Rise Coordinator

Phoenix Senior Living•Covington, LA

About The Position

The Retreat at Covington is Seeking a Rise Coordinator to join their team! The Rise Program Coordinator reports directly to the Pearl Director or the Program and Outreach Coordinator depending on community. PURPOSE: The RISE Program Coordinator is a centralized Memory Care leadership role within the Program & Outreach Department and serves as the Memory Care counterpart to the Program & Outreach Director. This position is responsible for the development, implementation, facilitation, and ongoing integrity of the RISE Signature Program within Pearl communities. The RISE Program Coordinator leads all Memory Care engagement and activity efforts, ensuring alignment with RISE standards and best practices while fostering meaningful, cognitively supportive, and purpose-driven experiences for residents living with dementia. This role works collaboratively with the Program & Outreach Director to support multiple neighborhoods within one building, manage resources and supplies, assist with budgeting, and maintain consistent communication with families.

Requirements

Experience working in Memory Care, dementia care, or senior living engagement
Demonstrated understanding of person-centered, dementia-informed programming
Strong organizational and communication skills
Ability to collaborate across departments and lead engagement efforts with confidence
Passion for purposeful programming and quality of life for residents living with dementia

Nice To Haves

Degree or coursework in Recreation Therapy, Social Work, Gerontology, Psychology, Occupational Therapy, or related field
Previous experience facilitating structured Memory Care programs
Familiarity with sensory-based programming and cognitive engagement strategies

Responsibilities

RISE Program Development & Facilitation
Develop, maintain, and facilitate a vibrant and comprehensive Memory Care activity calendar in alignment with RISE Standards and Pillars
Ensure consistent implementation of RISE engagement elements, including but not limited to:
RISE Daily Flow
Cognition Ignition
The Grandbaby Project
Activity Boxes
Life Stations
Sensory Rooms and Sensory-Based Programming
Serve as the primary coordinator and facilitator of daily engagement and activities within the Pearl community
Resident Engagement & Cognitive Support
Design and lead programs that maximize cognitive support, emotional connection, sensory engagement, and purposeful involvement
Adapt engagement approaches to meet residents at their level of ability, honoring dignity, autonomy, and individual life stories
Monitor resident participation and engagement trends to ensure program effectiveness and responsiveness
Collaboration & Operations
Work directly with the Program & Outreach Director to:
Coordinate engagement efforts across all neighborhoods within one building
Assist with supply accrual, inventory management, and budget awareness
Align Memory Care programming with broader community initiatives and calendars
Represent the Pearl environment and Memory Care programming at daily stand-up meetings
Maintain organized documentation, calendars, and program records as required
Family Communication & Partnership
Support family communication related to Memory Care programming and engagement initiatives
Assist with education and transparency around the RISE program to build trust and partnership with families
Participate in family events or meetings as needed to represent Memory Care engagement efforts