Director Of Memory Care

Atria Senior Living • Village of Great Neck Plaza, NY

87d • $75,000 - $90,000

About The Position

We create communities where employees thrive in their work, helping our residents thrive in their homes. Atria Senior Living’s family of brands has openings for individuals looking for a career with outstanding benefits, including: Paid holidays and PTO, Community employees may receive annual anniversary rewards dependent on classification. Benefits package also includes Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Retirement Savings Plan / 401(k) employer match, Tuition reimbursement (U.S Based Communities). Enrollment in benefits varies by employee classification; anniversary reward amounts vary by location. As a valued team member at Atria, you’ll work in a supportive environment that provides advancement opportunities and promotes a healthy work-life balance. Apply now!

Requirements

• Associate or Bachelor's Degree in Social Services, Behavioral Health, Therapeutic Recreation, Nursing, or related field required.
• Two (2) to four (4) years of experience caring for people with dementia and developing and facilitating activity programs, preferably as a manager with a specialized dementia program.
• Knowledgeable about the disease process and the changes associated with dementia illnesses.
• Experience facilitating family and caregiver support programs.
• Experience performing budget analysis, review, and control.
• Past experience supervising staff.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Good computer skills, including virtual communication such as Microsoft Teams.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Position requires driving responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that the Company's philosophy is implemented and practiced within the Life Guidance neighborhood of the community.
• Maintain a positive and energetic environment for residents with dementia.
• Manage and supervise clinical and non-clinical Life Guidance (LG) staff, including the LGRSA and LGPS.
• Properly schedule and delegate assignments, provide direction, complete performance reviews, recruit, hire, and provide corrective action consistent with company policy.
• Execute and organize the daily programs for the Life Guidance neighborhood, ensuring implementation twenty-four hours a day and seven days a week.
• Work with the Support Center to provide community-specific programming options.
• Ensure each Life Guidance staff member has completed New Hire Orientation within the required time frame.
• Lead, direct, assist staff, and encourage learning by modeling proper approaches and communication techniques.
• Conduct the monthly dementia in-service for all staff and maintain necessary records.
• Build relationships with new residents by utilizing proper onboarding tools and assessments.
• Manage and maintain the budget for the Life Guidance Program using the virtual checkbook.
• Maintain a supportive relationship with resident's families and caregivers.
• Serve as the dementia care expert for the community, supporting the Community Sales Director by promoting referrals and participating in outreach events.
• Collaborate with Engage Life on community-wide programming.
• Partner with the Resident Service Director in maintaining active community and professional ties.
• Partner with Culinary Services to ensure proper table settings and timely distribution of daily snacks.
• Deliver and attend required trainings, such as virtual learning sessions and monthly Director meetings.
• Drive personal and/or Company vehicle from community to social and other various destinations.
• Support directly with residents’ Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) as needed.
• Collaborate with community leaders on the Resident Needs Review (RNR).
• Responsible for interviewing, hiring, training, developing, and evaluating all non-clinical staff.
• May perform other duties as needed and/or assigned.

Benefits

• Paid holidays and PTO
• Annual anniversary rewards dependent on classification
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan / 401(k) employer match
• Tuition reimbursement (U.S Based Communities)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees