Director of Memory Care Programs (Senior Living Community) Job Listing at Discovery Senior Living in Hagerstown, MD (Job ID 966116)

Description

Discover Your Purpose with Us!

As Memory Care Director, you'll play an essential role in enriching the lives of seniors, creating meaningful connections, and making a difference every single day.

Your Role:

As the Memory Care Director, your role includes leading our dementia and memory care program to ensure residents receive compassionate, individualized care and engagement. You will oversee program development, compliance, and team leadership while creating a safe, supportive, and life-enriching environment.

Position Highlights:

• Status: Full Time
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; flexible schedule based on resident and activity needs
• Location: Hagerstown, MD
• Rate of Pay: $63,000-$77,000

Why You'll Love This Community:

At one of our newest communities, you'll find one of the largest and most thoughtfully designed Memory Care communities in the region—complete with multiple activity spaces and three inviting courtyards. Our team is passionate about creating new and exciting experiences for residents while providing exceptional care in a safe, engaging, and compassionate environment. We celebrate teamwork, innovation, and the joy that comes from helping residents live each day with purpose and dignity. Here, you'll have the opportunity to grow your career while making a lasting impact in a supportive, resident-centered community.

What You'll Do:

• Plan, organize, and direct all aspects of the Memory Care program
• Design and implement dementia-specific programming, including Life Skills and individualized engagement
• Partner with Activities and Celebrations teams to deliver meaningful daily experiences
• Supervise, train, and support care staff, ensuring compassionate and compliant service delivery
• Lead and coach CNAs and care managers in best practices for dementia care
• Facilitate monthly family support groups and serve as a family liaison
• Collaborate with Health & Wellness to align care plans with clinical needs
• Monitor compliance with all state, local, and federal dementia care regulations; prepare for audits and inspections
• Manage department budgets, staffing, and performance standards
• Serve as the community champion for dementia education and awareness

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Minimum 2 years of senior living experience in a management role with heavy oversight in Memory Care
• Experience working within or collaborating with activities departments preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and creative programming experience for residents with dementia and Alzheimer's
• Supervisory experience managing CNAs and/or care staff
• Knowledge of dementia care regulations and compliance standards
• Strong leadership, organizational, and coaching skills
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings or weekends as needed
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with electronic care or scheduling systems preferred
• Compassionate, resident-centered approach with a passion for serving individuals with dementia

Why Join Us?

• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package – medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401(k) and more for eligible positions
• Thrive in a purpose-driven environment that puts residents first
• Join a collaborative, supportive leadership team that values your voice
• Build meaningful connections and create lasting impact for residents and their loved ones

Benefits You'll Enjoy:

• Competitive wages
• Early access to earned wages before payday!
• Flexible scheduling options with full-time and part-time hours
• Paid time off and Holidays (full-time)
• Comprehensive benefit package including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurances (full-time)
• 401(K) with employer match
• Paid training
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Meals and uniforms
• Employee Assistance Program

About Discovery Management Group

Discovery Management Group is part of the Discovery Senior Living family of companies, a recognized industry leader for performance, innovation and lifestyle customization that today, ranks among the 2 largest U.S. senior living operators. Discovery Management Group specializes in managing and enhancing senior living communities across the United States. With a focus on innovation, operational excellence, and lifestyle personalization, Discovery Management Group plays a vital role in serving more than 6,500 residents nationwide.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. EOE D/V

A Note to Applicants

This job description outlines the general nature and level of responsibilities for this role and is not an exhaustive list of all duties. Qualified individuals with disabilities, as defined by the ADA, must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation, as determined on a case-by-case basis.

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