Program Coordinator Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• 10+ years experience in senior living and long-term care operations.
• Expertise in person-centered dementia support and adult education.
• Certification as an Eden Associate through The Eden Alternative.
• SPECAL certification through Dementia Together
• Exceptional coaching, leadership, and relationship-building skills.
• Expertise in person-centered dementia support and adult education.

Responsibilities

• Conduct 150+ hours of onsite education and coaching annually.
• Deliver in-person dementia education and coaching at a CLC/CLS community (various Colorado locations) at least twice each month.
• Implement and continuously improve the organization’s dementia education curriculum.
• Develop engaging educational resources, toolkits, and training materials that remain current with evidence-based practices.
• Evaluate program effectiveness through pre- and post-training assessments, competency validation, and ongoing quality improvement.
• Coach executive directors, clinical leaders, and department managers in leading person-centered dementia support.
• Develop individualized approaches that honor each resident's life story, preferences, strengths, and abilities.
• Utilize evidence-based, non-pharmacological interventions that reduce distress and improve quality of life.
• Create meaningful engagement opportunities that promote purpose, connection, and joy.
• Train and coach employees across every department—including nursing, community life, dining, housekeeping, therapy, maintenance, and leadership.
• Develop Dementia Support Champions within each community to sustain education and best practices.
• Mentor leaders in relationship-centered communication and culture-based dementia support.
• Support employee confidence, engagement, and retention by equipping care partners with practical tools that reduce stress and burnout.
• Develop at least one Dementia Support champion at each of the communities, including Rhythms Home Care.
• Improve dementia support knowledge through pre- and post-training assessments.
• Standardize dementia support practices across all eight communities.
• Supporting regulatory readiness and quality improvement initiatives.
• Promoting person-centered approaches that reduce unnecessary behavioral escalations and reliance on medications.
• Positioning CLC as a recognized leader in dementia education and innovation throughout Colorado.
• Building sustainable education programs that continue to benefit residents and care partners for years to come.

Benefits

• Health Coverage
• Health Savings Accounts
• Retirement (with match)
• Dental, Vision, Disability & Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off plan