Executive Director

Ridgefield, Connecticut

Ridgefield Station is professionally managed by Senior Living Residences, who enjoys an exceptional reputation among both families and professionals for providing quality care, creating innovative programs that enhance quality of life for residents and for maintaining the highest of industry standards. But it is our associates' commitment to our "Right Values" philosophy that established and maintains this position of excellence, respect and trustworthiness in the senior housing industry. Working in the assisted living field requires compassion, integrity. Our most successful associates don't view their role as just a job but as an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of seniors.

Ridgefield Station's caring and compassionate leadership team creates an atmosphere of respect, operational excellence, and meaningful engagement with our senior residents. Our associates appreciate our safe, home-like, and fun work environment. We are proud to have been ranked #1 in The Boston Globe's 2024 List of Top Places to Work and #35 in the nation by USA Today! Ridgefield Station is located at 55 Old Quarry Road, Ridgefield, CT. Learn more about Ridgefield Station here.

SCHEDULE:

Full Time: salaried position with on-call responsibilities and rotating weekend on-duty

PAY & BENEFITS:
Annual salary starting at $110,000, with a comprehensive sales bonus structure offering the ability to make an additional $30,000 - $50,000+ per year.

Our comprehensive standard benefits program starts on the day of hire and includes paid time off, holiday pay, health insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield, dental, and vision insurance, disability coverage, complimentary life insurance and a pre-tax retirement savings plan with a company match. We also offer the following perks and incentives to all associates:

• DEI Initiatives - A regular opportunity for all associates to voice opinions and ideas to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion for the whole company!
• Generous bonus program for referring associates and or residents (up to $2,500!)
• Retail discounts include cellphone plans, pet insurance, home & auto insurance, car rentals, identity theft protection, office supplies, concert & museum tickets, travel, shopping, and much more!
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) to offset medical plan and health care expenses.
• Nationwide tuition rewards program.
• Reduced meal costs during shifts at the community.
• Extensive professional development and education programs, including the opportunity to become a Certified Dementia Practitioner
• Commuter Benefits include pre-tax savings on public transportation passes and parking

WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING?

Our community offers 98 thoughtfully designed apartments in a quaint setting that feels warm, welcoming, and easy to call home. The Executive Director (ED) has primary responsibility for all operational aspects of the community, including maintaining full occupancy, ensuring financial performance and regulatory compliance, and managing associates. The ED oversees all activities related to providing assisted living accommodations (as applicable), ensuring that services are provided in an uncompromising manner and in accordance with the highest standards to meet the goals and mission of SLR and the Community. The ED develops a relationship of trust and caring with residents, families, associates and professional referral sources, and maintains a safe and secure environment for residents, staff and visitors.

• Responsible for maximizing gross revenue and net operating income of Community by achieving and maintaining full occupancy. Responsible for maximizing gross revenue and net operating income of Community by achieving and maintaining full occupancy.
• Ensure the financial health and smooth business operation of the community by overseeing the management of all business functions.
• Develop an in depth working knowledge of assisted living regulations promulgated by the Connecticut Department of Public Health.
• Lead the team in a way that upholds SLR's commitment to "Valuing Associates".
• Participate in Manager-on-Duty (MOD) rotation and oversee participation of all managers for weekend/holiday coverage.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 5+ years of senior healthcare experience; Professional licensure in related healthcare field preferred.
• Teamwork: Promote a positive team spirit and a culture of cooperation, openness, enthusiasm, customer service, and an atmosphere conducive to growth.
• Trustworthiness: Demonstrate an acute sense of responsibility and moral integrity with strong follow-through on commitments, inspiring the trust of others.
• Professionalism: Provide leadership; take the initiative, handle pressure and be level-headed in emergencies, treat others with respect, excel at project management.
• Communication: Interact clearly and effectively with an openness to other people's ideas and thoughts; Demonstrate patience, tact, positive energy and enthusiasm.
• Technical Ability: You can't be successful at this job if you are averse to technology! We use technology to do our jobs and communicate with residents, families and coworkers.
• Knowledge of Alzheimer's Disease, related dementias, and behavior management techniques, and a sincere desire to work with cognitively impaired residents.
• Committed to SLR's Right Values, the ethical principles that guide SLR and the Community.

Pay Range: $110,000 - $130,000 per hour