Executive Director

Eskaton is a nonprofit senior services provider serving Northern California’s older adults for over 55 years. With over 1,700 employees and 28 communities and services in Northern California, Eskaton is a great company to join and build your career.

Eskaton genuinely cares about the financial security, health and well-being of their staff members. In addition to competitive pay and comprehensive benefits including a 401K retirement fund matching program, Eskaton employees appreciate knowing their work makes a real difference in the community and in the lives they touch.

At Eskaton, being inclusive is one of our core values. This means that we celebrate diversity and equity for all who live and work with us, building a culture of belonging and community across the aging spectrum. 

Our Benefits include but are not limited to...

• Wellness programs upon hire
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Plan, including dental and vision coverage
• Company paid life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid Time Off programs
• Voluntary benefits & supplemental insurance available
• Same-day pay option available

This position is eligible for Eskaton's health benefits package the first of the month following 60 days of employment and Paid Time Off benefits program after 90 days of employment.

Position Summary:
This position helps to fulfill the mission of Eskaton by managing an assisted living community of 40 assisted living, 24 memory care and 152 independent apartments, which are managed by an HOA, with additional shared common space. 

The starting salary for this position ranges from $115,000 to $145,000 annually. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered. 

Position Responsibilities include:

• Administer the community in accordance with state and local regulations and established Eskaton policy, programs and budget.
• Where applicable, report to the licensee on the operation of the community, and provide the licensee with necessary interpretations of recognized standards of care and supervision.
• Develop an administrative plan and procedures to ensure clear definition of lines of responsibility, equitable workloads, and adequate supervision.
• Recruit, employ, and train qualified, compassionate staff, and hold accountable consistently when necessary.
• Interview potential residents and families. Complete pre-placement assessments and needs/services plans.
• Provide or ensure the provision of services to the residents with appropriate regard for the residents’ physical and mental well-being and needs, including those services identified in the residents’ pre-admission appraisal, specified in Section 87583.
• Make special provisions for the safety and guidance of residents with visual or auditory deficiencies.
• Make provision for the resident with unmet needs to attend available community programs, including but not limited to, arranging for transportation.
• Have the personal characteristics, physical energy and competence to provide care and supervision and, where applicable, to work effectively with social agencies.

Qualifications

Education:
Two years of college; at least three years’ experience providing residential care to the elderly; or equivalent education and experience.  Must possess a current California RCFE Administrator Certification.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Minimum three years' experience as an executive manager of a large department, community or apartment complex and enjoying working with older persons and the disabled is a requirement.  Administrative, budgetary, communication, and supervisory skills are a must. 

It requires effective verbal and literary communication skills to interact with all levels of management, other employees, residents, family members and outside contacts; requires effective managerial and inter-personal skills; requires excellent fiscal and budgetary skills and the ability to plan, organize, and implement work and be flexible enough to shift priorities quickly and work under pressure with constantly changing demands.

The final candidate must successfully pass Eskaton's post offer, pre-employment testing which includes a criminal background check, drug test, TB screen test and health screen.

Eskaton is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.

Salary : $115,000 - $145,000