Hybrid Executive Director of Assisted Living bei Generations LLC

The Executive Director is responsible for directing community operations in accordance with company initiatives, and ensuring compliance with all state, federal, and local standards for community operation. The Senior Executive Director maintains positive public relations, resident and family relations, and employee morale while incorporating the Generations Mission, Vision, and Values into their daily work and interactions with others. 

 SCOPE OF JOB TASKS:

• Ensure implementation of policies pertaining to total resident care, personnel, medical staff, financial status, public relations, maintenance of building and grounds
• Explains policies and procedures to staff, residents, visitors
• Maintains compliance with Federal, state and local standards for all service lines, which may include: Independent Living, Assisted Living/Memory Care, Skilled Nursing.
• Guides and supports leadership team with all state survey processes as needed.
• Assists personnel and residents in establishing a home-like atmosphere.
• Maintains a full and current understanding of residents’ rights.
• Establishes and maintains a positive and productive working environment aligned with the Generations Mission, Vision, and Values.
• Fosters an environment of open communication with management through attitude, example, “management-by-walking-around”, attendance and participation in stand-up meetings, weekly Leadership meetings, Orientation and All Staff meetings. 
• Encourage Vitality Programming and participation throughout community by setting a personal example. 
• Assist in preparing job descriptions and policy manuals for all departments.
• Maintains general knowledge of current employment law and proactive employee coaching practices.
• Selects competent personnel to head staff and all major departments. Reviews competence and effectiveness of work force on a regular basis. 
• Establishes and effectively communicates required safety programs including a Fire and Disaster Plan.
• Meets with department heads periodically to discuss departmental opportunities and possible solutions.
• Participates in staff training for supervisory personnel.
• Receives suggestions from department heads and other individuals on matters pertaining to department operations and external relationships. Responds to suggestions promptly and in writing if necessary. 
• Promotes a positive relationship with outside providers and other agencies in the community. Participates in marketing of the facility on a routine basis.
• Checks financial status on facility monthly. Performs financial and census reports as outlined by Generations.
• Assists in the preparation of the annual budget for approval of the governing board. Monitors the budget and makes adjustments as necessary to meet the governing board. Counsels department heads on departmental budgets as needed.
• Maintains working relationship with community hospitals and other health facilities to the community and coordinates with their services through work and transfer agreements.
• Participates in community activities. Represents the community at all top-level meetings and institutes.
• Represents the community in dealing with the outside agencies including governmental and third-party payers or sends qualified representatives.
• Maintains current license required for the services lines, by attending workshops, seminars and quarterly management meetings.
• Reviews the physical environment and plant operation of the facility on a regular basis.
• Keeps current on all Medicaid laws pertaining to the facility operation.
• Participates in all Quality Evaluations performed by Generations and responds to needed corrections in a timely manner.
• Assists marketing staff in selling apartments.
• All other duties as assigned.

JOB SPECIFICATION:

Education/Work Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Gerontology, Business or related field.
• Valid state administrator’s license in required care lines. 
• 3-5 years of progressive experience in a senior community.
• At least three years of supervisory experience in a senior living environment.
• Valid C.P.R./First Aide certification. 

Physical demands:

• Workday - 8 hours
• Stands - often
• Sits - often
• Walks - often
• Bends - seldom
• Stairs - occasional, but not required
• Climbs - seldom
• Kneels - seldom
• Lifts - seldom, 50lbs. maximum
• Repetitive hand/foot - seldom

Supervision:

Must be self-directed and possess the ability to make decisions. Is accountable for all department performance. Able to establish a leadership role for the department heads 

Working Conditions: 

Works in well-lighted, well-ventilated offices and kitchen environment. May be exposed to high temperatures. Deals with the public, personnel, visitors, family members and residents under all circumstances.

Qualifications:

• Outstanding organizational skills.
• Thorough understanding on management theories.
• Knowledge of employee management.
• Thorough understanding of senior living management strategies.
• Knowledge of financial management.
• Knowledge of the foundations of health laws.
• Must be pleasant, tactful and have strong people skills with the ability to speak clearly, listen and understand people. Must cooperate well with others.
• Ability to read, write and follow written and oral instructions in the English language.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.