Regional Memory Care Specialist

Jobtailor; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Milpitas, CA, seeks an experienced Memory Care leader to oversee resident care, staffing, and activity programs across communities. The role requires frequent travel and close collaboration with Traditions and Executive Directors to maintain Oakmont standards.

The ideal candidate has dementia care experience, leadership skills, and a track record in budgeting and HR. RCFE certification and DOJ background check are required.

Qualifications

• Must be eighteen (18) years of age.
• Two years as a Traditions Director or equivalent in a similar field.
• Two years working with persons with dementia and one year in a management/leadership role.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• BA/BS in gerontology, psychology, social work, or related field, or four years experience in social services, residential care, psychiatric facility, or related setting.
• Ability to speak at public events.
• Must meet CA DDS dementia trainer qualifications.
• Must have or be willing to obtain RCFE Administrator Certification.
• Pass a DOJ Criminal Background Check.
• Must have a clean driving record.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Adapt to change, criticism, and stress positively.
• Motivated and able to work independently.
• Decision-making, task prioritization, and time management.
• Budgeting, programming cost, labor, scheduling, and HR/hiring knowledge.
• Experience training, coaching, mentoring.
• Strong event organization and execution skills.
• Collaborative work style with all involved in assignments.
• Knowledge of Oakmont Programs Standards, procedures, and policies.
• Energetic, flexible, and positive demeanor with diverse personalities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and online applications.

Responsibilities

• Support communities across the portfolio and require frequent travel.
• Travel up to 100% of the time within the portfolio.
• Handle travel assignments for extended periods with flexibility.
• Work with Traditions Directors and Executive Directors to maintain Memory Care standards.
• Support Memory Care and Health Services programs, including regulatory compliance.
• Manage resident care, activity programming, and staffing in Memory Care across communities.
• 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 Traditions policies and procedures.
• Participate in policy and procedure development as part of a team.
• Assist in new development/openings of communities.

Skills

Leadership

Public Speaking

Budgeting

HR/Hiring

Staffing

Education

BA/BS in gerontology/psychology/social work or related field

Dementia trainer qualification

RCFE Administrator Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Responsibilities

• Support our communities across the portfolio and require frequent travel.
• Be willing to travel up to 100% of the time within our portfolio.
• Handle travel assignments that may be for extended periods and can change often, requiring flexibility and availability.
• Work closely with Communities' Traditions Directors and Executive Directors in maintaining standards, policies, and procedures related to Memory Care.
• Support the Memory Care and Health Services programs, including regulatory compliance and adherence to Oakmont standards.
• Manage all resident care, activity programming, and staffing of Memory Care services throughout the community, covering early memory loss and middle to late-stage memory loss programs.
• Assist in recruiting and onboarding of new Directors.
• Assist in retraining 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 adherence to all Oakmont Traditions policies and procedures 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.

Qualifications

• Must be eighteen (18) years of age.
• Minimum two (2) years as a Traditions Director or equivalent in a similar field.
• Prior experience must include at least two (2) years working with persons with dementia and one (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 four (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.