Administration - Executive Director

Executive Director

POSITION SUMMARY

The Executive Director (ED) provides exceptional leadership, overseeing and supervising building operations and the community’s staff and departments.  The ED is responsible for communicating the vision of the organization and consistently demonstrating our Mission and Values.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Begin each day with the goal of inspiring a joyful and vibrant community.  Look for creative ways of recognizing staff and elevating our Mission & Values.
• Supervise, oversee and monitor departments and programs; ensure efficient organization and management systems are operating at optimum level.
• Develop, plan and implement goals and objectives consistent with the overall policies and procedures of the company.
• Assure that all Boarding Home Regulations, corporate and community policies and procedures are followed.
• Supervise and oversee all resident programs and projects operated under the auspices of the company.
• Confer with residents and other individuals, groups and outside agencies having interest or potential interest in the affairs of the community; explain policies and programs to the public as necessary.
• Oversee and direct the development and administration of the annual budget; forecast when additional funds may be needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitor and approve expenditures; implement mid-year adjustments.
• Prepare and present reports to President and/or VPs as requested.
• Represent Heatherwood in community and professional meetings.
• Select, train, mentor and evaluate personnel; establish and monitor employee performance objectives, prepare and present employee performance reviews, provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures.  Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.  Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance and involved in the termination process; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Obtain bids/contracts for projects, services, programs consistent with the needs of the community; oversee performance of contractors.
• Attends and participates in required meetings and trainings. Stays current on system assigned tasks and duties.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• A bachelor's degree in business, healthcare administration, gerontology or a related field.
• Proven leadership experience in senior living, hospitality or property management.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Basic mathematic skills – ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to create and interpret bar graphs.
• Clear reasoning abilities; able to apply common sense and creative problem solving; reacts calming and efficiently in emergencies.
• Solid public speaking and communication skills.
• Resident care philosophy with a focus on providing the highest level of quality service and professional interaction.
• Ensures a clean, neat, comfortable, safe environment for residents, staff & visitors. 
• Able to read and understand monthly financial statements and budget reconciliation reports.
• Demonstrates basic computer knowledge and ability with an aptitude to learn company applications. 
• Able to learn new software programs and generate reports important to the overall operations of the community.
• Able to understand and oversee staffing schedules.
• Ability to relate positively and communicate appropriately with residents, families, community members, volunteers and other employees.
• Has compassion and special interest in working with the senior population.
• Pass a criminal background and fingerprint check.
• Maintains current Food Handlers card.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays and overtime, to meet the requirements of the position.
• Ability to creatively problem-solve in both resident care and employee management
• Ability to work independently (with minimum supervision)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hand to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 20 pounds. 

WHAT WE OFFER
 

• Competitive Compensation Program - Actual pay rate will be calculated based on relevant years of experience and education/certification requirements.
• Health Care
• Medical, Dental and Vision plans
• Savings and Spending accounts to set money aside tax-free for health care and dependent care expenses. HSA account includes employer contribution
• Extra Benefits
• Sick time accrues at 2.17 hours every pay period (24/year), available for use after 90-days
• Paid time off accrues at 2.85 hours every pay period (24/year), available for use after 90-days
• Floating Holiday: 3.47 hours accrues every pay period (24/year), up to 56 hours annually
• Seven paid holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas
• Up to 3 days Bereavement Leave
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) with annual employer discretionary contribution after 12 months and 1000 hours worked, semi-annual enrollment 
• Cascadia Assistance Fund to provide financial help with hardships or continuing education
• Employee Assistance Program

Salary : $65,000 - $85,000