Director of Dementia-Friendly Experience

Provides strategic leadership and direction for Lumina by Landis. Leads the development, implementation and ongoing oversight of Landis Communities Dementia Friendly Center of Excellence strategy in a way that supports the mission, vision and values of the organization. This strategy includes Training & Education, Purposeful Engagement, Research & Innovation, Technology and Physical Spaces.  Trainer for Lumina educational programs. Supports a diverse and unique engagement approach through Landis Communities dementia care philosophy and Vitality strategic initiative. Supports the Dementia Friendly Experience across all levels of living and insures consistency of opportunities regardless of where the person lives, enabling residents and clients to reach their highest potential and independence through active engagement. Leads Vitality Model development in the area of brain health and prevention.

Full Time, Salaried Position

Position Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Continues skill and knowledge development beginning with Positive Approach to Care (PAC).
• Develops a team of PAC coaches, consultants and mentors.
• Offers educational opportunities to caregivers and families. Develops orientation and support for family members.
• Develops a community resource center offering seminars for care givers within Landis and ultimately beyond.
• Collaborates to define our Landis Communities priorities for a dementia-friendly physical environment including lighting, sound, biophilic design, etc.
• Secures Dementia-Friendly Provider status with Dementia-Friendly America.
• Develops and advocates for dementia-friendly programming that meets individualized needs of residents and clients so a resident experiences continuity regardless of where they live.
• Assists social work and life enrichment staff with dementia-friendly delivery of service.
• Performs continuous research of new technologies that support a dementia-friendly environment that can be individualized and provide residents and clients with maximum autonomy. 
• Collaborates with clinical teams and IT to continuous improvement as new technologies become available. 
• Collaborates with Pastoral Services to provide Dementia-Friendly support groups, care and music when possible.
• Collaborates with all levels of living to promote Dementia-Friendly programming.

• Master’s degree in a human services field including nursing, social work, music therapy or other related degree preferred. Bachelor’s degree in human services field required.
• Prior experience in related field, supervisory setting and program development preferred.
• Experience in public speaking, leading and/or teaching groups is required.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills with experience working with multiple teams required.
• Training experience specific to Dementia (Teepa Snow, Alzheimer’s Association, etc.) preferred.
• Minimum of 3-5 years prior experience with memory care, cognitive changes, and older adults required.
• Proficient in use of computer and related technology required for the role.
• Good verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills required.