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Salary: $75,000 / year
The Director Community Integration plays an important role as the leader and resident ambassador stewarding resident orientation and transition, acting as a bridge between cross functional teams aligning care plan and service delivery to residents’ needs and interests. The DCI also leads weekly and monthly family communication ensuring families are frequently informed and engaged about resident wellbeing. This role also plays a leadership role in associate orientation, ongoing dementia specific staff training, participates in sales outreach, and supports the ED in ensuring Artis’s recognition program is delivered.
Working at Artis Senior Living, you will be empowered to share your voice, and your uniqueness will be treasured! We will honor your integrity and show our appreciation for your commitment to enriching the lives of our residents and team members, by consistently recognizing your efforts. These guiding principles are the very foundation of The Artis Way! At Artis Senior Living you’re so much more than an employee, you’re family!
Primary Responsibilities:
RESIDENT WELLBEING & CARE
• Lead resident orientation and transition by scheduling, coordinating, and facilitating communication among family members, residents, and associates for the first 30 days.
• Conduct and lead the move-in process, completing necessary forms, entering admission data, and documenting residents' social and ADL needs.
• Spearhead Resident Profile information gathering with families, share profile details in Artis systems, and ensure staff knowledge during daily stand-ups and collaboration with department leaders.
• Collaborate with the Director of Health and Wellness (DHW) to develop Resident Care and Service plans that support residents’ overall well-being.
• Work closely with the Director of Life Enrichment (DLE) and families to coordinate move-in activities, review monthly program offerings, and incorporate resident interests and care plan needs.
• Partner with the Director of Culinary Services to incorporate resident interests into the care plan.
RESIDENT AND FAMILY RELATIONS
• Communicate with families at least once per week to maintain effective, ongoing engagement.
• Facilitate discharge planning when needed and support residents' transitions back from rehab or SNF while keeping families informed.
• Lead weekly and monthly family communication efforts, including the creation of printed/email newsletters.
• Bimonthly update of VoiceFriend with family contacts for both move-ins and move-outs.
TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT
• Schedule, coordinate, and facilitate Team Member Orientation for all new hires.
• Participate in the recruiting and interviewing process for key staff as directed by the Executive Director.
• Conduct monthly all-staff training on dementia-specific learning and service delivery.
SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTISE
• Promote The Artis Way philosophy and values throughout the community.
• Maintain professionalism and ensure resident confidentiality at all times.
• Lead monthly support groups for families and participate in sales outreach and presentations as needed.
• Stay up to date on memory impairment research, treatment, and best practices through partnerships with external organizations.
BUDGET AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
• Prepare and manage the annual budget for Positive Partnership programs, including recognition programs, training, and the monthly Positive Partner program.
• Exercise financial stewardship by managing resources effectively within the allocated budget for recognition programs and training initiatives.
COMPLIANCE, SAFETY, ETHICS, AND QUALITY ASSURANCE
• Adhere to all infection prevention, OSHA, fire, and safety regulations to ensure the safety and well-being of all community residents and team members.
• Observe and follow community policies and procedures regarding resident and team member safety, attendance, timeliness, house rules, teamwork, and resident service.
• Promote a culture of safety, ethics, and compliance within the community.
• Familiarize with Artis standards and community protocols to uphold safety, ethics, and quality assurance.
• Perform any additional duties as requested to support the team and residents.
Educational and Licensure Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Nursing, Social Work, Psychology, or Gerontology preferred.
- 3 or more years of experience providing care for people with Dementia/Alzheimer’s in an assisted living or long-term care setting preferred.
Salary : $75,000