Dementia Coordinator-Social Worker Associate
Company: IONA Senior Services
Location: Washington
Posted on: February 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Join Our Team at Iona Senior
Services! Are you passionate about creating a welcoming and vibrant
community for older adults? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment
where you can make a meaningful impact every day? If so, we’d love
for you to join Iona Senior Services as a Dementia Coordinator for
our CCMC Department. SUMMARY: The Dementia Coordinator will follow
dementia-specific, person-centered care plans, conduct resource
referrals, and provide light counseling and ongoing case management
support to people caring for, and individuals with, dementia. The
Dementia Coordinator will contribute to the ongoing development,
implementation, and evaluation of the Dementia Navigator program.
The Dementia Navigator program services are provided citywide.
Telework Status: This is a hybrid in-person and remote position.
The hybrid schedule will be dictated by the business needs of Iona
with consideration of the employee’s preferences. RESPONSIBILITIES:
Clinical Conduct triage of referred cases of older adults with
memory loss Provide telephone consultations and resource referrals
(including creating handouts) to DC residents with dementia and
their family caregivers. Conduct home visits and implement
dementia-specific person-centered care plans. Participate in
medical visits for clients to assist in supporting clients with
understanding doctor’s orders Participate in discharge planning and
interdisciplinary team meetings in order to provide
dementia-specific expertise. Maintain client records. Program
Disseminate information about the Dementia Navigator program to the
Senior Service Network and community partners. Participate in
program evaluation including administration of evaluation tools to
clients and families and creation of reports on the activities,
utilization and outcomes of the Dementia Navigator Program.
Participate in Iona team meetings. Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in social work, with appropriate
current licensure in the District of Columbia. Minimum one year of
relevant social work experience required, with knowledge of
community resources, and experience with diverse client populations
and staff. Exceptional verbal (written and oral), data management,
problem-solving, phone etiquette, customer service, engagement, and
active-listening skills. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability
to effectively negotiate conflict situations. Strong time
management skills with ability to prioritize among multiple urgent
or emergent client or practice situations. Strong documentation
skills with computer literacy and ability to use electronic records
and documentation systems. Must have a car and valid driver’s
license. Spanish speaking is desirable. Comprehensive Benefits
Package, including: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Flexible
Spending Account Retirement Plan Paid Time Off Life Insurance About
Iona Senior Services For 50 years, Iona Senior Services has been a
leader in helping older adults and their families navigate the
opportunities and challenges of aging in the greater Washington,
D.C. area. As a nonprofit organization, we directly support over
4,700 individuals annually through innovative programs, including
adult day health care, active wellness initiatives, support groups,
and more. At Iona, we are committed to fostering a warm, inclusive,
and collaborative workplace that promotes professional growth and
excellence in service.
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