Company Description
The Alzheimer's & Dementia Resource Center (ADRC), established in 1984, serves as Central Florida's premier resource for families and caregivers of individuals living with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. As one of only two gateway agencies in Florida linked to the Florida Brain Bank, ADRC facilitates vital research to enhance understanding, develop diagnostic tools, and progress toward a cure. Committed to providing help, hope, and assistance, ADRC stands as a trusted partner for those navigating the challenges of dementia care.
Position Overview
The Director of Arts and Care Services leads ADRC's client-facing care model, integrating arts-
based and therapeutic programming with comprehensive, relationship-centered care navigation.
This role oversees Harmony-related services, creative and wellness-based programs, and
emotionally informed caregiver support from first point of contact through ongoing
engagement. Serving as ADRC's primary liaison to the medical and mental health community,
the Director ensures care services are dementia-capable, evidence-informed, and deeply
responsive to the emotional and clinical realities of caregivers and individuals living with
dementia.
Key Responsibilities
I. Mission Alignment & Culture
• Represent ADRC with compassion, professionalism, and integrity in all client and community interactions
• Ensure care services and programming reflect ADRC's mission, values, and commitment to person-centered dementia care
• Model emotionally informed, relationship-centered approaches to caregivers, clients, and partners
• Maintain respectful, transparent communication internally and externally
II. Care Navigation & Client Services
• Serve as a primary point of contact for caregivers and individuals living with dementia
• Provide end-to-end care navigation, from intake and assessment through ongoing follow-up and support
• Offer emotionally informed coaching and guidance in complex caregiving, behavioral, and mental health situations
• Maintain deep familiarity with senior services, behavioral health supports, and community referral pathways• Ensure accurate, timely documentation of care interactions and service utilization within ADRC systems
III. Arts-Based & Therapeutic Programming
• Oversee arts- and wellness-based programs, including the Music Box Initiative, Embrace the Moment, and Harmony-related services
• Design and facilitate creative, therapeutic, and wellness-centered interventions that support emotional wellbeing and connection
• Ensure programming aligns with dementia-capable, evidence-informed, and non-pharmacological best practices
• Adapt programs and services in response to evolving caregiver needs, emotional health considerations, and behavioral challenges
IV. Medical & Mental Health Community Engagement
• Build and maintain referral relationships with geriatricians, neurologists, psychiatrists, therapists, and other healthcare providers
• Actively promote ADRC's care and arts-based services to medical practices and clinical partners
• Serve as a resource on dementia care, caregiver stress, emotional health, and non-
pharmacological interventions
• Represent ADRC in healthcare-related meetings, coalitions, and community outreach efforts
V. Organizational Collaboration & Leadership
• Collaborate closely with Education, Communications, and Operations teams to ensure integrated service delivery
• Provide internal subject-matter expertise on caregiver experience, mental health, care continuity, and client engagement
• Contribute to strategic discussions related to care services, program growth, and service innovation
• Support cross-departmental alignment to ensure consistent messaging and coordinated client support
Key Annual Deliverables
• Consistent, high-quality care navigation services delivered from intake through follow-up
• Oversight and successful delivery of all arts-based and Harmony-related programs
• Sustained referral relationships with key medical and mental health partners• Demonstrated integration of creative and therapeutic services into ADRC's care model
• Accurate and timely documentation of care services and client interactions
• Measurable caregiver engagement, satisfaction, and continuity of care outcomes
Pay and Benefits
The salary range for this full time position is between $65.000 to $75,000. There are no additional benefits associated with the position. A major benefit is ADRC's 35 hour work week.