Center Director

Lakeshore Talent is in search of a Center Director for a direct-hire opportunity in Los Angeles, California.

Employment Type: Direct Hire

Location: Los Angeles, CA (Onsite)

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm (up to 10% travel)

Salary Range: $170,300 – $230,000

Sign-On Bonus: $30,000

Position Summary

The Center Director serves as the primary business owner responsible for the overall performance and daily operations of the center. This role is accountable for regulatory compliance, operational excellence, financial performance, quality outcomes, staff leadership, and participant satisfaction. The Center Director provides strategic and hands-on leadership to ensure the center meets organizational objectives while maintaining a strong culture of compliance, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Physical presence at the center and/or participant homes is essential to performing the duties of this role.

Key Responsibilities

Administration & Operations

• Lead center performance across key objectives including people, service, quality, growth, and financial outcomes.
• Drive employee engagement, participant satisfaction, census growth, and achievement of financial targets.
• Participate in quality management initiatives and interdisciplinary planning to support high-quality care and services.
• Assist with development and execution of annual staffing and operational budgets; accountable for revenue, expenses, and contribution margin.
• Implement standardized workflows, policies, and procedures while continuously improving operational processes.
• Ensure day-to-day operations of the Adult Day Healthcare Center, including facility maintenance, safety, cleanliness, equipment, and supplies.
• Maintain full accountability for licensing, accreditation, and certification compliance.
• Partner with IT and leadership teams to implement tools and technology that support operational and clinical outcomes.
• Serve on management teams and internal/external committees as needed.
• Designate appropriate leadership coverage during absences.
• Oversee food service operations, including coordination, purchasing, staff supervision, and training.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Leadership & Supervision

• Provide effective leadership, supervision, and development for direct reports.
• Interview, hire, train, evaluate, and manage staff performance in alignment with organizational policies and employment laws.
• Conduct timely annual performance reviews and provide ongoing coaching and feedback.
• Foster a positive, collaborative, and high-performing workplace culture.
• Hold regular leadership, department, and one-on-one meetings to ensure communication, coordination, and goal alignment.
• Work collaboratively in a matrix environment with sales, transportation, homecare, and network management teams to achieve local objectives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 10 years of healthcare experience
• 10 years of management experience
• Minimum 1 year of experience working with frail or elderly populations
• Current CPR and First Aid certification or ability to obtain

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree
• Bilingual

Benefits

• Medical coverage with multiple plan and network options (effective the first of the month following hire)
• Prescription coverage, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
• Dental coverage including orthodontia
• Vision coverage
• 401(k) and Roth retirement plans with immediate eligibility and 4% employer match
• Minimum of 3 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) for full-time employees
• 11 paid company holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness benefit
• Employee discount programs
• Tuition reimbursement after 1 year of service
• Employee referral bonus program offering up to $10,000

This is a senior leadership opportunity for an experienced healthcare professional seeking to make a meaningful impact through operational excellence, strong people leadership, and high-quality service delivery.