About the role

  • Social Day Program Manager leading programs for adults experiencing cognitive impairments at 2Life Communities. Overseeing structured daily experiences promoting engagement, dignity, and social connections.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the development and quality assurance of the structured daily experience grounded in lifelong learning, purposeful engagement, and social-emotional well-being for individuals with cognitive impairment
  • Ensure all activities are person-centered, promoting dignity, choice, and maximum participation
  • Incorporate diverse program elements, including cognitive stimulation, light physical activity, music and art therapy (creative expression opportunities)
  • Evaluate and mentor staff in the delivery of discussion groups, guest speakers, learning sessions, community contribution projects, and culturally meaningful programming
  • Direct and oversee twice-weekly community outings, ensuring comprehensive logistical planning, rigorous safety protocols, and clinical assessment of participant readiness
  • Integrate technology into daily programming to promote cognitive stimulation, lifelong learning, and meaningful social connection
  • Support participants in maintaining independence, autonomy, and confidence during daily experiences
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation of daily attendance, activity engagement, incident reports, and observations regarding participant behavior and condition
  • Train, supervise, and provide guidance to volunteers, interns, and Houseworks home health aides to ensure high-quality, consistent care and activity delivery

Requirements

  • Minimum of 3 - 5 years of experience working with older adults
  • At least 2 years in a supervisory or program management role within memory care, assisted living, or a related geriatric clinical setting
  • Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy
  • Master's preferred in Therapeutic Recreation, Social Work, Gerontology, Psychology, or a related field
  • Dementia Friend/Champion, Certified Dementia Practitioner or willingness to obtain specialized training and certification within 60 days
  • Exceptional interpersonal and clinical communication skills
  • Expertise in group facilitation and the ability to coach/mentor staff in person-centered engagement techniques
  • Ability to translate technology into meaningful engagement experiences
  • Current CPR and First Aid certification (or ability to obtain within 30 days).

Benefits

  • Robust medical and dental plan
  • Vision
  • Employer-paid life and AD&D, STD, and LTD insurance
  • 401(k) plan
  • Paid vacation
  • Paid holidays
  • 2 floating holidays
  • Pet insurance
  • And more!

Job title

Social Day Program Manager

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

$75,000 - $85,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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