Rise Coordinator

Myrtle Beach Manor 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.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND 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

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

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

Preferred

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

Core Competencies

Dementia-informed engagement

Creativity and adaptability

Leadership and team collaboration

Emotional intelligence and empathy

Time management and organization

Clear verbal and written communication

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Full-Time