Pathways Director

Join our team at a senior living community offering independent living, assisted living, or memory care, where we prioritize residents and empower team members. Sagora invests in career growth and is certified as a Great Place to Work based on team member surveys. Our name, Sagora, combines "Sage" (wisdom) and "Agora" (gathering place), reflecting our communities as places of shared wisdom.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Memory Care (Pathways) department and maintain resident safety and security.
• Hire, train, and schedule Memory Care caregivers to ensure resident needs are met.
• Oversee, coach, and train Memory Care caregivers and lifestyle team members.
• Facilitate programming for residents with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia following Sagora Pathways memory care programming.
• Plan and organize daily events, including large and small group activities.
• Maintain regular communication with residents, family members, and associates.
• Develop daily, weekly, and monthly calendars, newsletters, family functions, support groups, and community outreach.
• Adopt a proactive, person-centered approach to resident needs, including managing challenging behaviors.
• Ensure all company systems are in place to provide quality services and care for residents.
• Coordinate and communicate resident care needs with family members and the Executive Director.
• Coordinate a volunteer program for residents in accordance with company policy.
• Document community history with photographs and scrapbooks.
• Operate the program within budget.
• Serve as Manager on Duty (“MOD”) as assigned.
• Collaborate with the management team to market and manage the community.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• 4-year degree with emphasis in gerontological studies or recreation programs preferred.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Publisher, Word, and PowerPoint).
• Must have or be able to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License where necessary and meet company driving standards.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English and communicate effectively with residents, families, and staff.
• Willingness to work some evenings and weekends for special events.
• Must possess or be willing to acquire a valid driver’s license to drive on company time as needed.

Benefits

• Company-paid telemedicine service for all full-time benefit-eligible team members.
• On-Demand Pay – request a pay advance.
• Discount and rewards program for electronics, food, car buying, travel, fitness, and more.
• Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Flex Plan.
• Health Savings Account.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company matching.
• Paid time off and Holiday pay.
• Team Member Assistance Program – counseling services.
• Discounted Meal Tickets.
• Referral Bonus Program – earn money for referring friends.
• Tuition Assistance for programs directly related to your position.

Status: Full-time