Memory Care Program Director

Genesiscareers; Ridgewood (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Variable compensation

Tuition discounts

Travel discounts

Wireless service discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Foundation

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

401K

Paid Time Off

On-Demand Pay Program

Pet Insurance

Term and Whole Life Insurance

Short-term Disability

Hospital Indemnity

Personal Accident

Critical Illness

Cancer Coverage

Job summary

Genesiscareers in Ridgewood, NJ is seeking a Dementia Program Director to lead and coordinate a comprehensive dementia program for residents. You will assess residents, design engaging activities, supervise staff, and oversee budget while partnering with families to support care.

The role requires a bachelor’s or master’s degree in social work, nursing, therapeutic recreation, psychology, or gerontology, with several years of dementia experience and supervisory background.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in social work, nursing, therapeutic recreation, psychology, gerontology, or related field preferred.
• Three years of direct dementia experience required.
• Two years of supervisory experience in healthcare required.
• Recommended state licensure and state requirements must be met.
• Clinical knowledge of dementia care, leadership abilities, and marketing skills required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a dementia program addressing physical, social, cultural, spiritual, and intellectual needs.
• Assess residents, create programming to maximize abilities and provide contentment and positive self-esteem; conduct quality improvement evaluations.
• Engage external resources to supplement activity programs.
• Directly and indirectly supervise all staff assigned to the Dementia Program unit.
• Own the financial performance and budget of the Dementia Program unit.
• Educate families through support groups and family council.

Job description

Overview

We are dedicated to improving the lives we touch through the delivery of high-quality care and exceptional service. As a leading provider in the long-term care industry, we believe in fostering a collaborative, inclusive and supportive work environment where every team member is valued and empowered to make a difference. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your career, we offer opportunities for growth, development, and advancement in a range of roles. Join us in our mission to enhance the well-being of our patients and residents while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.

Responsibilities

The Dementia Program Director develops and maintains a program that encompasses dementia patients' physical, social, cultural, spiritual, and intellectual needs.

• Assess each patient and develop programming that maximizes their abilities and provides contentment, enjoyment, and positive self-esteem. Perform ongoing quality improvement evaluations.
• Engage outside resources to complement activity programs (e.g., entertainment, intergenerational programming, etc.).
• Directly and indirectly supervise all staff assigned to the Dementia Program unit.
• Responsible for the financial performance and budget of the Dementia Program unit.
• Educate families through support groups, family council, and other methods

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited college or university with a bachelor's or master's degree in social work, nursing, therapeutic recreation, psychology, gerontology, or another related field is preferred.
• Three years of direct experience with dementia, patients who have dementia, and/or their families and caregivers is required.
• Two years of supervisory experience in a health care setting is required.
• Recommended state licensure and state requirements for this position must be met.
• Clinical knowledge of dementia care, leadership abilities, and marketing skills are required.

Benefits

• Variable compensation plans
• Tuition, Travel, and Wireless Service Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program to support mental health
• Employee Foundation to financially assist through unforeseen hardships
• Health, Dental, Vision, Company-paid life insurance, 401K, Paid Time Off

• Free 24/7virtual health careprovided by licensed doctorsforall Anthemmedically-enrolled employees and theirimmediate family members

• On-Demand Pay Program that allows for instant access to a portion of the money you’ve already earned

We also offer several voluntary insurances such as:

• Pet Insurance
• Term and Whole Life Insurance
• Short-term Disability
• Hospital Indemnity
• Personal Accident
• Critical Illness
• Cancer Coverage

Restrictions apply based on collective bargaining agreements, applicable state law and factors such as pay classification, job grade, location, and length of service.

Posted Salary Range

USD $65,000.00 - USD $75,000.00 /Yr.