Director of Environmental Services

Compass Group•Litchfield, IL

1d•$65,000 - $70,000

About The Position

Crothall Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare company, provides specialized support services exclusively to the healthcare industry and serves more than 900 hospital partners across 46 states. The Director of Environmental Services directs and leads the operational needs of the Housekeeping Department, coordinates the work of Assistant Directors and Operations Managers, and serves as a liaison between hospital administration and departments. The role oversees departmental finances, budgets, policies, staffing, quality, regulatory compliance, and achievement of facility goals.

Requirements

Four-year college degree and/or equivalent related experience.
Six years of housekeeping management experience at a healthcare account.
Ability to analyze and interpret financial and other data.
General business acumen.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Strong customer-service and quality orientation.
Ability to work under pressure and meet established goals and objectives.
Public-speaking skills.
Ability to use a participative approach to staff management, organize and prioritize tasks, and develop budgets with an understanding of facility needs and requirements.
Strong stress-management, administrative, organizational, and follow-through skills with associates and clients.
Proficiency with Windows-based office software, including Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

Manage the department’s financial data and statistics.
Monitor unit expenditures.
Develop and recommend the department’s operating budget and ensure operations remain within budget.
Coordinate housekeeping activities with other departments.
Communicate with hospital administration and other departments.
Plan, organize, direct, coordinate, and supervise departmental functions and activities.
Establish work standards and workflow.
Establish and implement policies and procedures for departmental operations.
Encourage and mentor staff creativity and innovation.
Ensure compliance with regulatory agencies.
Proactively contribute to achieving facility goals and objectives.
Provide quality leadership in meeting performance plans.
Read, develop, and administer the Total Quality Management process.
Develop and maintain job descriptions for department staff.
Encourage staff participation in education programs.