Director of Independent Living

Avesta • Portland, ME

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Are you passionate about helping older adults live independently while ensuring they receive the support, services, and connections they need to thrive? Do you enjoy leading teams, building relationships, and creating exceptional resident experiences? Avesta Housing is seeking a compassionate and mission-driven Director of Independent Living to lead our 88-unit Independent Living program and resident services at 75 State Street. In this leadership role, you’ll oversee the Independent Living team, coordinate resident care and service plans, and ensure residents receive high-quality, person-centered support that promotes independence and well-being. You’ll collaborate with residents, families, healthcare providers, and community partners while managing occupancy goals, departmental operations, and resident programs. Every day, your work will help create a vibrant, welcoming community where residents feel supported, connected, and empowered to live their best lives. This role is a great fit if you: Enjoy leading and developing teams while supporting residents and families through changing needs Bring experience in senior living, healthcare, resident services, or care coordination Thrive in a dynamic environment that combines leadership, operations, and hands-on problem-solving Want to make a meaningful impact on residents’ quality of life, independence, and sense of community.

Requirements

• Health care professional with experience in healthcare settings, preferably with older adults/senior living.
• Minimum of seven years related professional experience, including at least two years in a supervisory capacity.
• Proven experience in managing high-quality employees.
• Proficiency with technology, including MS Office Suite, Caremerge, and PointClickCare.
• Ability to skillfully resolve sensitive and challenging family and resident situations.
• Comprehensive understanding of residents’ rights under Maine law.

Nice To Haves

• Strong preference for experience working in a senior living care setting
• LPN or MSW preferred

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Independent Living team
• Coordinate resident care and service plans
• Ensure residents receive high-quality, person-centered support that promotes independence and well-being
• Collaborate with residents, families, healthcare providers, and community partners
• Manage occupancy goals, departmental operations, and resident programs

Benefits

• Employer-paid health and dental plans for employees
• Flexible spending and dependent care accounts
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with immediate vested match of up to 6%
• Employer-paid basic life, long-term and short-term disability
• Free mental wellness services for benefits-eligible employees
• 13 paid holidays
• Generous earned time, starting with 22 days in first year of employment
• Professional development assistance
• Employee referral program
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed