Executive Director

Job Summary:

To serve as the Executive Director with responsibility for the total operation of the various operating departments within the facility.

Essential Functions:

1. Treats all information about residents, their condition, and family as well as personnel matters as confidential information.
2. Complies with established Corporate and facility policies and procedures, and maintains established standards and practices.
3. Develops and maintains a high percentage of occupancy in each level of care; shall be responsible for marketing, sales, and public and community relations.
4. Staffs the total complex and directs and evaluates the staff according to corporate policies and written corporate guidelines.
5. Plans and develops the budget with advice and consent of the COO for the respective operating companies; monitors budget compliance and shall exert budgetary controls; manages the budget and assures sound fiscal operations of elements of the community.
6. Coordinates the efforts of the respective managers to guarantee the delivery of quality service efficiently and economically.
7. Ensures and maintains compliance with the rules and regulations promulgated by the various governmental authorities.
8. Contracts with Consultants with the advice and consent of the COO as necessary or desirable and shall relate to the Consultants to evaluate their contribution to the Homewood program.
9. Assists the COO and Corporate Center staff in program and facility expansion planning.
10. Maintains professional licensure as a nursing home administrator and remains current regarding the delivery of long-term care and housing services.
11. Serves as a liaison to the local churches in the area.
12. Staffs and supports the area Advisory Committees at the direction of the COO.
13. Ensures good relations with the general public.
14. Ensures that the rights and dignity of each resident and co-worker are secured and respected.
15. Responsible for managing, motivating, leading and supervising co-workers who report to this position.
16. Performs other functions as directed by the supervisor.

Qualifications:

1. Alignment with the organization’s identity statements and core values.
2. Valid State Nursing Home Administrator’s license; interest and expertise in gerontology.
3. Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred.
4. Possesses management ability including skills in written and verbal communication, reasoning and coaching.
5. Has compassion, understanding and empathy for older persons.
6. Understands management, delegation and motivational concepts.
7. Must have qualities of leadership, initiative, good judgment and dependability.
8. Must have organizational skills.
9. Ability to communicate to residents at a level they can understand.
10. Provides evidence of experience in and knowledge in the area of finance, governmental regulations, policy formulation, public relations, marketing, health law and organizational management.

Physical Requirements:

Working conditions are normal for an office environment. Work requires extensive work using a computer. This position has physical and mental aspects of sedentary work in which lifting requirements are minimal. Occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or operate computers, objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.