Administration - Executive Director

Executive Director POSITION SUMMARY The Executive Director (ED) provides exceptional leadership, overseeing and supervising building operations and the community’s staff and departments.  The ED is responsible for communicating the vision of the organization and consistently demonstrating our Mission and Values. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Begin each day with the goal of inspiring a joyful and vibrant community.  Look for creative ways of recognizing staff and elevating our Mission & Values. Supervise, oversee and monitor departments and programs; ensure efficient organization and management systems are operating at optimum level. Develop, plan and implement goals and objectives consistent with the overall policies and procedures of the company. Assure that all Boarding Home Regulations, corporate and community policies and procedures are followed. Supervise and oversee all resident programs and projects operated under the auspices of the company. Confer with residents and other individuals, groups and outside agencies having interest or potential interest in the affairs of the community; explain policies and programs to the public as necessary. Oversee and direct the development and administration of the annual budget; forecast when additional funds may be needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitor and approve expenditures; implement mid-year adjustments. Prepare and present reports to President and/or VPs as requested. Represent Fieldstone in community and professional meetings. Select, train, mentor and evaluate personnel; establish and monitor employee performance objectives, prepare and present employee performance reviews, provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures.  Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.  Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance and involved in the termination process; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Obtain bids/contracts for projects, services, programs consistent with the needs of the community; oversee performance of contractors. Participates as a member of Standards Committee. Attends and participates in required meetings and trainings. Stays current on system assigned tasks and duties. Perform other duties as assigned. EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS At least 21 years old and has obtained certification of completing a recognized administrator training and has three years paid experience providing direct care to vulnerable adults OR managing persons providing this type of care. OR Associate degree (or higher) in a related field (health, social work, business administration, etc.) AND has completed a qualifying administrator training program OR completes the program within six months of starting administrator duties OR has two years paid experience providing direct care to vulnerable adults in a setting licensed by a state agency for this type of care OR managing persons providing this type of care. Supervisory experience preferred. Ability to read, write, speak and understand English. Basic mathematic skills – ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to create and interpret bar graphs. Clear reasoning abilities; able to apply common sense and creative problem solving; reacts calming and efficiently in emergencies. Solid public speaking and communication skills. Meets all mandatory health requirements by State regulations. Resident care philosophy with a focus on providing the highest level of quality service and professional interaction. Ensures a clean, neat, comfortable, safe environment for residents, staff & visitors.  Able to read and understand monthly financial statements and budget reconciliation reports. Computer literate – able to learn new software programs and generate reports important to the overall operations of the community. Able to understand and oversee staffing schedules. Ability to relate positively and communicate appropriately with residents, families, community members, volunteers and other employees. Has compassion and special interest in working with the senior population. Maintains CPR and/or First Aid Certification as required by State regulation. Pass a criminal background and fingerprint check. Maintains current Food Handlers card. Demonstrates basic computer knowledge and ability with an aptitude to learn company applications. Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays and overtime, to meet the requirements of the position. Ability to creatively problem-solve in both resident care and employee management Meets all mandatory health requirements by State regulations. Ability to work independently (with minimum supervision) PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hand to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 20 pounds.