Chase Brexton Health Care – Baltimore, MD

The LGBT Health Resource Center (LHRC) is partnering with Services and Advocacy for GLBT Elders (SAGE) to replicate SAGE’s successful Caring And Preparing (CAP) program, which links LGBT caregivers with supportive resources. Under the direction of the LHRC DPD, the Program Manager will be responsible for the successful implementation of the CAP program in the greater Baltimore Area. The position will be responsible for assessing, promoting, enrolling and counseling participants in the SAGECAP Program. The CAP Program Manager will need to maintain good working relationships with the staff of CBHS to identify opportunities for SAGECAP Participants to engage with available services.

Program Manager SAGE

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with the SAGE Replication Coordinator to create, adapt and coordinate counseling and engagement events for care partners, including but not limited to care needs assessment, support groups, one on one counseling, and life planning
• Implementing the created CAP programing
• Create a welcoming space for LGBT elders and care partners
• Link participants to Chase Brexton Health Center resources for care and support
• Develop and maintain current literature and materials for participants
• Work with the Director of Program Development to increase awareness of LGBT older adults
• Track and trend participant data and outcomes
• Conduct evaluations of programming outcomes
• Represent the LHRC in the community
• Build relationships with the LGBTQ, Aging, and Caregiving communities
• Provide supervision and guidance for the Community Outreach Counselor
• Respond to the needs and opportunities presented by participants
• Plan and Coordinate both internal and external events related to Program needs
• Other duties as assigned

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to work effectively and respectfully as part of a multidisciplinary, culturally diverse staff
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships
• Ability to facilitate a group discussion
• Knowledge of LGBT Issues
• Knowledge of Medical issues, particularly around formal and informal care giving, and Geriatrics
• Ability to work with diverse populations
• Ability to represent CB LHRC in the community
• Experience in grant writing and reporting
• Ability to lift 30-50 lbs
• Availability to work evenings and weekends for program related events

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelors degree in Social Work, Aging Services, Health Administration, or related field required
• Community, case management, or outreach experience preferred
• At least 3 years of prior job-related experience in a health care setting
• At least 1 year’s experience as a manager/supervisor

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