Nexus Program Director (Activities Director)
Silverado
Summary
Join Silverado Southlake, a memory care innovator ranked in the top 10 nationwide by Fortune Magazine Best Workplaces in Aging Services. Since 1997, Silverado has delivered exceptional care to individuals with neurodegenerative conditions.
Job description
We're hiring a Nexus Program Director – a visionary and compassionate leader who brings creativity, purpose, and engagement to our residents' daily lives. This role blends innovation, empathy, and leadership to deliver brain-healthy programming through our signature Nexus initiative.
What You'll Be Doing
- Oversee the Nexus Neighborhood program – Silverado's innovative approach to supporting residents in the early stages of dementia through brain-healthy living
- Partner with all departments to develop and deliver engaging, personalized resident programs
- Manage program budgets and spending
- Support residents emotionally and socially through frequent check-ins and personalized engagement
- Develop monthly calendars, coordinate transportation for outings, and schedule family-inclusive events
- Promote Nexus through branding, sales, and marketing efforts, including in-services and professional outreach
- Conduct or co-market sales calls with physicians, geriatric care managers, and other professionals
- Lead and develop a high-performing engagement team
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred
- Experience in long-term care management or related field preferred
- Background in social recreation programming strongly preferred
- Minimum 1 year of supervisory experience, including team development and conflict resolution
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record required
- Comfortable working with animals and pets
- Flexibility to work outside regular hours based on business needs
- Active role: walking, bending, lifting (up to 50 lbs.)
Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required
- Master's degree preferred
- Experience in long-term care management or related field preferred
- Background in social recreation programming strongly preferred
- Minimum 1 year of supervisory experience, including team development and conflict resolution
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record required
- Comfortable working with animals and pets
- Flexibility to work outside regular hours based on business needs
- Active role: walking, bending, lifting (up to 50 lbs.)
Benefits
- 401(k) Matching
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Professional Development Assistance
- Referral Program
- Pet Insurance
- Auto & Home Insurance
- Discount Programs
Company overview
Silverado is a leading senior living company specializing exclusively in memory care and hospice services for individuals with Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and other memory-impairing diseases. Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Irvine, California, Silverado operates 28 memory care communities across 10 states, providing the full continuum of care from early onset through end-of-life services. The company's innovative approach combines intensive clinical care with a home-like residential environment, featuring 24/7 licensed nursing staff, physician medical directors, and specialized dementia care programs. Silverado is recognized as an industry leader in memory care innovation, with partnerships with major research universities including UCLA, UCSD, Stanford, and Baylor University. The company's unique "normalization" philosophy focuses on treating residents with dignity and respect while maintaining their independence and quality of life. Silverado also operates home care offices and hospice services, offering comprehensive support for families navigating memory loss challenges.