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First Link Coordinator

Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada
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First Link Coordinator

Sault Ste. Marie

Healthcare, Social Services

POSTED: 1 day ago

Employer

Alzheimer Society of Sault Ste. Marie and Algoma District

ES Job ID

7976

Closing Date

July 26, 2026

Salary

$24.96/hour + benefits + group RRSP contribution

Duration

Full Time

Description

Job Description

8:30 a.m to 4:30 p.m. Mostly weekdays but weekends and evenings may be required. Receive First Link® referrals and perform intake functions including initiating contact with client, assessing for services, and making referrals to internal and external programs. Administer cognitive assessments using standardized tools. Provide supportive counselling through individualized and/or group support sessions. Develop and coordinate specialized education and training programs for people living with Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD) and their families using standardized First Link Learning Series materials. Advocate for improved services for people living with dementia where appropriate. Occasional travel within the District of Algoma (Batchewana Bay to Thessalon).

Responsibilities

Administer cognitive assessments using standardized tools.

Competency in writing comprehensive reports to primary care practitioners

Provide education and support to persons living with dementia through home or office visits and by telephone. Receive referrals from and make referrals to primary care practitioners and other community support services: e.g. Ontario Health atHome, Algoma Geriatric Services and Group Health Centre Programs, etc. Advocate on behalf of persons living with dementia for improved services when necessary and/or requested. Maintain timely, accurate and confidential client records for both clients and their care partners via an electronic documentation system. Organize and/or facilitate support groups for persons living with dementia, care partners, as well as family members (including children). Support groups include Living Well with Memory Loss, Learning Series for Care Partners, Care Partner Support Groups, and other support groups as needed Provide back-up in absence of Public Education Coordinator Act as a preceptor for student placements as requested. Adhere to program standards and Alzheimer Society policies and procedures. Represent the Society on community and/or internal committees as requested. Perform public speaking duties when requested, particularly as they relate to direct client service. Provide family support services to communities surrounding Sault Ste. Marie, from Thessalon to Batchewana Bay. Participate in Society-sponsored professional development opportunities as identified (may require travel to Southern Ontario). Record monthly program statistics and submit to Executive Director monthly. Assume responsibility for personal upgrading in knowledge of ADRD, and ongoing professional development. Attend Annual General Meeting. Participate in fundraising and other team development activities. Assume other functions as may be assigned by Manager, Clinical Services/Executive Director. Valid driver’s license and daily access to a vehicle.

Required Skills

Post-secondary education in a health and/or social services field and current membership with a regulated health profession (e.g., Registered Practical Nurse, Registered Nurse, Social Worker). Minimum 1 to 3 years experience working with persons living with dementia and their families. Previous experience or knowledge of dementia and its impact on the family unit. Knowledge of community health care agencies. Current Standard First Aid/CPR certification. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated organizational skills. High level of competency with Microsoft Office applications. Valid driver’s licence and daily access to a vehicle.

Requirements

An offer of employment is conditional upon a satisfactory vulnerable sector check and a two-stage TB test.

How To Apply

Please send letter of application and resume to

Alzheimer Society of Sault Ste. Marie and Algoma District

Attention: Clorinda Rancourt, Manager Clinical Services

61 Great Northern Road,

Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6B 4Y8

clorindarancourt@alzheimeralgoma.org

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