Director of Independent Living Services

Job Description

Job Description

Join WesleyLife and Help Revolutionize the Aging Experience! 

Job Duties: Director of Independent Living Services   

• Provide daily oversight and leadership to a variety of functions with the Fair Haven East and Pella Manor campuses, ensuring these services are provided from a person-centered approach and with the highest level of quality for those persons served.
• Collaborate with WesleyLife at Home, Hospice and Personal Services to meet residents' needs and foster ongoing independence.
• Oversee the admissions process for residents moving to Pella Manor and Fair Haven East, providing tours, materials and answering questions as well as participating in marketing meetings and documenting leads in Matrix. Coordinate move in/move out dates and ensure services are set up for all transitions.
• Work with the Director of Buildings and Grounds relative to the physical plant needs of the communities to confirm that the buildings continue to represent an attractive living environment for residents and relative to the timing and finishes of open apartment remodels and expected completions.
• Demonstrates the ability to function successfully as a team member in sharing responsibilities for the administration of resident services in cooperation with all members of the team (department leaders, business office, dining, housekeeping and maintenance).
• Provides insight and leadership of marketing for the Pella Manor and Fair Haven East campuses to ensure budgeted census is met and collaborates with the community liaisons, Sales Director, and Executive Director in marketing the living opportunities at buildings.

Qualifications:  

• Excellent communication and people-centered skills with 2-3 years of prior experience in working with older adults.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Gerontology, Psychology, Marketing, Business or a related field is required.
• Successful record of achieving or exceeding outcomes.
• People in this role must demonstrate the ability to always act professionally and with integrity in the representation of WesleyLife.
• Additional skills required for this position include creative and strategic thinking skills with the ability to propose new ideas and influence team members to explore new approaches. A genuine desire to serve older adults with a passion for health and wellness are essential for success. 

What We Offer   

• The annual salary range for this position is $63,000 - $80,000. Credit is given for years’ of experience.
• Daily Pay: Use this free app to access your wages after payday to handle unexpected expenses.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Including health care, vision, dental, and 401(k).  

Why work at Hearthstone?

Hearthstone, a Ministry of WesleyLife is a community for healthy living located in the heart of Pella offering a full spectrum of services from independent living, assisted living, secured memory and long-term care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation. At Hearthstone, aging and all its wisdom is celebrated as we live out our mission in everything we do!

We celebrate the positive, team-inspired culture at our community all throughout the year. When you commit to Hearthstone, we commit to you with our great perks and benefits, personal development opportunities and educational incentives. Please stop by and check us out!

Why Choose WesleyLife?   

At WesleyLife , you're not just starting a job — you're joining a purpose-driven community where your well-being, growth, and impact truly matter. With nearly 80 years of excellence in serving older adults, we empower our team members to thrive while making meaningful connections and changing lives every day.  

WesleyLife is proud to be recognized as one of Senior Care’s Best Places to Work by WeCare Connect! We’re committed to a workplace where every team member is seen, heard, and appreciated.   

Ready to make a difference? Apply today!   

As part of your pre-hire screening process you will be required to complete a pre-hire health assessment and 4 panel drug screen.