Executive Director - Somerset County, NJ

Senior LIFE•Bridgewater Township, NJ

About The Position

Senior LIFE is opening a new PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) center in Somerset County, New Jersey. PACE helps seniors live safely and independently in their homes and communities through comprehensive, coordinated medical services, social support, therapy, home care, and other services tailored to participants’ needs. Senior LIFE is a Medicare- and Medicaid-funded home- and community-based program that partners with seniors to help them remain at home through open communication, shared decision-making, and excellent care. The Executive Director is a high-level leadership role responsible for the center’s overall fiscal solvency and viability through efficient, effective operations. Reporting to the Senior LIFE Board of Directors, the Executive Director will lead the Senior LIFE team across departments and interdisciplinary functions, manage external relationships, guide strategic planning and growth, oversee enrollment and contracts, and ensure regulatory compliance. Candidates should have a proven record of program development, strategic planning, budgetary oversight, organizational leadership, talent management, and public relations.

Requirements

A relevant bachelor’s or advanced degree is required.
Demonstrated success in program development, strategic planning, budgetary oversight, organizational leadership, talent management, and public relations.

Nice To Haves

At least five years of experience in health-care administration is highly preferred.
A valid Nursing Home Administrator License is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and manage external program relationships in the local community and across the state.
Direct and supervise the Senior LIFE team across departments and interdisciplinary functions.
Develop and disseminate daily reporting and ongoing departmental and center update communications.
Initiate and implement strategic planning processes, particularly those related to the growth and expansion of Senior LIFE, the LIFE Center, and the organization’s mission.
Oversee enrollment status and ensure the center meets ongoing membership quotas.
Identify areas for improvement and develop comprehensive plans to address community and center needs.
Support recruitment by working with department heads and agencies to identify and recruit qualified talent for open positions.
Oversee contracts and financial obligations, and serve as the liaison for contracted services.
Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
Serve as Chairperson for the Senior LIFE Fraud, Waste and Abuse Compliance Program.
Ensure the center’s overall fiscal solvency and viability through efficient and effective operations.