Connections Director - Memory Care Director - Starting at $60K

Providence Place of Drums is seeking to recruit a dynamic, compassionate and experienced Program Director who is able to manage the daily operations of the secured Memory Support neighborhood and assist residents in activities of daily living and participation in a quality Memory Support Program. Other duties include, but not limited to: hiring, onboarding, coaching and performance reviews of co-workers, overall care of residents, care plans and needs, and ongoing training and education regarding Alzheimer's and dementia for all coworkers at the community.

Starting Salary: $60K

Critical Success Factors:

• Communication skills that include empathetic, exquisite listening skills and appropriate referrals to other sources when needed. This includes the ability to clearly communicate goal-oriented intentions and directions to co-workers.
• Displays an ability to adapt and be flexible enough to adjust and make changes in the program or approaches to best meet the residents’ needs, especially under emergency situation.
• Exhibits organizational and problem-solving skills, including the ability to handle multiple demands / tasks concurrently.
• Demonstrated skill in or willingness to learn about interviewing, selecting, training, supervising, disciplining, coaching, and evaluating co-workers.
• Knowledge of the physiology and psychology of the older person including a willingness to learn about Validation techniques and various therapeutic communication approaches.

Minimum qualifications:

• Experience: prior experience in small group socialization and programming preferred.
• Experience in managing volunteers and / or staff in an environment with adults.

Education:

• Minimum of high school diploma or GED. Prefer college degree in Recreation Therapy / Human Service and / or two years of equivalent work experience in field.
• Certification / License: Valid driver’s license; must have clean driving record with no major violations over the past five years. Capability to drive / operate 14 passenger vans.

Excellent Benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K plus match, PTO, your Birthday as a Holiday and much more!!

EOE