Memory Support Education Coordinator

Cross Keys Village - The Brethren Home Community; New Oxford (Adams County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of residents with neurocognitive disorders. As the Memory Support Education Coordinator, you will play a pivotal role in developing and delivering educational programs that empower team members across all service lines. This full-time position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact through hands-on coaching, collaborative initiatives, and innovative training methods. Enjoy a supportive work environment with comprehensive training and community engagement opportunities. If you are passionate about education and memory care, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive Training

Positive Work Environment

Excellent Dining Options

Community Events

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in senior care services is required.
• Credentialed as a Certified Dementia Practitioner is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify educational needs and develop training for memory care.
• Provide hands-on coaching and improve quality of life for residents.
• Collaborate with leadership to enhance memory care practices.

Skills

Memory Care Education

Hands-on Coaching

Collaboration

Program Development

Technology Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Social Work

Therapeutic Recreation Experience

Nurse Aide Certification

Tools

Online Training Platforms

Job description

Memory Support Education Coordinator

Cross Keys Village - The Brethren Home Community (CKV) is seeking a self-directed individual passionate about education and memory care to join our team. As the Memory Support Education Coordinator, you will serve as the organization’s memory care educator and evaluator of direct care techniques used across the continuum of care.

This is a full-time, day shift position with flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Job Description:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Identifying memory care educational needs of team members across all service lines.
• Developing educational presentations.
• Serving as the memory care educator for team members across all service lines.
• Providing hands-on coaching to improve quality of life for residents with neurocognitive disorders.
• Reviewing programs and offering recommendations, training, and resources to enhance practices.
• Collaborating with the Director of Memory Support and leadership to improve resident quality of life.
• Working with administrators to meet memory care training requirements and understanding regulatory standards.
• Using online platforms to enroll and track team member training attendance.
• Communicating regularly with leadership about training progress.
• Setting up and tearing down the Lifespring Community Resource Center and coordinating refreshments.
• Creating a catalog to communicate training opportunities.
• Arranging expert educators for specialized training.
• Co-facilitating support groups and Memory Cafes, with independent facilitation in the absence of the Director.
• Managing campus-wide Music & Memory programs and other brain health initiatives.
• Developing and facilitating programs like Inner Light Academy and Discovery Courses.
• Fostering collaboration with the leadership team to make Cross Keys Village a Dementia Friendly Campus.
• Implementing new training and programs to support individuals with neurocognitive disorders and their care partners.
• Introducing new ideas for training, topics, and community engagement.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in social work, gerontology, psychology, public health, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Therapeutic Recreation experience is helpful.
• Nurse Aide certification preferred.
• 2-5 years of experience in senior care services.
• Credentialed as a Certified Dementia Practitioner or similar memory support expert.
• Experience in education is required.
• Proficiency with relevant technology.
• Ability to collaborate effectively and achieve consensus.

Join Our Work Family:

As a team member, you will enjoy benefits such as a positive work environment, comprehensive training, excellent dining options, community events, and more. If you are interested in joining our friendly team, apply today to become the Memory Support Education Coordinator at Cross Keys Village!