Director of Compass Programming (Therapeutic Activities)

Senior Living Residences•Dorchester, MA

3d•$65,000•Onsite

About The Position

Standish Village is professionally managed by Senior Living Residences, who enjoys an exceptional reputation among both families and professionals for providing quality care, creating innovative programs that enhance quality of life for residents and for maintaining the highest of industry standards. But it is our associates’ commitment to our “Right Values” philosophy that established and maintains this position of excellence, respect and trustworthiness in the senior housing industry. Working in the assisted living field requires compassion, integrity. Our most successful associates don’t view their role as just a job but as an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of seniors. Standish Village's caring and compassionate programming team members provide dynamic opportunities and meaningful engagement our senior residents. Our team appreciates our safe, home-like, and fun work environment. We are proud to have been ranked #1 in The Boston Globe's 2024 List of Top Places to Work [https://topworkplaces.com/award/boston/2024/] and #35 in the nation by USA Today! Standish Village is located at 1190 Adams St, Dorchester, MA. Click on this link [https://www.seniorlivingresidences.com/communities/boston-standish-village/] to learn more about Standish Village. The Director of Compass Programming at Standish Village is a key member of the community’s leadership team and reports to the Executive Director. This person is responsible for creating and implementing meaningful, therapeutic programming and an innovative whole-person approach that focuses on a resident’s emotions, strengths, and remaining abilities—not on their disabilities. This person works primarily in our memory care neighborhood, working closely with our assisted living residents.

Requirements

3+ years of senior healthcare experience; Professional licensure in related healthcare field preferred
Knowledge of Alzheimer’s Disease, related dementias, and behavior management techniques, and a sincere desire to work with cognitively impaired residents
Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) and Certified Alzheimer’s Association support group leader (if you don’t, we will offer the opportunity to get these certifications)
A valid driver’s license and history of accident-free driving. Must be able to be insured insured by community auto insurance (26+ years of age)
Teamwork: Promote a positive team spirit and a culture of cooperation, openness, enthusiasm, customer service, and an atmosphere conducive to growth.
Trustworthiness: Demonstrate an acute sense of responsibility and moral integrity with strong follow-through on commitments, inspiring the trust of others.
Professionalism: Provide leadership; take the initiative, handle pressure and be level-headed in emergencies, treat others with respect, excel at project management.
Communication: Interact clearly and effectively with an openness to other people's ideas and thoughts; Demonstrate patience, tact, positive energy and enthusiasm.
Technical Ability: You can’t be successful at this job if you are averse to technology! We use technology to do our jobs and communicate with residents, families and coworkers.

Responsibilities

Manage the daily operation of the Compass Memory Support Neighborhood, in coordination with the leadership team
Manage a comprehensive therapeutic program, with the goal of enhancing social, intellectual, creative, spiritual and physical well-being of residents, in accordance with Compass goals and procedures
Lead daily programs for residents with Alzheimer's and related dementias
Supervise and train programming assistants, Resident Care Associates and volunteers
Assist with monthly newsletter, Facebook and community events
Plan scheduled outings for residents and occasionally drive the van/car
Manage the department budget
Serve as Manager on Duty, including rotating weekends

Benefits

Paid time off
Holiday pay
Health plans offered through Blue Cross Blue Shield
Dental, and vision insurance
Disability coverage
Complimentary life insurance
Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) to offset medical plan and health care costs.
Bonus program for referring associates and or residents
A retirement savings plan with a company match
Retail discounts include cell phone plans, pet insurance, home & auto insurance, car rentals, identity theft protection, office supplies, concert & museum tickets, travel, shopping, and much more!
DEI Initiatives - A regular opportunity for all associates to voice opinions and ideas to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion for the whole company!
Nationwide tuition rewards program.
Free meal during scheduled shifts.
Professional development and education programs, including the opportunity to become a Certified Dementia Practitioner
Commuter Benefits include pre-tax savings on public transportation passes and parking (conveniently located near Canton Center commuter rail)