How to Apply
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
Mission Statement
Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.
Job Summary
Silver Club Memory Programs is on one of the Community Health Services Programs located at the Turner Senior Resource Center (2401 Plymouth Rd). Silver Club provides activities and socialization for individuals with mild to moderate dementia. This position is a client facing position. We are looking for someone to join our team with client and event coordination skills and desire to work with older adults with dementia and their families.
This position is hybrid. Hours are Monday through Friday 9am to 5pm.
The Silver Club Memory Programs (SC) Project Coordinator will support SC?s efforts to provide coordination of community caregiver events, social support groups, and respite assistance for informal/formal caregivers taking care of a person living with dementia. This position will administer special projects and activities for caregivers and persons with dementia, prepare reports, prepare project plans, maintain records, develop program materials, respond to requests for caregiver support, coordinate with trainers and vendors, and ensure timely and accurate responses to customers and community partners. The Project Coordinator will support colleagues in facilitating care plans. Conduct community outreach. Position will serve as a resource liaison. This individual works collaboratively across teams, contributing to a supportive and coordinated environment, and remains adaptable in a dynamic, fast-paced setting.
Responsibilities*
Support planning and execution of Silver Club Memory Programs caregiver events (internal and external), workshops, and support groups.
Coordination and Implementation of the SC Coffeehouse education support program for persons recently diagnosed with dementia.
Develop monthly caregiver event calendars, meeting logistics, and preparation of materials.
Coordinate event logistics, including scheduling, venue coordination, materials preparation, catering, and registration tracking.
Assist in tracking event budgets and vendor coordination.
Support follow-up communications and post-event documentation.
Assist in developing, implementing, and ensuring accuracy of Care Support Plans (CSP) for each person supported by moderate day care programming and their caregivers.
Serve as a resource liaison for caregivers.
Creates and monitors data tracking forms for program data collection.
Submit reports to internal and external agencies.
Maintain shared files, documentation systems, and tracking tools.
Support procurement processes and monitoring the budget of projects working in conjunction with the Director.
Conduct community outreach.
Provide onsite activity support for Early stage and Moderate Programming as needed.
Ability to travel to events throughout Washtenaw County.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
General supervision is received from a Director or other designated official
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Functional supervision may be exercised over students, interns, and volunteers
Required Qualifications*
Bachelors degree in health education, public health, social work, healthcare administration or similar.
2-3 years of experience in working with older adults, and implementation of community events.
Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and achieve project objectives?
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
Proficiency with standard office and collaboration tools (e.g., Microsoft Office or Google Workspace), including document management and shared systems
This position requires travel to events throughout Washtenaw County
Desired Qualifications*
- 3+ years of experience in working with older adults, caregivers, coordination and implementation of community events.
Experience utilizing the UM FIN system, M-Reports, and Emburse.
Why Join Michigan Medicine?
Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world?s most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.
What Benefits can you Look Forward to?
- Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
- 2:1 Match on retirement savings
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Additional Information
This position is hybrid. Hours are Monday through Friday 9am to 5pm.
Background Screening
Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.