Regional Memory Care Specialist

Jobtailor; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Oakmont is seeking a strong leader to support recruitment and onboarding of Directors and to guide new communities through setup and training. You will partner with regional and corporate teams to ensure consistent execution of programming standards and policies.

The role requires experience with dementia care, leadership, and budget awareness, plus ability to train, coach, and mentor staff. Travel and collaboration across communities are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 2 years as a Traditions Director or equivalent in a similar field.
• Experience with persons with dementia is required (2+ years).
• Must meet CA DDS dementia trainer qualifications or be willing to obtain.
• Must have RCFE Administrator Certification or be willing to obtain.
• Pass a DOJ Criminal Background Check and have a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Assist in recruiting and onboarding of new Directors.
• Work with new Traditions Directors until fully functional in their position responsibilities.
• Assist in retraining and coaching of Traditions Directors as directed by leadership.
• Conduct Traditions Program Audits and follow-up per guidelines.
• Ensure Oakmont Traditions policies and procedures are adhered to across communities.
• Participate in policy and procedure development with regional and corporate teams.
• Assist in new development/opening of communities, including team hiring and training.
• Participate in development of Oakmont Programming standards and related projects.

Skills

Dementia care leadership

Team leadership

Public speaking

Budgeting knowledge

Coaching & mentoring

Education

BA/BS in gerontology or related field

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

• Assist in recruiting and on‑boarding of new Directors.
• Work with new Traditions Directors in their community until they are fully functional in their position responsibilities.
• 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, as assigned.
• 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.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in dementia care, leadership, and program development, with a strong focus on training, coaching, and compliance with policies and procedures. Capable of organizing events and managing teams effectively in a collaborative environment.