Executive Director - PACE

Volunteers of America National Services (VOANS)•Montrose, CO

5d•$128,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

Senior Community Care of Colorado PACE is seeking an Executive Director to provide organizational leadership and operational management for its PACE program, overseeing locations in Montrose and Eckert, Colorado. The role provides management expertise to achieve program goals and objectives in accordance with the organization’s mission and reports to the Regional Vice President of PACE Operations. Travel between both sites is required. The Executive Director manages internal program operations while staying informed about community conditions and issues affecting the program. The role involves developing and carrying out strategies, monitoring and continually improving quality, evaluating results, and serving as a catalyst, facilitator, coordinator, and communicator. The Executive Director is expected to embody the organization’s mission and philosophy. Administrative on-call coverage is provided on a rotating basis. Senior Community Care of Colorado PACE provides healthcare and supportive services to people age 55 and older, helping them live safely, comfortably, and independently in their homes and communities through personalized, comprehensive care.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school in a human-services-related field, healthcare management or administration, or nonprofit or public administration is preferred; ten years of management experience may substitute for a college degree.
At least five years of healthcare experience and three years of management experience are required; experience in a geriatric care setting is preferred.
At least one year of experience working with frail or elderly populations.
Training or related experience in the assigned job.
Professional background in one of the following: nursing, social work, psychology, recreation therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech therapy, dietetics, or gerontology.
Knowledge of the physical, mental, and social needs of older adults.
Medical clearance for communicable diseases and up-to-date immunizations before direct participant contact.
Valid driver’s license, proof of insurance, and access to transportation.
Working knowledge of PACE regulations, healthcare and aging networks, and local healthcare and geriatric service networks.
Demonstrated effective leadership and decision-making skills.
Effective supervisory skills and ability to foster collaborative working relationships.
Strong group facilitation skills and effective written and oral communication skills.
Working knowledge of spreadsheets, databases, and/or word processing.
Ability to use computers and other electronic devices for tasks such as timekeeping, in-servicing, and documentation.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a human-services-related field, healthcare management or administration, or nonprofit or public administration.
Management experience in a geriatric care setting.

Responsibilities

Provide management expertise to achieve program goals and objectives in accordance with the organization’s mission.
Manage the internal operations of the program and remain aware of conditions, events, and issues affecting the community it serves.
Develop strategies to meet goals and objectives and ensure programs are carried out.
Monitor and continually improve program quality and evaluate results.
Serve as a catalyst, facilitator, coordinator, and communicator.
Infuse the organization’s mission and philosophy into the program.
Provide leadership in planning, organization, operations, financial resource management, and human resources.
Provide administrative on-call coverage on a rotating basis.
Perform related duties as required.