What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Executive Director position at Country Meadows?
This position offers a $80,000 starting salary (based on experience), a quality-driven bonus structure and an excellent benefits package.
Are you a compassionate leader with a passion for senior care and team development? Country Meadows/Ecumenical is seeking an Associate Executive Director to partner with the Campus Executive Director in fostering a supportive, well-managed community where residents feel safe, welcome, and cared for. In this vital role, you'll help guide day-to-day operations, inspire and support team members, and build strong relationships with residents, families, and the wider community. With direct oversight of two care programs and a focus on service excellence, staff development, and resident satisfaction, this is your chance to lead with both purpose and heart—and to make a meaningful difference every day.
Opportunity Details:
- Full time dayshift
- To support continuous resident care and campus operations, this role includes: a rotating schedule of every 6th weekend, every 6th holiday, one 12pm-8pm shift per month, and flexibility to meet On Call campus needs.
Associate Executive Director Responsibilities:
- Supports Campus Executive Director in creating and maintaining a residential environment that is welcoming, home-like, safe, and supportive.
- Collaborates with marketing professionals and operational teams to review prospective resident needs and assure the team's ability to satisfy them.
- Establishes working relationships with residents and their significant others and the surrounding community to promote positive relations.
- Leads and supervises the management team by example, encouraging teamwork, promoting the Foundation Principles, and Country Meadow's customer service philosophy.
- Motivates the staff to perform consistent, quality work and maintains high co-worker satisfaction through regular communication, individual coaching, celebration of achievement, and learning from mistakes.
- Scheduling and management of co-workers.
- Developing and maintaining care plans for residents.
Associate Executive Director Requirements:
- Must have one of the following qualifications as required by the Department of Public Welfare for Personal Care Home Administrators:
- Licensed Nursing Home Administrator from the Department of State.
- OR Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse with at least one year of work experience in related field.
- OR Associate’s Degree or 60 credit hours from an accredited college or university. College degree in business or human services field preferred.
- Must be able to earn certification as assisted living Executive Director as required by state regulations in the allowable time limits.
Our investment in you:
- Competitive pay with the opportunity to earn more based on experience
- Length of service bonus awards
- PayActiv On-Demand Pay – Work today, get paid tomorrow
- Comprehensive benefits including Highmark Blue Shield for medical
- Excellent vision and dental
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Generous paid time off and roll over of unused time
- Paid holidays including your birthday and a Personal Day of Meaning
- Supplemental life insurance
- Company-paid short-term disability
- Supplemental short- and long-term disability plans
- Family and medical leave
- Paid bereavement and jury duty leave
- Wellness reimbursement incentives
- $2 meals on our campuses including a main dish, a side, drink and dessert
Our support for you:
- Family-owned, private company based in Hershey, Pa.
- Direct access to your supervisory team
- Incentivized career paths and tuition reimbursement
- On-the-job training and continuing education
- Employee assistance program for you and your family
- Co-worker Foundation (grants for in time of need)
- Helping Hand interest-free loans
About Country Meadows/Ecumenical:
We have over 2500 co-workers who are serving our residents with meaning, thriving with purpose and leading our company with innovation! We have been serving seniors for over 30 years, and we invite you to join our vision for making lives better.
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