Regional Memory Care Specialist

Jobtailor; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Oakmont communities seek a proactive Traditions Director to lead Memory Care services, staff development, and program delivery across our campuses.

The role requires extensive travel, strong leadership, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with executive directors to uphold Oakmont standards and develop programming across new developments.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Minimum 2 years as Traditions Director or equivalent.
• 2+ years with dementia; 1 year in a leadership role.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• BA/BS in gerontology/psychology/social work or related field.
• Ability to speak at public events.
• Meets CA DDS dementia trainer qualifications.
• Willing to obtain RCFE Administrator Certification.
• Pass DOJ background check.
• Clean driving record and reliable transportation.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Adaptable to change and stressful situations.
• Self-motivated and independent worker.
• Decision making, task prioritization, time management.
• Budgeting, programming cost, labor, scheduling, HR/hiring.
• Experience training, coaching, mentoring.
• Organize and execute events.
• Collaborative team player with all stakeholders.
• Adhere to Oakmont Programs Standards, procedures, policies.
• Energetic, flexible, positive demeanor; manage diverse personalities.
• Computer skills: MS Office and online apps.

Responsibilities

• Support communities across portfolio; travel frequently.
• Work with Traditions Directors and Executive Directors to uphold standards.
• Support Memory Care and Health Services programs; ensure regulatory compliance.
• Oversee resident care, activity programming, and staffing of Memory Care.
• Assist in recruiting and onboarding new Directors.
• Assist in retraining and coaching Traditions Directors as directed.
• Conduct Traditions Program Audits and follow guidelines.
• Ensure adherence to Oakmont policies in all communities.
• Participate in policy and procedure development with Regional Director.
• Assist in new development openings: hiring, training, setup, participation.
• Participate in development of Oakmont Programming standards and related systems.

Skills

Memory Care program management

Regulatory compliance

Staff training

Leadership

Budgeting knowledge

HR/hiring processes

Public speaking

Microsoft Office

Education

BA/BS in gerontology

BA/BS in psychology

BA/BS in social work

4 years in social services

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Responsibilities

• Support our communities across the portfolio and requires frequent travel.
• Travel assignments may be for extended periods and can change often, so flexibility and availability are essential.
• Work closely with the Communities' Traditions Directors and Executive Directors in maintaining standards, policies, and procedures related to Memory Care.
• Responsible for supporting the Memory Care and Health Services programs including regulatory compliance and adherence to Oakmont standards.
• Responsible for all resident care, activity programming, and staffing of Memory Care services throughout the community, which includes early memory loss and middle to late-stage memory loss programs.
• Assist in recruiting and on-boarding of new Directors.
• Assist in re-training and coaching of Traditions Director as determined by the Regional Memory Care Director in conjunction with the Executive Director and other regional and corporate team members.
• Conduct assigned Traditions Program Audits and follow-up in a timely manner, following all guidelines and standards.
• Ensure that all Oakmont Traditions policies and procedures are being adhered to in all assigned communities.
• Participate in policy and procedure development as part of a collaborative team as assigned by the Regional Memory Care Director.
• Assist in new development/openings of communities as assigned, including but not limited to, team hiring, team training and development, program set up, VIP and Grand Opening participation, department set up, and all other areas related to programming in new development.
• Participate in the development of Oakmont Programming standards and policies as well as any additional projects related to the development of systems for Traditions.

Requirements

• Must be eighteen (18) years of age.
• Min. 2 years as a Traditions Director or equivalent in a similar field.
• Prior experience must include at least 2 years working with persons with dementia and 1 year in a management/leadership role.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• BA/S in gerontology, psychology, social work, or related field, or 4 years experience working in a social services, residential care, psychiatric facility, or related setting.
• Ability to speak at public events.
• Must meet the CA DDS minimum qualifications of a dementia trainer.
• Must have or be willing to obtain RCFE Administrator Certification.
• Pass a DOJ Criminal Background Check.
• Must have a clean driving record.
• Must have a reliable form of transportation.
• Must exhibit outstanding leadership and communication skills.
• Able to adapt and respond to change, criticism, and stressful situations in a positive manner.
• Be highly motivated and able to work independently.
• Be able to make decisions, prioritize tasks and projects, and maintain excellent time management skills.
• Must exhibit clear knowledge and understanding of budgeting, programming cost, labor, scheduling, and HR/hiring.
• Experience training, coaching, and mentoring.
• Strong ability to organize and execute events.
• Ability to work in a collaborative manner with all persons involved in each assignment.
• Exhibit clear understanding and use of all current Oakmont Programs Standards, procedures, and policies.
• Maintain an energetic, flexible, and positive demeanor and be capable of managing diverse personalities.
• Utilize necessary computer skills, including proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other online applications.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Memory Care program management, regulatory compliance, and staff training within residential care settings. Exhibits strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills to effectively support diverse communities and ensure adherence to established standards.

Certifications & Qualifications

• RCFE Administrator Certification
• CA DDS Dementia Trainer Qualification