Memory Care Support Specialist

American Senior Communities • Lafayette, IN

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Memory Care Support Specialist manages and implements the programs, philosophies and standards for the Memory Care Center.

Requirements

• CLINICAL AND HUMAN SERVICES KNOWLEDGE: UNDERSTANDING SOCIAL WORK PRINCIPLES, PSYCHOSOCIAL ASSESSMENTS AND INTERVENTIONS. STRONG UNDERSTANDING OF PERSON-CENTERED APPROACH TO RESIDENT CARE. EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE OF DEMENTIA RELATED BEHAVIORS, STRATEGIES AND BEST PRACTICES.
• BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN SOCIAL WORK OR IN A HUMAN SERVICES FIELD REQUIRED.
• STRONG PASSION FOR GERIATRIC ADVOCACY AND COMMITMENT TO SENIOR CARE EXCELLENCE.
• DEMONSTRATES C.A.R.E. VALUES TO OUR RESIDENTS, FAMILY MEMBERS, CUSTOMERS AND STAFF. COMPASSION, ACCOUNTABILITY, RELATIONSHIPS AND EXCELLENCE

Nice To Haves

• Long-term care experience preferred
• PREVIOUS SOCIAL SERVICES EXPERIENCE PREFERRED.

Responsibilities

• Manages and implements the programs, philosophies and standards for the Memory Care Center.
• Train, observe and redirect staff through initial education and one-on-one education of the Alzheimer disease process.
• Empathetic engagement with residents and families.
• Clear, effective communication with interdisciplinary teams.
• Conflict resolution and mediation skills.
• Creating a comforting and engaging atmosphere for our residents.
• Works with and promotes collaboration among departments, professionals, consultants, and organizations including government regulatory agencies.
• The ability to work towards a common goal of excellent care for our residents.

Benefits

• Access your earnings before payday.
• Employee referral bonus programs
• 401(k)
• FSA program
• Free life insurance
• PTO exchange for pay programs
• Medical coverage as low as $25
• Vision and dental insurance
• Employee assistance program to help manage personal or work-related issues
• Workforce chaplains to provide support in the workplace
• Personalized wellness coaching
• Holiday pay
• PTO with opportunities to earn additional PTO
• Employee discount programs that allow you to save on travel, retail, entertainment, food and much more.
• Access to preceptors and mentorship programs
• Clinical and leadership development pathways
• Education partnerships with colleges and universities across the state like Ivy Tech and Purdue Global
• Financial assistance for continuing education
• Company sponsored scholarship programs
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee recognition events
• Monthly and annual awards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level