Executive Director

Executive Director
$85,000- $95,000/year | Full-Time
Location: Highview in the Woodlands | Rockton, IL

Make a difference in someone's life every day. 
Join the Wesley Willows family, where your work is more than a job—it's a fulfilling journey of personal and professional growth, guided by strong ethics and a commitment to compassionate service.

Why Join Us?

• Make an Impact: This is your opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others!
• Competitive Pay: $85,000- $95,000/year
• Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week, as scheduled
• Supportive Team: We value our team members just as much as the people we serve
• Quick Hiring: Apply today and hear back within 48 hours

What You'll Do:

• Lead daily operations across Assisted Living and Memory Care, overseeing resident care, staffing, compliance, and service excellence
• Coach and develop department leaders across all departments
• Ensure every resident has a personalized, dignity-driven care plan with specialized dementia support
• Own regulatory compliance, leading surveys, audits, and corrective action follow-through
• Serve as the primary resource for families, resolving concerns and keeping them informed and engaged
• Manage budgets, staffing levels, and resources while partnering with sales on occupancy goals
• Contribute as a senior leader, participating in on-call rotation and reporting directly to corporate leadership

What You'll Need:

• Minimum 2 years of management experience in health care, housing with services, or adult day care or providing similar services to the elderly
• Preferred three to five years of progressive leadership and management experience in a senior living community
• Experience working with geriatric populations required
• Must be 21 years of age of older
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred

Benefits Available to Qualified Employees:

• Financial Wellness Perks: Access earned wages before payday through ZayZoon, plus tools and resources to support your financial wellbeing.
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Life/AD&D Insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Mail Order Pharmacy
• Telemedicine
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program

To apply, please complete the required questionnaire. We accept applications on a rolling basis.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), political affiliation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please let us know. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants.

Applicants for this position must be able to produce a negative drug test. Applicants may be subject to a background check. Employees in this position must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. If requested, this organization will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations to enable employees with disabilities to perform the position’s essential job duties. As markets change and the Organization grows, job descriptions may change over time as requirements and employee skill levels evolve. With this understanding, this organization retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Our Commitment to Health & Safety The wellbeing of our residents and team members is our top priority. To help keep everyone safe, we ask all team members to receive a yearly flu shot (with medical and religious exemptions available), While we do not require the COVID-19 vaccine for employment, we do collect vaccination status in accordance with health guidelines. This helps us keep our community informed, safe, and prepared. Candidates must also complete a QuantiFERON Gold TB Blood Test as part of their pre-hire drug screen and physical.

Due to the safety-sensitive nature of skilled nursing services and participation in Medicare and Medicaid programs, employment is contingent upon successful completion of:

• Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act Screening
• National, State, County Criminal Background Checks
• Federal and state exclusion screening (OIG/Medicare/Medicaid)
• Pre-employment drug screening (including marijuana)
• Verification of work authorization
• Applicable registry verification (CNA. Nurse)
• Motor vehicle record view for positions requiring driving