Description

POSITION: Associate Executive Director

REPORTS TO: Executive Director

FLSA: Exempt

OUR MISSION: We are united in our mission to offer seniors an elevated way of life, where comfort, connection, and joy thrive.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Associate Executive Director assists the Executive Director in the overall administration of the community. This position ensures high-quality resident care and services, manages the financial performance of the community, and maintains a positive and collaborative work environment for staff.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Supports the mission, vision, and goals of the organization, upholding and promoting company culture and vision.
• Arranges for coverage for department head job duties during their absence either through delegation or personal completion of duties. 
• Represents the property in dealing with outside agencies, including governmental agencies. Participates in property surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies. 
• Assist with workplace safety including, but not limited to, active Safety Committee, adherence to all OSHA requirements, proper safety training for all employees, Quality Assurance meetings, Disaster Plan, monthly fire/disaster drills, and management of the workers’ compensation injuries.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with residents, families, and staff.
• Participate in the development and implementation of marketing strategies to maintain high occupancy levels.
• Attends training and conferences as required.
• Assures all training required by the state regulations is completed and documented each year.
• Maintains confidentiality of all pertinent personal or health information concerning residents and staff.
• Demonstrates an understanding of compliance and ethics program policies and procedures.
• Assists with recruiting and interviewing candidates. 
• Promote a positive work environment that encourages teamwork and professional growth.
• Handle resident and family concerns and complaints in a timely and effective manner.
• Attends training courses at community and maintains up to date monthly, quarterly, annual training through designated Learning Management System (LMS)
• Other duties as assigned, and which relate to the success of the community and the care, comfort, and happiness of our residents.

Requirements

EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Three to five years of related experience required, with supervisory experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of basic technology and electronic documentation.
• High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation.
• Excellent verbal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Must have strong understanding of the English language sufficient to read and write.
• Time-management skills.
• Ability to pay attention to detail.
• Organization skills.
• Ability to multitask.
• Basic understanding of frequently used computer software and programs, such as Microsoft Office.

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Walk/Stand/Sitting – must be able to continuously perform duties that incorporate walking, standing or sitting.
• Environment Condition – must be able to perform work both inside and outside
• Lift - constantly 0-10 pounds, frequently 11 – 50 pounds, occasionally 51 – 100 pounds
• Carry - constantly 0-10 pounds, frequently 11 – 50 pounds, occasionally 51 – 100 pounds
• Push - constantly 0-10 pounds, frequently 11 – 50 pounds, occasionally 51 – 100 pounds
• Climb – must be able to climb stairs on a frequent basis, with the opportunity to utilize the elevator as an alternate resource if available
• Bend – must be able to bend at the waist, knees, hips and spine on a frequent basis, may require frequently manipulating weights of 25 pounds or more.
• Twist or rotate – must be able to twist or rotate occasionally at the trunk, hips, knees, and neck, manipulating weights of 25 pounds or more.
• Reach - may occasionally reach overhead, requiring manipulation of weight of 10 pounds or less, and below waist manipulating weight of 25 pounds or more.
• Sensory Vision – must be able to read clearly with or without corrective lenses
• Hear - Must be able to hear telephone, audible alarms, bells and signals related to resident safety with or without hearing devices.
• Speech/Language – must have strong command of English sufficient to read and write and interpret medical and administration information.