Rise Coordinator

PURPOSE

The RISE Program Coordinator is a centralized Memory Care leadership role within the Program & Outreach Department and serves as the Memory Care counterpart to the Program & Outreach Director. This position is responsible for the development, implementation, facilitation, and ongoing integrity of the RISE Signature Program within Pearl communities.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, maintain, and facilitate a vibrant and comprehensive Memory Care activity calendar in alignment with RISE Standards and Pillars
• Ensure consistent implementation of RISE engagement elements, including but not limited to:
• RISE Daily Flow
• Cognition Ignition
• The Grandbaby Project
• Activity Boxes
• Life Stations
• Sensory Rooms and Sensory-Based Programming
• Serve as the primary coordinator and facilitator of daily engagement and activities within the Pearl community
• Design and lead programs that maximize cognitive support, emotional connection, sensory engagement, and purposeful involvement
• Adapt engagement approaches to meet residents at their level of ability, honoring dignity, autonomy, and individual life stories
• Maintain resident participation and engagement trends to ensure program effectiveness and responsiveness
• Work directly with the Program & Outreach Director to:
• Collapse coordination of engagement efforts across all neighborhoods within one building
• Assist with supply accrual, inventory management, and budget awareness
• Align Memory Care programming with broader community initiatives and calendars
• Represent the Pearl environment and Memory Care programming at daily stand-up meetings
• Maintain organized documentation, calendars, and program records as required
• Support family communication related to Memory Care programming and engagement initiatives
• Aid in education and transparency around the RISE program to build trust and partnership with families
• Participate in family events or meetings as needed to represent Memory Care engagement efforts

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working in Memory Care, dementia care, or senior living engagement
• Demonstrated understanding of person-centered, dementia-informed programming
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to collaborate across departments and lead engagement efforts with confidence
• Passion for purposeful programming and quality of life for residents living with dementia

Preferred

• Degree or coursework in Recreation Therapy, Social Work, Gerontology, Psychology, Occupational Therapy, or related field
• Previous experience facilitating structured Memory Care programs
• Familiarity with sensory-based programming and cognitive engagement strategies

Core Competencies

• Dementia-informed engagement
• Creativity and adaptability
• Leadership and team collaboration
• Emotional intelligence and empathy
• Time management and organization
• Clear verbal and written communication