Social Worker

Join Our Team at Iona Senior Services!

Are you passionate about supporting older adults and fostering a welcoming, vibrant community? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where you can make a meaningful impact every day? If so, Iona Senior Services invites you to join our team as a Dementia Navigator, Social Worker!

SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD)Services Clinical Manager , The Dementia Navigator will develop dementia-specific person-centered care plans, conduct resource referrals, and provide counseling and ongoing case management to people caring for, and individuals with, dementia. The Dementia Navigator will contribute to the ongoing development, implementation, and evaluation of the Dementia Navigator program. The Dementia Navigator program services are provided citywide.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Clinical

• Manage a caseload of older adults with memory loss.
• Provide telephone consultations and resource referrals (including creating handouts) to DC residents with dementia and their family caregivers.
• Conduct home visits and develop and implement dementia-specific person-centered care plans.
• Participate in discharge planning and interdisciplinary team meetings in order to provide dementia-specific expertise.
• Maintain client records.

Program

• Disseminate information about the Dementia Navigator program to the Senior Service Network and community partners.
• Participate in program evaluation including administration of evaluation tools to clients and families and creation of reports on the activities, utilization and outcomes of the Dementia Navigator Program.
• Participate in Iona team meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, with appropriate current licensure in the District of Columbia.
• Minimum two years of relevant social work experience required, with knowledge of community resources, and experience with diverse client populations and staff.
• Exceptional verbal (written and oral), data management, problem-solving, phone etiquette, customer service, engagement, and active-listening skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to effectively negotiate conflict situations.
• Strong time management skills with ability to prioritize among multiple urgent or emergent client or practice situations.
• Strong documentation skills with computer literacy and ability to use electronic records and documentation systems.
• Must have a car and valid driver’s license.
• Spanish speaking is desirable.

Comprehensive Benefits Package, including:

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

About Iona Senior Services

For nearly 50 years, Iona Senior Services has been a leader in helping older adults and their families navigate the opportunities and challenges of aging in the greater Washington, D.C. area. As a nonprofit organization, we directly support over 4,700+ individuals annually through innovative programs, including adult day health care, active wellness initiatives, support groups, and more. At Iona, we are committed to fostering a warm, inclusive, and collaborative workplace that promotes professional growth and excellence in service.