Executive Director

What Will You Be Doing?

The community offers 98 thoughtfully designed apartments in a quaint setting that feels warm, welcoming, and easy to call home. The Executive Director (ED) has primary responsibility for all operational aspects of the community, including maintaining full occupancy, ensuring financial performance and regulatory compliance, and managing associates.

The ED oversees all activities related to providing assisted living accommodations (as applicable), ensuring that services are provided in an uncompromising manner and in accordance with the highest standards to meet the goals and mission of SLR and the Community. The ED develops a relationship of trust and caring with residents, families, associates and professional referral sources, and maintains a safe and secure environment for residents, staff and visitors.

Responsible for maximizing gross revenue and net operating income of Community by achieving and maintaining full occupancy. Ensure the financial health and smooth business operation of the community by overseeing the management of all business functions.

Develop an in-depth working knowledge of assisted living regulations promulgated by the Connecticut Department of Public Health. Lead the team in a way that upholds SLR’s commitment to “Valuing Associates”. Participate in Manager-on-Duty (MOD) rotation and oversee participation of all managers for weekend/holiday coverage.

Requirements

• 5+ years of senior healthcare experience;
• Professional licensure in related healthcare field preferred;
• Teamwork: Promote a positive team spirit and a culture of cooperation, openness, enthusiasm, customer service, and an atmosphere conducive to growth;
• Trustworthiness: Demonstrate an acute sense of responsibility and moral integrity with strong follow-through on commitments, inspiring the trust of others;
• Professionalism: Provide leadership; take the initiative, handle pressure and be level-headed in emergencies, treat others with respect, excel at project management;
• Communication: Interact clearly and effectively with an openness to other people's ideas and thoughts; Demonstrate patience, tact, positive energy and enthusiasm;
• Techincal Ability: You can’t be successful at this job if you are averse to technology! We use technology to do our jobs and communicate with residents, families and coworkers;
• Knowledge of Alzheimer’s Disease, related dementias, and behavior management techniques, and a sincere desire to work with cognitively impaired residents;
• Committed to SLR’s Right Values, the ethical principles that guide SLR and the Community.