DEI Manager

Company: Alzheimer's Association
Location: Dallas
Posted on: January 26, 2023

Job Description:

The DEI Manager is responsible for implementing volunteer-powered program delivery strategy, engaging with organizations to encourage community mobilization/partnerships and supporting the chapter's overall strategic goals within all pillars.ResponsibilitiesEssential functions and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Increase reach of Alzheimer's Association Common Programs with special emphasis on increasing participation with the African American, Hispanic, and LGBTQ communities in the Chapter's 34 county area.
• Build and expand the Alzheimer's Association education programs and support groups by recruiting Community Volunteer Educators/Support Group Facilitators and ensure high quality experience by attendees.
• Engage and manage relationships with community partners to expand the Alzheimer's Association's visibility and programmatic reach within assigned area.
• Maintain accurate records through our data management system.
• Represent the chapter as needed at community events and networking groups.
• Lead and conduct Community Forums, with particular focus on the African American, Hispanic, and LGBTQ communities in order to develop an informed and community-focused plan for service delivery.
• Develop new, sustainable strategic community partnerships and volunteer supporters in an effort to increase the reach of the Association, with particular attention to reaching diverse communities.
• Build referral partnerships with social service agencies, service providers and congregations.
• Analyze service data to identify gaps in delivery and create opportunities for increased volunteer engagement.
• Assist with Helpline calls and Care Consultations as needed.Qualifications
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work, Nursing, Gerontology, Public Health, or related field
  • 2 years' experience managing program implementation
  • 2 years' experience managing programs
  • At least one year of experience in community outreach, community mobilization or organizational capacity building projects/initiatives
  • Must possess valid driver's license, access to reliable vehicle, proof of insurance and good driving recordKnowledge, Skills and Abilities
    • Demonstrated success working with diverse teams to identify, create, launch and maintain strategic partnerships
    • Demonstrated success conducting outreach within the African American, Hispanic, and LGBTQ communities
    • Strong communication skills to engage in person and in print and electronic communication
    • Ability to anticipate, identify, organize and/or analyze growth opportunities and to make data driven decisions that lead to programmatic recommendations to leadership.
    • Ability to make presentations at networking events and general community as needed.
    • Ability and willingness to travel up to 50% within the assigned territory by car. Travel in this case, is considered time spent away from the office, in the community, to fulfil the job goals. While most such travel is same day, occasional overnight travel may be required.
    • Ability and willingness to work evenings and weekends as required for the job
    • Strong computer skills, proficient with Microsoft Office products, Google suite and; experience with, or ability to rapidly learn the Personify CRM database and Zoom.
    • Ability to bend, stoop, lift, and transport up to 20lbs of materialsJob Title:DEI ManagerLocation: Dallas, TXWork Hours:Full-time (based on a 37.5-hour work week)Grade:205 - ExemptReports To:Program DirectorWho We Are:The Alzheimer's Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research. Our mission is to lead the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia- by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.At the Alzheimer's Association, our employees are at the core of all we do. Our network of more than 1,900 employees across the United States makes a difference each and every day for those impacted by Alzheimer's and those at risk for the disease.We warmly invite qualified applicants to consider this opportunity to make a life-changing impact on the millions living with Alzheimer's, their caregivers and those that may develop the disease in the future. Read on to learn more about the role, then visit our website www.alz.org/jobs to explore who we are and why we've been recognized as a Best Place to Work for the last twelve years in a row.At the Alzheimer's Association, we believe that diverse perspectives are critical to achieving health equity - meaning that all communities have a fair and just opportunity for early diagnosis and access to risk reduction and quality care. The Association is committed to engaging underrepresented and underserved communities and responding with resources and education to address the disproportionate impact of Alzheimer's and dementia.The Alzheimer's Association is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.Employees working 24 hours/week or more are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, flex accounts, short and long-term disability, life insurance, long term care insurance, tuition reimbursement, generous Paid Time Off, 12 annual holidays and Paid Family Leave, as well as an annual Cultural & Heritage Day and Volunteer Day of their choosing. They are also eligible for our gold standard 401(k) retirement plan.Full time employees (37.5 hours/week), will enjoy all of the above plus an annual School Visitation Day and an Elder Care Facility Day of their choosing.

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