The best Leaders are those who have a passion for helping people live their healthiest lives. If that describes you, you will likely get a great deal of satisfaction from being a program leader. And, because you must be connected to a Program Provider organization to be a successful Leader, you support the work and mission of your provider organization and the communities it serves.
Responsibilities and Duties:
· Present the Bingocize Course as developed by Dr. Jason Crandall, Ph.D., EP-C, Western Kentucky University. The curriculum includes a Facilitator Guide and Participant Workbook for ease of delivery and use during the volunteer experience.
· The facilitator must have a passion for working with older adults.
· The facilitator should be comfortable leading small groups of 15 older adults.
· The facilitator must be a self-starter who can take charge of the Bingocize program and work effectively with a co-facilitator.
· The facilitator must be willing to make a commitment to the 10-week course schedule at least once annually. (Program is 1 hour twice a week for 10 weeks)
Preferred Qualifications:
· Preference for a current or retired health care professional, social worker, health educator, fitness expert or aging network professional.
· The candidate should be willing to make a 2-year commitment to the program.
· Willingness to share personal experiences to help motivate others to exercise and use the skills tools provided in the workshop.
· Demonstrate timely response to project requirements.
· Ability to perform additional duties as required by the Bingocize program and agreed upon with the Prevention Coordinator.
Training Requirements:
· 1- hour ADRC Volunteer Orientation
· 1-hour online training
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:
· Demonstrates passion to work with older adults, who have normal age-related memory changes, and is patient with them.
· Communicating orally in a clear manner.
· Promotes positive engagement and peer support.
· Is sensitive to participants’ challenges, especially vision or hearing impairments.
· Keeps the group focused and on task.
· Ensure all have the opportunity to participate.
· Wants to give back to their community.
· Knowledge of computer applications and usage.
· Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, county agencies, departments, providers, and the public.
- Ability to understand and maintain confidentiality of files and information.
· Ability to organize and prioritize work.
· Ability to deal tactfully with difficult situations.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Ability to work the required hours of the position.
· Lifting 20 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds.
· Intermittent standing, walking, and sitting.
· Using hand(s)/feet for repetitive single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling, and operating controls.
· Occasional bending, twisting, squatting, climbing, reaching, and grappling.
· Distinguishing sounds at various frequencies and volumes.
· Distinguishing people or objects at varied distances under a variety of light conditions.
· Ability to work under generally safe and comfortable conditions where exposure to environmental factors such as irate individuals, violence and/or crisis may cause discomfort and poses a limited risk of injury.
For further information of this volunteer opportunity please contact:
Amy Staniforth, Prevention Specialist, ADRC of Brown County
Phone: 920-448-4529
Email: Amy.Staniforth@browncountywi.gov
