Director of Staff Development

The Director of Staff Development (DSD) provides leadership to the department, ensuring the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of the organization are supported through the actions of the staff and services of the neighborhoods/households. The DSD participates in planning, organizing, directing, and facilitating the operations of the neighborhoods/households to ensure regulatory compliance, nurture a person-centered resident-directed culture, strengthen the ability of the communities/households to grow as effective homes, and promote individual and team learning. May serve as Neighborhood/Household Coordinator in one of the homes, with responsibilities similar to those of the DSD.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Possess a valid LVN or RN license to practice nursing in the state of California.
• Prior experience in nursing (rehabilitative or geriatric) and nursing supervision.
• American Heart Association CPR and First Aid training.
• One year of experience in planning, implementing, and evaluating educational programs in the field of nursing. If the coordinator does not possess this qualification, they will within six months of employment, receive ten (10) hours of individualized consultation from an RN who possesses this requirement and/or complete 24 24-hour continuing education course by the Board of Registered Nurses that is relevant to planning, implementing and evaluating educational programs in the field of nursing.
• Possess working knowledge of medical terminology. Able to use a computer with minimal assistance and proficient in the English language.
• Ability to problem-solve and provide guidance to the nursing staff.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in a variety of circumstances and to make sound judgments.

COMPETENCIES

• Demonstrate to all staff, residents, and families that the organization is committed to the creation of the pleasures and good daily life expected of a home.
• Model and ensure that others are providing medical treatment in a manner that honors resident preferences and individuality. Demonstrate strong commitment to the highest clinical outcomes.
• Assumes supervision of other staff in the role of service, rather than one of authority.
• Recognizes early signs of changing conditions and uses all available and appropriate resources to resolve needs.
• Ability to model person-centered practices, as well as evaluate and provide direction and coaching to other staff as needed.
•  Ability to provide clear directions and explanations and elicit trust and cooperation from staff. Ability to communicate residents’ medical needs clearly with staff and families, and to facilitate other staff participation in medical care through eliciting others’ observations and suggestions. Able to communicate clearly and effectively with physicians.
•  Ability to demonstrate, teach, and nurture care practices for persons with dementia that meet needs while protecting personhood and sense of well-being.