Executive Director in Training

Position Summary

This is a training position for the purpose of developing the skills to direct and manage the overall operations of an independent living housing community. The training will include, but will not be limited to quality service, physical plant maintenance, and financial targets.

Essential Job Functions

• Evaluates the appropriateness and effectiveness of all aspects of the community, including operations and physical plant, and recommends/implements improvements.
• Plans and carries out marketing activities as necessary, to ensure maximum occupancy and the achievement of Affirmative Fair Housing targets.
• Plans and implements programs to ensure that new residents are oriented to the community, its staff, its policies and procedures, to appropriate HUD requirements, and to resources and services that are available in the community.
• Encourages the establishment and operation of a resident organization, and works with the residents in planning and carrying out activities, such as social and educational activities, and the establishing of ongoing functioning structures, such as a resident council welcoming committee, safety committee, building and grounds committee, library committee, etc.
• Prepares a monthly newsletter, primarily for residents, designed to convey information about community policies and procedures, resident activities, and other information of interest to the elderly.
• Walks the campus and building common areas regularly, preferably daily, to be aware of conditions, to notice any safety or security problems, and to assure that the buildings and grounds are well maintained, clean, and attractive.
• Maintains constructive relationships with managers, peers, residents, vendors, and employees.
• Works toward the benefit of the community in establishing a positive work environment, demonstrating value and trustworthiness to all staff and residents.
• Reviews quality of services delivered, reviews quality assurance programs, and reconciles/resolves complaints with staff, residents, families, and neighbors.

Other Job Functions

• Models and embodies Eskaton’s core values, including: Creating a sense of warmth, welcoming and belonging for all; Fostering excellence in everything we do; Seeking consistent improvement, learning and sustainable growth; Stepping up, taking ownership and leading with initiative.
• Complies with all provisions in Eskaton’s Corporate Compliance Policy and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
• Meets attendance and dress code requirements as outlined in Eskaton policy.
• Follows safety guidelines and demonstrates proper work practices.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in relevant field preferred, or work experience of the type and duration that would qualify the person to work with elderly persons.
• Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities: Effective verbal and literary communication skills to interact with all levels of management, other employees and outside contacts; Effective managerial and inter-personal skills; Excellent fiscal and budgetary skills and the ability to plan, organize, and implement work and be flexible enough to shift priorities quickly.

Pay

The starting salary for this position ranges from $24.00 - $26.00 per hour. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered.