Executive Director- Friends Fellowship Community
Community Name:
Friends Fellowship Community
The Administrator is responsible for administering, directing, facilitating, supporting and coordinating all activities of the community ensuring that quality care, financial and people objectives are in compliance with all local, state and federal laws and in accordance with United Church Homes, Inc. policy.
Essential Functions Statement(s)
Performs duties in managing business related activities which achieve the UCH vision and supporting strategies and assists in promoting the community in a manner which promotes ethical and high-quality health and retirement services
Develops and manages the annual operating and capital budget
Facilitates admission process, reviews census, targets and supports marketing efforts
Reviews and signs all records and documentation, as required
Recommends contractual services to corporate
Represents the facility in communications, public relations, and marketing calls in the community as necessary
Reviews accounts receivable and assists in timely collection
Completes forms, reports, etc. including State licensure reports, monthly financial reports, surveys, plans of correction, responses to corporate requests, replies to residents’ council, and others as required
Initiates facility procedures/systems consistent with community and UCH needs
Provides facility related data/information responsive to community and UCH needs, when requested
Directs preparation for licensure certification surveys
Quality Care Responsibilities
-Provides direction to the community to provide high quality in daily care which meets/exceeds all internal/external standards within budget parameters, including, but not limited to, products, physical plant, and environment within budget parameters
Promotes IOP
Listens to family questions and concerns, resolves issues, and explains related company actions and decisions
Completes community walk-through at least once daily to assess resident climate and to address complaints or other issues; Refers these issues to appropriate department head or other personnel, and follows up, as appropriate
Supervisory/People Management Responsibilities
-Intervenes as appropriate in potentially threatening situations and follows up to determine appropriate action after crisis has been resolved
Staffs organization with capable people
Plans the work for employees with due regard for performance and skills
Ensures employees are adequately oriented and trained to perform their duties
Assists and encourages employees to understand where/how their role impacts the community and corporation
Sets meaningful individual objectives and specific job expectations
Ensures employees know what is expected and the standards by which they will be evaluated
Gives adequate guidance and supervision and periodically reviews employee performance
Recommends promotions and pay for employees as merited, recognizing and rewarding initiative, imagination and work well done
Creates an environment encouraging excellence and sets a good example
Gives employees sufficient authority to make the necessary decisions to carry out their assignments
Coaches/counsels/disciplines personnel as necessary
Recommends and conducts terminations per Human Resources guidelines
Establishes and maintains effective communication regarding performance, both with employees and leadership
Properly manages employees’ personnel information
Recommends changes in policies and practices wherever employee needs are not being met
Provides employees with training and instructions on safe work practices and regularly reviews work activities, materials and facilities to eliminate potential hazards
Identifies and maintains accountability for security within assigned areas of responsibility
Ensures employees understand their obligations to protect company and employee property
Takes appropriate action when security infractions occur
Takes positive action to ensure equal opportunity in the conduct of all business activities without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, or veteran status
Ensures subordinates are helpful, caring, and responsive to all guests
Demonstrates a caring attitude toward UCH's residents, family members, employees and other company guests
Ensures subordinates are helpful, caring, and responsive to all guests
Devotes adequate time and attention to personal development and training, particularly in HR management
Receives, investigates and responds to employee grievances
Administrative Responsibilities
-Reports observations of structural, equipment and furniture defects/malfunctioning to appropriate personnel
Coordinates work of department with work of other departments
Attends and participates in staff, departmental and other community meetings and sits on required committees
Assists in developing and updating departmental procedures and policies
Maintains required records and reports as outlined in UCH’s Policies and Procedures manuals
Participates in department budget planning and supplies monthly report to leader, as requested
Maintains confidentiality of necessary information
Handles unusual occurrences calmly and logically to maintain continuity of business and duties
Performs any miscellaneous work assignments as may be required
Special Activities/Attributes
-Participates in special activities as required (i.e., safety committee; mentoring/orientation/new hires; etc)
All Special Care Units
-Follows all appropriate safety and security guidelines, procedures and protocol for residents in the Unit
Maintains appropriate, effective communication with residents, and with residents' family or other significant relationships
Ensures all care, treatment and services are provided with appropriate dementia care protocols
Participates in relevant educational and training activities as appropriate
Performs all other duties as assigned or directed
Competency Statement(s)
Management Skills - Ability to organize and direct oneself and effectively supervise others.
Coaching and Development - Ability to provide guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas.
Interpersonal - Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.
Presentation Skills - Ability to effectively present information publicly.
Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
Analytical Skills - Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.
Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
Decision Making - Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.
Skills & Abilities
Education: Bachelor's Degree (four-year college or technical school): Required
Master's Degree: Preferred
Experience: Three (3) or more years of related experience preferred
Certifications & Licenses: Current state license required; Must obtain and maintain mandatory, state and federal requirements and certifications for practice or occupation; Must possess a valid driver's license
Other Requirements: Familiarity with long-term care and/or health care services required; Special care or dementia care employees will have additional training in the care and treatment of dementia residents; Must be able to read, write, understand and speak the English language; Must be able to work with residents, resident families, staff, visitors, vendors, corporate staff, surveyors, and inspectors; Must be able to adhere to all terms and conditions set forth in the United Church Homes Employee Handbook; Must be accessible at all other times when not present at the resident care facility; Must successfully complete at least twenty (20) hours of continuing education annually
We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.