Administrator

About the role

The Administrator will have the day-to-day authority for the adult care home for which they have charge, in collaboration with the Regional Director. They will be primarily responsible for ensuring the safe, effective and efficient operation of the facility including quality resident care, business operations and physical plant.

Responsibilities

• Maintains stock level of supplies and ensures all equipment is adequate and in good working order.
• Makes administrative rounds daily to monitor resident care, activities, dietary services, and maintenance/housekeeping services.
• Maintains staffing requirements according to New York rules and regulations and within agency budgeted guidelines.
• Hires all employees within the facility in collaboration with department heads.
• Supervises and evaluates employee work performance per agency guidelines.
• Fosters an environment for all staff, residents and visitors that enables open, effective communication for the purpose of efficient problem identification and resolution.
• Oversees all council and family meetings required at the facility.
• Participates in community events and networking to promote the facility.
• Acts as lead person in all marketing efforts and admission procedures to assure that bed utilization is maximized.
• Fosters positive working relationships with regulatory agencies, Community Advisory Board and the Ombudsman.
• Establishes linkages for all medical / psychiatric support services.
• Performs departmental audits to ensure compliance with state regulations and internal policy and procedure.
• Oversees the facility budget including approval for all expenditures and assuring that resident rents are current.
• Aids and encourages residents to maintain family and community ties and helps them to develop new supports and interests.
• Affirms HIPAA compliance within the facility.
• Performs any other duties as assigned by the supervisor to assure the safe, effective functioning of the residence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited College or University in an approved course of study plus 2 years of work related experience acceptable to the Department of Health (DOH), 1-year of which includes supervisory experience; or
• An Associate’s degree plus 3-years of related work experience acceptable to the department, 1-year of which must be supervisory experience; or
• A High School diploma or GED plus 5 years related experience which must include supervisory experience.

Skills

• Ability to communicate with residents and staff in English.
• Ability to read and write English.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds unassisted.
• Ability to visually observe residents, to hear emergency systems and verbal needs expressed by residents.
• Ability to turn, stoop, bend and stretch in order to assist residents.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods.
• Ability to use equipment competently.
• Ability to respond to emergencies, i.e. resident choking, evacuation of residents and visitors in the event of fire.

Benefits

Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Generous PTO & Paid Holidays, 403B with Employer Match, robust Employee Assistant Program, Staff Recognition Program and Employee Discount Program.