Regional Memory Care Specialist - Northern CA
$75,000–$85,000 year
On-site · Alameda, California, United States
Job Summary
Regional Memory Care Specialist role based in Northern California, responsible for supporting Memory Care and Health Services programs across Oakmont communities with a focus on regulatory compliance, standards adherence, staff development, and programming for early to late-stage memory loss. Key duties include assisting in recruiting and onboarding Directors, coaching and retraining Traditions Directors, conducting program audits, ensuring policy adherence, participating in policy development, supporting new community openings and setup, and contributing to programming standards and systems. The position requires frequent travel (up to 100%), collaboration with regional and corporate teams, supervision of Memory Care services, resident care oversight, activity programming, budgeting insights, and strong leadership and communication to guide teams across multiple communities. Must possess a bachelor's degree in gerontology, psychology, social work, or related field (or equivalent experience), have significant experience with dementia populations and management experience, be eligible for RCFE Administrator Certification, meet background and driving requirements, and demonstrate ability to work independently and handle dynamic, changing environments.
Required Qualifications
- Eighteen (18) years of age
- Minimum 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
- 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
- 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
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