Executive Director/LALD

Job Description

Job Description

Our Carefree Living facility in St Cloud is seeking an experienced and motivated Executive Director/Licensed Assisted Living Director (LALD) to support our assisted living community. At Carefree Living, we are proud to be a caring and supportive employer that values teamwork, communication, leadership, and professional growth. We are committed to delivering exceptional resident-centered care while supporting our employees through collaboration and operational excellence.The Executive Director is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of assisted living communities, including resident care, staffing, regulatory compliance, financial oversight, customer satisfaction, and operational leadership. This leadership role is ideal for a candidate who is confident managing assisted living operations while supporting teams and maintaining high standards of care and service.Schedule: Full-time day shift position with hours outside of that based on the needs of the facilitySalary: Exempt - Competitive wage based on experience.RESPONSIBILITIES:Oversee daily operations of assisted living communities including clinical, administrative, dining, environmental, and staffing functions.Provide leadership and support to managers and staff to ensure high-quality resident-centered care.Maintain compliance with current county, state, and federal assisted living regulations.Partner with the Director of Nursing to ensure services are delivered according to resident care plans.Lead and support QAPI initiatives, safety programs, and operational improvement efforts.Monitor and build census, maintain admissions activity, and CRM documentation.Develop and maintain relationships with referral sources, hospitals, county workers, and community partners.Participate in annual budgeting process and work with Executive team in developing new and creative ways to grow revenue and maximize operational profits to achieve the organization's operating and financial objectives. Monitor budget expenditures with managerial personnel throughout the year.Support employee satisfaction through coaching, mentoring, scheduling support, and staff development.Coordinate investigations, follow-up, and documentation related to complaints or regulatory concerns.Maintain and update the facilities emergency preparedness binder, UDALSA etc.Participate in strategic planning and leadership meetingsMaintain excellent communication with residents, families, staff, and corporate leadership.Perform additional duties as assigned by the Executive Leadership teamQUALIFICATIONS:Current Minnesota Licensed Assisted Living Director (LALD) license requiredPrevious Executive Director or assisted living leadership experience strongly preferredStrong knowledge of Minnesota assisted living regulations and operationsExperience with staffing, budgeting, customer service, and regulatory complianceStrong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skillsAbility to work independently while supporting a team-focused cultureProficiency with Windows-based computer systems and Microsoft Office applicationsAbility to travel locally or regionally as needed to trainings or meetings. BENEFITS:Flexible Schedules/Work-life balanceCompetitive WagesPaid TrainingCustomized orientation plan for your professional developmentEmployee Recognition ProgramsMedical/Dental/Vision insurance, company paid basic life and AD&D insuranceFlex Spending, Dependent Care & HSA options available401K with employer matchFree meal when workingPaid Time OffIf you are a strong assisted living leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about supporting residents and staff, we encourage you to apply.Apply online: Living is an EOE/Drug Free/AA Employer.