Caregiver Institute Director

SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTERS INC•Sarasota, FL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director of the Caregiving Institute at Senior Friendship Centers is a visionary and entrepreneurial leader responsible for designing, launching, and scaling a comprehensive education and certification institute focused on dementia care, aging services, and caregiving workforce development. This role will lead all aspects of curriculum development, training delivery, instructor recruitment, certification management, partnership cultivation, and strategic growth initiatives. The Director will establish the Institute as a regional center of excellence and expand its reach through virtual learning platforms, employer partnerships, and national collaborations. The position requires a dynamic leader who combines operational excellence, educational expertise, business development acumen, and a passion for improving the quality of care for older adults and individuals living with dementia. This is a full-time (40 hours/week), Monday–Friday position with occasional travel and events outside of regular business hours.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
Minimum of 5–7 years of progressive leadership experience in education, workforce development, healthcare training, aging services, or related field
Experience developing curriculum and training programs required
Ability to build programs from concept through implementation and growth
Expertise in adult learning methodologies and instructional design
Exceptional leadership, organizational, and project management skills
Strong understanding of dementia care principles and caregiver workforce needs
Strong business development and relationship-building capabilities
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
Ability to analyze data and use outcomes to drive continuous improvement
Entrepreneurial mindset with ability to innovate and scale programs strategically
Proficiency with learning management systems (LMS), virtual training technologies, and Microsoft Office Suite
Satisfactory clearance of a fingerprint based, level II background screening and pre-employment substance abuse testing is required.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Education, Gerontology, Nursing, Social Work, Public Health, Business Administration, or related field preferred
Experience in dementia care, caregiving services, aging services, or healthcare workforce development strongly preferred
Experience managing virtual learning platforms and online education delivery preferred
Demonstrated success in partnership development and business/community engagement
Experience with certification management, accreditation, or compliance standards preferred

Responsibilities

Lead the development and launch of a new Caregiving Institute at Senior Friendship Centers aligned with organizational mission and long-term growth objectives.
Establish and execute against strategic goals, operational plans, and performance metrics for the Institute.
Build scalable systems and infrastructure to support regional and national expansion.
Identify emerging trends, best practices, and workforce needs in dementia care and caregiving education.
Collaboratively develop annual budgets, forecasts, and sustainability plans for Institute operations.
Represent the Institute at conferences, industry meetings, and community events.
Design and oversee development of caregiver training curricula, including dementia-specific education programs.
Ensure curriculum reflects evidence-based practices, regulatory requirements, and adult learning principles.
Develop certification and re-certification standards and processes.
Lead continuous curriculum evaluation and revision to ensure relevance and effectiveness.
Create pathways for in-person, hybrid, and virtual training delivery.
Ensure educational content is culturally responsive, accessible, and aligned with workforce demands.
Recruit, hire, train, and supervise instructors, trainers, and educational consultants.
Oversee scheduling, delivery, and quality management of all training programs.
Establish evaluation systems to measure participant outcomes, satisfaction, and competence achievement.
Maintain compliance with accreditation, certification, and applicable state or industry standards.
Implement quality assurance practices for both live and virtual learning environments.
Explore opportunities for continuing education credits, licensure recognition, and industry accreditation.
Implement existing and potentially develop new credentialing processes and documentation systems.
Develop and administer caregiver certification and re-certification programs.
Ensure integrity and consistency of assessments and competency validation.
Build strategic partnerships with healthcare providers, senior living organizations, home care agencies, hospitals, educational institutions, and community organizations.
Develop referral pipelines for individuals seeking caregiver training and certification.
Cultivate partnerships with employers seeking dementia-specific workforce education and certification.
Identify opportunities for sponsored training programs, grants, and collaborative initiatives.
Promote the Institute through outreach, presentations, networking, and business development activities.
Develop programs and services targeted toward professional caregivers, private-duty caregivers and family caregivers.
Expand the Institute’s geographic reach through virtual education and national partnerships.
Identify revenue-generating opportunities including corporate training, certifications, licensing, and consulting services.
Support marketing and recruitment efforts to increase enrollment and employer engagement.
Collaborate with leadership to position the Institute as a recognized leader in caregiver education and dementia training.