Regional Memory Care Specialist

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

Job summary

Oakmont Communities seeks an experienced leader to oversee Traditions programming and staff development. You will guide Directors, conduct audits, and ensure adherence to policies across communities.

The role involves training, budgeting, and coordinating openings of new communities with a focus on quality care for residents with dementia. Ideal candidate has strong leadership, public speaking abilities, and a proven track record in program development and team mentoring within senior living

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older and have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years as Traditions Director or equivalent in a similar field.
• Experience with dementia, management/leadership roles, and staff training.
• Ability to speak at public events and meet CA DDS dementia trainer qualifications.
• Must have or be willing to obtain RCFE Administrator Certification.
• Pass a DOJ criminal background check and have a clean driving record.
• Strong budgeting, scheduling, and HR/hiring understanding.

Responsibilities

• Assist in recruiting and onboarding new Directors.
• Support Traditions Directors until they function independently.
• Provide retraining and coaching as directed by leadership.
• Conduct Traditions Program Audits and follow guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with Oakmont Traditions policies.
• Participate in policy development within a collaborative team.
• Assist in new community openings including team setup and training.
• Contribute to development of Oakmont Programming standards and systems.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Public speaking

Time management

Event planning

Team training

Mentoring

Decision making

Budgeting

HR/hiring

Education

BA/BS in gerontology, psychology, social work

4 years experience in social services or related setting

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Responsibilities

• Assist in recruiting and on‑boarding of new Directors.
• Assist new Traditions Directors in their community until they are fully functional in their positions responsibilities.
• As assigned, assist in re‑training and coaching of Traditions Directors 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.
• As needed, assist in new development/openings of communities as assigned, including 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 dementia care, leadership, and program development, with a strong focus on training, coaching, and compliance with policies and procedures. Proficient in event organization and execution, with the ability to adapt to changing environments and manage diverse teams effectively.

Certifications

• RCFE Administrator Certification
• CA DDS Dementia Trainer Qualification