Tribal Memory Care Coordinator
Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council is a non-profit organization formed by the Native American Tribes of Wisconsin. We serve all WI tribes by providing administration of grant-funded programs either directly or with sub grants. Programs serve a range of functions from Children to Elders. Our Mission is: To Enhance the quality of life for all Native People.
Tribal Memory Care Coordinator
The Tribal Memory Care Coordinator is a Dementia Care Specialist and works in partnership with the Tribal Health and Human Services agencies and Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRCs) in the Lac du Flambeau Tribe’s service area to ensure that Indian Health Service (IHS) eligible individuals receive culturally appropriate information and can comfortably and effectively access dementia and long-term care programs and services. The Memory Care Coordinator will have three primary goals: facilitate dementia-friendly community efforts, train staff in tribal departments to be dementia capable, and support people with dementia and their family members. Regular travel is required to meet the needs of the position.
This is a full-time salaried opportunity with scheduled hours of Mon-Fri 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, 40-45 hours per week located in Lac Du Flambeau, WI. This is not a remote position. There will be variations to schedule to accommodate clients and families. This position has a salary of $48,000 with benefits including Annual/Personal Leave, Holiday Pay, Health, Dental, Life & AD&D, STD and LTD Insurance, FSA and 401(k) Retirement Plan. Background check and drug screen are required before employment.
Applicants with disabilities may request a needed accommodation from the representative of the Human Resource Department, PO Box 9 Lac Du Flambeau, WI 54538 or phone (715) 588-1069 or (800) 872-7207
Closing Date: Open until filled