Memory Care Director (Senior Living) Job Listing at Discovery Senior Living in Peoria, IL (Job ID 956292)

Description

Memory Care Director – Heartis Village of Peoria
Location: Peoria, IL
Compensation: $85k+10% bonus

Special Year-One Bonus: $5K after 6 months + $10K after 12 months (in lieu of first-year leadership bonus). Standard leadership bonus begins in year 2.

Travel: 10%–20%

Heartis Village of Peoria celebrated the stability and longevity of department managers and many staff members. In addition, they offer an established, supportive culture that appeals to candidates looking for consistency and retention!

Discovery Management Group is seeking a Memory Care Director to lead our dementia and memory care program at Heartis Village of Peoria. This role is responsible for program development, compliance, and team leadership to ensure residents receive compassionate, individualized care and engagement. The Memory Care Director partners with clinical, activities, dining, and family support teams to create a safe, supportive, and life-enriching environment.

We are looking for a dedicated, resident-centered leader who can:

• Plan, organize, and direct all aspects of the Memory Care program.
• Develop and implement dementia-specific programming, activities, and Life Skills.
• Supervise and support care staff, ensuring compassionate and compliant service delivery.
• Ensure compliance with state, local, and federal dementia care regulations.
• Partner with families through communication and support groups.
• Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to ensure holistic resident care.

About Discover Management Group

Discovery Management Group is part of the Discovery Senior Living family of companies, one of the nation's largest senior living operators. With a focus on performance, innovation, and lifestyle personalization, Discovery Management Group manages and enhances senior living communities across the U.S., supporting more than 6,500 residents nationwide.

Your Role: Memory Care Director

As Memory Care Director, you'll oversee the daily operation of the memory care unit, supervise care managers/CNAs, and lead programming that engages residents meaningfully throughout the day. You will also serve as a family liaison, ensuring communication, support, and care plan compliance. Success in this role is measured by quality of care, resident/family satisfaction, compliance, and team performance.

Responsibilities

• Design and facilitate memory care programming, incorporating Montessori, Person-Centered, or other dementia-specific approaches.
• Partner with the Activities Director and Celebrations team to implement a full calendar of engagement opportunities.
• Lead and coach care staff; supervise CNAs and ensure active resident engagement.
• Plan and facilitate monthly family support groups.
• Collaborate with Health & Wellness to align care plans with clinical needs.
• Monitor compliance with all dementia-related regulations and prepare for audits/inspections.
• Manage department budgets, staffing, and performance.
• Serve as the community champion for dementia education and awareness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• At least 1 year of management experience in dementia/memory care.
• Supervisory experience managing CNAs/care staff.
• Knowledge of dementia-related regulations and compliance standards.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills.
• Ability to work flexible schedule, including evenings or weekends.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with electronic care or scheduling systems preferred.
• Compassionate approach with a passion for serving residents with dementia.
• MOD/On-Call rotation may be required.

Why Join Us?

• Full benefits package available (medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401k, and more)
• Work in a purpose-driven, resident-first environment
• Be part of a collaborative and supportive leadership team
• Make a lasting impact on the lives of residents and families

Benefits You'll Enjoy:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive pay with early access to earned wages, flexible scheduling, health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, paid time off and holidays, a 401(k) with employer match, paid training and growth opportunities, meals and uniforms (where applicable), and additional perks such as an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), volunteer time off, and wellness-related benefits.

About Discovery Senior Living

Discovery Senior Living is one of the largest senior living operators in the U.S., with over 350 communities and 35,000 homes across nearly 40 states. Backed by three decades of award-winning experience, Discovery leads a family of companies—including Discovery Management Group, Integral Senior Living, Provincial Senior Living, Morada Senior Living, TerraBella Senior Living, LakeHouse Senior Living, Arvum Senior Living, Discovery Development Group, Discovery Design Concepts, STAT Marketing, and Discovery at Home. With 19,000 dedicated employees and an innovative “Experiential Living” philosophy, Discovery is recognized for its leadership in performance, lifestyle customization, and senior living innovation.

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. EOE D/V

A Note to Applicants: This job description outlines the general nature and level of responsibilities for this role and is not an exhaustive list of all duties. Qualified individuals with disabilities, as defined by the ADA, must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation, as determined on a case-by-case basis.

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