with institutional donors. The Grants Manager/Writer conducts research on potential funders, maintains an awareness of donor activities, and stewards the proposals – from submission to follow-up. The Manager also prepares government grants and reports. The position reports to the Vice President for Development.

The Grants Manager will be expected to:

• synthesize complex information into clear, concise proposals, reports and letters;
• work to successfully match prospects and donors to Chapter’s programmatic needs;
• Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with program staff;
• Interface with program and finance staff to develop budgets and monitor progress in meeting goals of the grants;
• Conduct research to analyze funders, and be able to creatively draw linkages to Chapter programs, its mission, and board members
• Participate in special projects, as needed

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree
• Minimum 3 years progressive not-profit experience, preferably in an academic environment, with some foundation and corporate relations experience
• Education/ experience in health care field highly desired. Knowledge of dementia helpful; • Superior writing skills – the ability conceptualize, write, and edit proposals and reports;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills: ability to communicate effectively with colleagues throughout the Chapter;
• Solid organizational and time-management skills: ability to plan for and manage multiple projects; be detail oriented, and meet deadlines;
• Work well independently as well as part of team;
• Excellent computer skills – MS Word, Excel. Experience with Raisers Edge or other fundraising software important.

Please email resume to Carol Berne at cberne@alznyc.org.

Volunteer Posting 1


Seeking Bi-Lingual Volunteers

The Speakers Bureau of the Alzheimer’s Association, New York City Chapter, is seeking volunteers proficient in Spanish and English to assist in our Latino outreach efforts. Trained volunteers are needed to provide presentations on Alzheimer’s disease and the services offered at Alzheimer’s Association. Our audiences include senior centers, community organizations, clubs, congregations, and schools. Speaking engagements take place on a periodic basis.

Requirements

• Experience with public speaking and presentations.
• Experience with Alzheimer’s disease.

If you are interested please contact Sherri, Director of Volunteer Leadership and Development,
via e-mail at spartridge@alznyc.org.