Director of Learning

We are seeking a highly motivated Director of Learning and Development. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing and supporting the organization's learning needs, including the design, implementation, and evaluation of programs that facilitate the professional development and continuous learning of team members through an organization wide Education Institute.

Open to having qualified applicant be based out of either our Fitchburg or Pewaukee office.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Maintains and actively promotes effective communication with all individuals.
• Maintains a positive image of the entity in the community keeping in alignment with our mission, vision, and values.
• Responsible for on-call services, as assigned.
• Conduct needs assessments for training and staff development to enhance the effectiveness of employee performance in achieving the goals and objectives of the organization.
• Develop educational training needs based on regulatory changes, identified staff and/or department needs, identified Management and/or Leadership training needs.
• Identify and schedule annual required training utilizing internal and external resources, ensuring staff compliance with educational requirements and maintaining documentation on completed training.
• Serve as initial contact for students and interns from local universities and technical schools to help promote the field of geriatrics.
• Responsible for all staff annual Virtual Dementia experiential training and education software program compliance.
• Development of career pathing and competencies.
• Supervise the activities and outcomes of Clinical Development Coordinators and Professional Development coordinator.
• Provide programs that contribute to improving quality metrics while promoting operational efficiency and/or effectiveness.
• Promote the field of aging by making available in-services to residents, visitors, various associations, partners, and educational institutions.
• Promote resident-centered care.
• Performs other duties, as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Commitment to quality outcomes and services for all individuals.
• Ability to relate well to all individuals.
• Ability to maintain and protect the confidentiality of information.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and make sound decisions.
• Ability to adapt to change.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

• Minimum of four to five years of teaching experience at the adult level preferred.
• Experience in designing educational programs independently and working with teams-health care related experience preferred.
• Master’s Degree with a focus on education and aging preferred

Illuminus is a faith-based, not-for-profit senior living management company dedicated to serving older adults and families throughout the Midwest with skill and compassion. We own or manage over a dozen communities in Wisconsin and beyond, offering independent senior housing, assisted living and memory care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation, low-income senior housing, home health and hospice services via Commonheart, management support and consulting.

The people of Illuminus are not just our colleagues, our employees, our residents—they are our parents, our grandparents, our partners, ourselves. We serve others with gratitude, dignity, hope and purpose. We believe that the right care can and will transform us all.