Memory Care Specialist

Overview

• Manage and oversee the Memory Care program, ensuring high-quality services for registrants and caregivers.
• Coordinate program admissions, attendance, and caregiver support while addressing challenges effectively.
• Conduct initial and ongoing social assessments for registrants, maintaining thorough documentation.
• Supervise staff, providing orientation, training, and performance evaluations to ensure program success.
• Collaborate with transportation staff to ensure efficient and safe services for registrants.
• Coordinate caregiver support groups and maintain professional competence through seminars and courses.
• Develop and oversee monthly activity schedules tailored to registrants' needs and preferences.
• Lead care planning meetings, ensuring person-centered and individualized care plans.
• Maintain collaborative contacts with external social service agencies, representing the program effectively.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Supervise staff to ensure program needs are met and report to the Administrative Manager.
• Coordinate all aspects of the Memory Impaired program, including admissions, attendance, and caregiver support.
• Ensure timely and thorough daily documentation by staff.
• Provide orientation and training for new staff, interns, and volunteers.
• Work with transportation staff to optimize pick-up and arrival times.
• Coordinate and lead caregiver support groups and care planning meetings.
• Ensure adequate staffing and supplies for daily activities and report gaps to the Administrative Manager.
• Evaluate registrant health records biannually and at discharge for accuracy and completeness.
• Respond appropriately to registrant emergencies, enlisting help from relevant staff.

Job Requirements

• Master of Social Work (MSW) degree or equivalent license/certification.
• Minimum of 5 years of management experience overseeing clinical teams.
• At least 5 years of experience in dementia/memory care programs.
• Certification as a Dementia Care Specialist is preferred.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills to manage program operations effectively.
• Ability to evaluate workloads and motivate staff to perform efficiently.
• Excellent communication skills for interaction with caregivers, staff, and external agencies.
• Proficiency in maintaining accurate and comprehensive documentation.
• Commitment to professional development through attending relevant courses and seminars.