The Hidenwood Independent Living, Assisted Living & Memory Care Community located in Newport News, VA is currently seeking an Inspiritas-Memory Care Engagement Specialist to join our team!

The Inspiritás Coordinator (IC) plans and implements the community’s engagement and events for RUI’s Memory Care Signature Program (Inspiritás). Establish and maintain a volunteer program as well as family and community support groups. The Inspiritas Coordinator serves as a knowledgeable and creative resource to the community in regard to understanding and addressing the specific needs of residents with dementia and related disorders. He/she performs job duties with an upbeat, helpful, and positive attitude and in timely fashion to ensure no interruption to planned activities or events. The Inspiritas Coordinator also maintains necessary records for compliance and reporting as directed by the Executive Director and Regional Director of Inspiritas.

Qualifications:

• Certified Dementia Practitioner (Preferred)
• Recreational Therapist, Music Therapist, Art Therapist Background (Preferred)
• Interest and experience in psychology or social work.
• Demonstrate fundamental understanding of dementia and related disorders and competency in service delivery to residents
• Must be able to communicate both verbally and in writing, follow instructions and direction, interact with residents of varying backgrounds and abilities, remain cheerful and calm under stressful situations, and work as a team member.
• Must be willing and able to work flexible hours including weekends, holidays, and evenings.
• Must have safe driving record. A copy of Division of Motor Vehicle Driving Record must be given to the Executive Director upon hire.

What do we offer?

• Pleasant teamwork environment
• Hands on immersive training and learning experiences
• Resort-style facility
• Supportive Corporate Team
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Pet insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral Bonus Program
• 401K with company match
• Free meal daily
• Competitive wages
• Many opportunities to grow

Being a Hidenwood team member, means having the opportunity to be something more than an employee. A job with meaning and purpose with great possibilities lie ahead – to grow as a person and in your career. Working for The Hidenwood and RUI is an opportunity to expand your career as we are invested in their team and personal career development. To live The Hidenwood vison of delivering a lifestyle our residents have earned and deserved. It’s the opportunity to become your personal best.