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Celebrated as the #3 Top Workplace in the D.C. region for 2025 by The Washington Post since 2019, Goodwin Living is more than a team – it's a global family of individuals who represent more than 70 countries.

Goodwin Living is proud to be recognized as a Top Workplace in the greater Washington, D.C. region by The Washington Post every year since 2019 — and now nationally by USA Today. Since 2022, we’ve also been annually recognized as one of the top 100 employers for interns by the Top Virginia Employers for Intern Awards. These honors are based entirely on feedback from our team members, gathered through an annual third-party survey. Here’s what they say makes us stand out:

+ Embracing Diversity: Our strength is in our diverse team from over 65 countries, fostering an inclusive and vibrant culture that values every voice.

+ Growth and Opportunities: We bolster personal and professional development, offering myriad opportunities, from on-the-job training to mentorship programs and financial support, to help you reach your full potential.

+ Valuing Our Team Members: By prioritizing team member satisfaction, we create a fulfilling work environment with competitive benefits, work-life balance, and recognition programs, ensuring our team feels appreciated and valued.

About the Position

This position is primarily responsible for coordinating, facilitating, and tracking Brain Health activities, including StrongerMemory, to GL residents, members, and team members. Additionally, the Brain Health Coordinator will coordinate and facilitate dementia training efforts for team members, resident volunteers, and externally through the Dementia Friendly initiative. This position will also recruit and train volunteers for StrongerMemory, and assist with research projects related to StrongerMemory, as needed.

This position can fulfill hours Monday-Friday of either 8:30am-5:00pm or 9:00am-5:30pm

It is an in-person role that rotates between our campuses in Alexandria and Falls Church, with the main office being in Alexandria

The pay is $26/hr-$28.50/hr

Job Duties

+ Facilitates in person and/or virtual and Brain Health programming weekly and as needed throughout Goodwin Living, including: StrongerMemory, Memory Cafes, Melody Makers, Brain Health talks, etc.

+ Provides dementia training and StrongerMemory training: internally to GL residents and team members and externally to outside organizations and volunteers.

+ Assists Brain Health Program Manager with outreach for StrongerMemory to support goal of reaching 100,000 participants by 2023.

+ Collaborates with Brain Health Program Director to continue to assess GL needs and develop/adapt new training materials or innovative brain health programs accordingly.

+ Assists with training and supervision of student volunteers and Brain Health department interns, including modeling dementia communication skills and providing interactive activities for residents and students to participate in.

+ Assists Brain Health Director with rolling out new and innovative Brain Health programming and processes that support a culture of brain health within Goodwin Living

+ Responsible for the collection, tracking, and management of data related to the Brain Health Program within Goodwin Living (i.e. participation rates, cognitive screenings, and program satisfaction).

Qualifications

+ Must possess a bachelor’s in social work, Healthcare, Psychology, Therapeutic Recreation, or related field OR 5 years of experience working directly with older adults.

+ Must be proficient with computers; including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Zoom

+ Must possess ability to deal tactfully and effectively with residents, staff, family members and the public.

A sampling of our many benefits!

We’ve got you covered with incredible benefits, whether you work full-time, part-time, or PRN (as needed). Here’s a glimpse of what we offer to Full-Time team members:

+ Paid Time Off

+ Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

+ DailyPay: Work and get paid the same day!

+ Tuition Assistance for Career Development

+ Student Loan Repayment Program

+ Financial assistance with U.S. Citizenship application or DACA Renewal

+ Tutoring for ESL, Citizenship Test & GED

+ Staff Emergency Grants

+ Retirement Plan- 401(k)

+ Free Meals, Access to a Fitness Center, Pool, and More

About Goodwin Living

At Goodwin Living, we can all find work with purpose! As a nonprofit senior living and healthcare organization based in Northern Virginia, we are driven by our mission: to support, honor and uplift the lives of older adults and those who care for them. Our commitment to our team members is written directly into that statement. We create an enriching and supportive work environment that has inspired our team members to vote us into the Washington Post Top Workplace rankings since 2019, and they made us #3 in 2025!

Goodwin Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an AARP Employer Pledge Signer. We take pride in our inclusive work culture that values diversity and fosters talent. With us, you are more than just a team member; you are part of a community committed to excellence and continuous learning.