Director

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Opportunity overview
CountryHouse Residence, part of the Agemark Senior Living family of communities and #10 of the Great Places to Work in Aging Services, is looking for a Director for our newest memory care community in Cedar Rapids, IA. In this position, you’ll be responsible for the entire operation of the community, including staff management, financial oversight and building relationships with families and loved ones of residents. Along with your team, you’ll also drive community involvement and share our story in the local area.

When we say “We’re like family” at Agemark, it means something!
The truth about families is that no two are alike. But big or small, traditional or laid back, here’s what all healthy families have in common: they love, support, listen to and respect one another. They don’t abuse or neglect each other, even when they disagree or one makes a mistake. And they share traditions, expectations and values. For more than 30 years, these are the things that have made Agemark a family of happy, engaged and productive employees – and of grateful, happy customers. You’ll feel the difference the moment you walk through the door of any one of our communities.

Position details
As the Director of the community, the core of your job will be building relationships with families, service providers and staff to meet the needs of our residents. You’ll lead the team to provide the award-winning, highest-quality, consistent and personalized services we’re known for in communities all across the U.S.

You’ll also be responsible for oversight of all operations, including:
Creating an environment where teamwork thrives. A teamwork-focused environment is vital to deliver the level of resident, family and employee satisfaction that CountryHouse Residence and all Agemark communities are known for.
Maintaining staffing levels. You’ll be involved with hiring, work allocation, onboarding, orientation and training. You’ll set performance expectations and encourage the positive, family-like culture.
Leading and empowering your management team. You’ll lead, manage and mentor direct reports by evaluating performance outcomes, rewarding and recognizing excellent work and recommending changes. You’ll also grow and develop your direct reports for potential future opportunities.
Budgeting, financial management and maintaining census. You’ll manage the budgets and partner with corporate accounting to ensure ethical use of funds. You will be responsible for building relationships by working with your marketing/sales staff members to reach families seeking services for their loved one and share what makes CountryHouse Residence a special, trustworthy place.
Collaborating with other Agemark properties. You’ll have the opportunity to work cross functionally with other Directors, leaders and support teams from other Agemark communities across the U.S. as well as the corporate team,

Knowledge, skills, abilities and requirements
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in relative field preferred.
Previous experience in healthcare, senior housing, nursing or related field preferred.
Minimum of 2 years managing staff required.
Must have experience managing a budget
Experience with different software including MS Office.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to plan and prioritize in a complex environment.
An unwavering attention to detail and dedication to constant improvement.
Excellent communication skills with all levels of the organization and in the local community.
Hands on leadership style – lead by example and demonstrate expectations.

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