Regional Director, Dementia Engagement & Programs

Silverado; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health, Dental and Vision

FSA

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Referral program

Pet Insurance

Auto and Home Insurance

Discount programs

Job summary

Silverado is seeking a Regional Director of Resident Engagements in Irvine to lead engagement across multiple communities. The role blends operational leadership, program development, clinical collaboration, and strategic growth to enhance dementia care programming and resident engagement.

You will mentor DREs and Nexus Directors while driving innovative practices across legacy and Nexus initiatives. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in a related field, 5+ years of leadership in senior living

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree required; master’s preferred.
• Minimum 5 years leadership in senior living or related field.
• Experience with dementia care programming and resident engagement preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel frequently.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and development to Directors of Resident Engagement and Nexus Program Directors across communities.
• Support hiring, onboarding, mentoring, and ongoing education of engagement leaders.
• Foster collaboration among DRE teams to drive innovation and continuous program improvement.
• Partner with Administrators and Regional Leaders to assess performance and development opportunities.
• Conduct routine community visits, program audits, and operational reviews to ensure quality.
• Lead program innovation by incorporating industry trends and AI applications.
• Analyze performance metrics to improve engagement and census growth.
• Collaborate with Sales to support occupancy goals through engagement programs.
• Ensure compliance with Silverado standards and regulatory requirements.
• Mentor community leaders to strengthen talent development.
• Serve as an ambassador for Silverado’s mission and values.

Skills

Leadership

Program development

Strategic planning

Team leadership

Performance management

Dementia care

Resident engagement

Travel ability

Communication

Clinical collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Gerontology, Social Work, Recreational Therapy, Music Therapy)

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Silverado is seeking a Regional Director of Resident Engagements in Irvine to lead engagement across multiple communities. The role blends operational leadership, program development, clinical collaboration, and strategic growth to enhance dementia care programming and resident engagement.

You will mentor DREs and Nexus Directors while driving innovative practices across legacy and Nexus initiatives. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in a related field, 5+ years of leadership in senior living