Executive Director Bench

Brookdale Senior Living Inc.•Colorado Springs, CO

21h•Onsite

About The Position

This role is part of the Brookdale Bench Program, which prepares individuals to assume the Executive Director role at one of their communities. The program focuses on developing skills in people management, operations management, and clinical management. The company is recognized as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity and offers opportunities for professional development and wellness programs. Benefits vary by employment status, with a comprehensive suite available for full-time associates.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required.
Minimum of two to four years related leadership experience required; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must have a valid administrator license in states where required.
Must have a valid driver license and access to a private vehicle for business use.
Uses analytic skills and understanding of the organization and the business in order to handle arising problems and issues.
Demonstrates leadership skills to be responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of resident care, marketing, food service, housekeeping and maintenance units.
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the company's policies and applicable laws.
Has knowledge of the organization, industry, and a functional discipline.
Extensive understanding of technical areas gained through experience and used to complete and/or oversee assignments.
Effective written and oral communications skills are essential.
Ability to prioritize and effectively manage multiple tasks is essential.
Ability to delegate assignments to the appropriate individuals based on their skills, roles, and interests.
Demonstrates good judgment, strong problem solving and decision making skills.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Microsoft software preferred.

Responsibilities

Participate in on-the-job training experiences for the Executive Director role, learn new skills about senior living, and be able to demonstrate increasing proficiency and expertise with managerial responsibilities within the Brookdale organization.
Responsible for all operations, acting as contact for all staff, residents, prospects, community organizations, government agencies and the public.
Hands on leader who supervises, directs, and motivates community staff. Provides direct resident care as needed. Fills in at various positions as needed to cover staffing shortages.
Maintains high degree of resident satisfaction and retention through consistent delivery of high quality services. Provides leadership for staff and residents to include pro-actively solving problems and resolving issues with support from district leaders. Administers annual resident satisfaction survey.
Executes renewal program with existing residents through a proactive program.
In conjunction with regional operations, executes annual operating and capital budgets. Aggressively anticipates and minimizes negative budget variances and deficits. Meets and exceeds budget occupancy goals for the property. Continually explores means of revenue enhancement and expense reduction.
Hires, trains, disciplines and terminates employees in accordance with company policies. Reviews hires, promotions, disciplinary actions and termination of employment of associates ensuring consistency in the selection and retention of quality associates.
Ensures buildings, grounds and property are up to company standards through the oversight of preventative maintenance systems and programs, and frequent inspections that meet company standards of excellence.
Maintains current departmental policies, procedures, and licenses in accordance with company, Federal, State, and local requirements.
Fosters creativity among staff to deliver the highest quality and best services to residents in in accordance with Brookdale standards. Acts as a member of Resident Counsel.
Develops and maintains a positive image within the local community. Becomes active in social and civic affairs of the local community. Represents the community and the company to governmental agencies, professional organizations, community groups and other appropriate public agencies/groups.
Utilizes approved sales and marketing activities and strategies to maximize occupancy.
Assists in developing and conducting service plan reviews, as required by state codes, with appropriate resident care team members and resident families, which maintains the personal dignity of residents.
Oversees the resident admission process, healthcare management and maintenance of resident documentation to ensure compliance with company policy and state regulations.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
401(k)
Associate assistance program
Employee discounts
Referral program
Early access to earned wages for hourly associates (outside of CA)
Optional voluntary benefits including ID theft protection and pet insurance
Paid Time Off
Paid holidays
Company provided life insurance
Adoption benefit
Disability (short and long term)
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Account
Optional life and dependent life insurance
Optional voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity Insurance, and legal plan
Tuition reimbursement
Advance fees for naturalization (Form N-400) application costs, up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for qualified associates who have been with us for at least a year.