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Masons of California
Union City, California

Senior Living Counselor

Counselor / TherapistIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$80k-$130k

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Posted 38m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Pay Range $80,000 to $130,000 with Commission

Job Summary

Masonic Homes of CA and Acacia Creek, a premier Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), seeks a dynamic Sales Counselor to drive occupancy across our entrance-fee independent living community and generate move-ins for fee-for-service Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care. This role is key to our community's success, guiding prospective residents and their families through the decision-making process and achieving and maintaining stabilized occupancy, while also driving move-ins for Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care.

This position is ideal for a motivated, relationship-driven professional with senior living sales experience, a consultative approach, and a passion for helping seniors find the right living solution.

Essential Functions

Sales & Occupancy Goals

Independent Living: Secure a minimum of two entrance fee deposits and two move-ins per month for Acacia Creek’s Independent Living community and work to drive move-ins for Financial Assistance (FA) prospects at Masonic Homes.

Assisted Living & Memory Care: Support occupancy growth in these areas by working closely with the care team to place the right residents in the right level of care.

Develop and maintain a strong pipeline of prospective residents to ensure consistent move-ins.

Proactively follow up with leads, overcoming objections and helping prospects navigate the financial and lifestyle benefits of a CCRC.

Lead Management & Sales Process

Handle all inbound inquiries and qualify prospects based on readiness, financial eligibility, and lifestyle preferences.

Conduct in-person and virtual tours, home visits, and presentations tailored to the unique needs of each prospect.

Clearly communicate Acacia Creek’s entrance fee model, including financial benefits, refundable contract options, and long-term security.

Educate prospective residents and families on Assisted Living and Memory Care options, ensuring a smooth transition between levels of care if needed.

Utilize CRM to track leads, document interactions, and maintain an organized sales pipeline.

Marketing & Outreach

Partner with marketing to execute lead generation campaigns, including direct mail, digital advertising, and community outreach.

Develop relationships with local referral sources such as real estate agents, financial advisors, physicians, and community organizations.

Attend networking events, senior fairs, and professional luncheons to increase visibility and generate referrals.

Host with the marketing and sales team informational events, open houses, and education sessions to engage potential residents.

Move-In Coordination

  • Collaborate with the Move-In Coordinator and community teams to ensure a seamless transition for new residents.
  • Assist with financial approvals, paperwork completion, and move-in logistics.
  • Provide ongoing support to new residents and families to ensure a positive move-in experience.

Skills, Abilities and Experience

Minimum of 3+ years of sales experience, preferably in senior living, real estate, or high-touch relationship sales.

Proven ability to achieve and exceed sales targets, particularly in entrance fee communities or high-investment decisions.

  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and rapport with seniors and their families.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
  • Highly organized, results-oriented, and capable of managing multiple prospects simultaneously.

Proficiency in CRM systems (e. g., Salesforce, Enquire, Sherpa) and Microsoft Office Suite.

Availability to work some evenings and weekends for tours and events.

Team members will obtain and demonstrate knowledge of Successful Aging philosophies through Masterpiece Living education, including the core values of Integrity, Dedication, Respect, Compassion, Teamwork and Quality. Members will support and participate in the Successful Aging Culture (i. e., assist in new initiatives, encourage residents and act as their “coach”). Be familiar with and fluent in the language and details of Successful Aging/Masterpiece Living.

Educational Requirements/Licenses/Certificates

Any combination of education and experience that would provide the necessary knowledge and abilities listed.

Benefits

At the Masons of California and its related entities, you will have the opportunity to combine your passion for helping people and high ethical standards with opportunities to advance your career. In return for your skills and passion we offer:

  • A work environment focused on teamwork and support for excellent care
  • Excellent health, wage replacement, and other benefits for you and your family's well-being
  • A generous contribution to a 401K plan whether or not you participate, and an additional contribution from the company when you participate in the plan
  • Investment in your growth through tuition reimbursement - $1,500 per year

Key Responsibilities

The Senior Living Counselor is responsible for driving occupancy by guiding prospective residents and their families through the decision-making process for independent living, assisted living, and memory care. This role involves managing the sales pipeline, conducting tours, and executing marketing outreach to meet occupancy goals.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 3 years of sales experience, preferably within the senior living or real estate sectors. Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills are required, along with proficiency in CRM software.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Relationship managementConsultative salesCustomer service

Senior Living Sales — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 58% are remote, 26% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

Counselor pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Counselor by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$80k–$130kCounselor median $87k (middle half $76k–$112k)38 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$95k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Counselor listings in California1,039 active13,395 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 58% remote · 26% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia Counselor listings: 12% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 9% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
Counselor pay trend−1.8% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

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Below most Counseling listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 13,391 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Masons of California

Non-profit Organization Management
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health insurance
Wage replacement benefits
401K plan with generous contribution
Tuition reimbursement - $1,500 per year

Living in Union City

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.09M≈ 13.6× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,913/mo≈ 44% of gross pay
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026).

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.