Executive Director

Position Summary

As directed by Homewood Living Ministries, the Executive Director provides overall leadership and operational oversight for the community’s ministry. This role is responsible for advancing the organization’s mission through the achievement of strategic objectives, financial targets, high levels of resident and coworker satisfaction, and full regulatory compliance. The Executive Director ensures the delivery of high-quality, mission-aligned services while strengthening the organization’s financial sustainability and long-term strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Serves as a visible steward of the organization’s mission and core values, ensuring accountability and alignment across all levels of the community.
• Provides overall leadership and direction for the community, with responsibility for the ministry, performance, culture, and effectiveness of all operating departments.
• Recruits, develops, motivates, leads, and evaluates a high-performing leadership team and workforce in accordance with corporate policies and written guidelines.
• Coordinates and aligns the efforts of department leaders to ensure the delivery of high-quality, efficient, and resident-centered services.
• Develops and manages the annual operating budget, in collaboration with and subject to the advice and consent of the Homewood Living Ministries’ corporate officers and board; monitors financial performance, exercises appropriate budgetary controls, and ensures sound fiscal operations.
• Utilizes effective communication, problem-solving, and engagement strategies to foster a culture of high resident and staff satisfaction.
• Serves as a director on the community Board of Directors.
• Prepares and presents clear, accurate, and timely reports to boards, residents, staff, corporate leadership, and community stakeholders.
• Leads efforts to achieve and maintain strong occupancy across all levels of care, including responsibility for marketing, sales, public relations, and community engagement.
• Collaborates with the COO and corporate staff on program development, facility planning, and strategic growth initiatives.
• Ensures ongoing compliance with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing senior living, healthcare, and housing operations.
• Maintains required professional licensure as a Nursing Home Administrator and remains current on best practices, trends, and regulatory developments in long-term care and senior housing.
• Engages consultants as needed, with the advice and consent of the COO, and oversees their work to ensure alignment with organizational goals and value to the community.
• Upholds the confidentiality of all resident, family, and personnel information in accordance with organizational policy and applicable regulations.
• Ensures compliance with all corporate and facility policies, procedures, standards, and professional practices.
• Promotes positive relationships with residents, families, referral partners, community stakeholders, and the general public.
• Serves as a liaison to local churches and faith communities in support of the organization’s mission.
• Ensures that the rights, dignity, and well-being of all residents and co-workers are respected and upheld.
• Performs additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

• Alignment with the organization’s identity statements and core values.
• Valid state Nursing Home Administrator license in good standing; demonstrated interest and expertise in gerontology and senior living operations.
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in senior living, long-term care, or a related healthcare or housing environment, with a track record of strong operational, financial, and regulatory performance.
• Proven leadership ability; skilled at developing, motivating, and holding accountable a high-performing team across multiple departments.
• Strong financial acumen, including experience with budget development, monitoring, and fiscal accountability.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local regulations governing senior living, healthcare, and housing operations; ability to apply regulatory requirements in day-to-day operations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to present clearly and credibly to boards, residents, families, staff, and community stakeholders.
• Genuine interest in working with older adults; demonstrates compassion, patience, and empathy in interactions with residents and families.

Physical Requirements

Work is primarily performed in a standard office environment. This role requires frequent use of a computer and other office equipment. This position is largely sedentary but may involve occasional walking and reaching. Must be able to use hands to operate computers and other tools. Visual requirements include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Minimal lifting may be required.

Organizational Expectations

These expectations apply to all roles across the organization and reflect how coworkers are expected to perform their work.

• Maintains strict confidentiality of resident, family, and organizational information and adheres to all policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Supports the organization’s mission through compassionate and respectful service.
• Demonstrates behaviors consistent with the organization’s core values of compassion, gratitude, humility, and integrity.