Assistant Executive Director - DSL
At Danbury, you don’t just clock in at a job. You walk in the door to a work family who wants to make the day count. We truly believe our employees and residents are a family that comes together to enjoy the good things in life, including one another. When our employees feel special, so do our residents. That’s the Danbury Difference. Candidates should take the time to read all the elements of this job advert carefully Please make your application promptly. Job Summary: The primary purpose of your position is to assist the Executive Director in overseeing the operation of the community by directing policies, procedures, and programs in accordance with organization standards as well as federal, state, and local guidelines. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (Includes the following. Other duties may be assigned.)• Represent the community in dealings with outside agencies, including governmental agencies and third-party payers. • Make written and oral reports/recommendations to management concerning the operation of the community. • Assist in developing plans of correction for cited deficiencies. Ensure such plans incorporate timetables and methods of monitoring to ensure that such deficiencies do not recur as directed by the Executive Director. • Assist in providing survey team members with additional information during the survey that may aid in preventing deficiency citations as directed by the Executive Director. • Ensure that all staff who have access to protected health information receive appropriate and timely training of the community’s policies and procedures governing the management and control of such information. • Assist the Executive Director in ensuring that all community staff, residents, visitors, etc., follow established safety regulations. • Assist in the recruitment and training of competent department directors, team leaders, supervisors, community non-licensed staff, consultants, etc. • Consult with department directors concerning the operation of their departments to assist in eliminating/correcting problem areas, and/or improvement of services. • Ensure that the residents’ rights to fair and equitable treatment, self-determination, individuality, privacy, property, and civil rights, including the right to wage complaints, are well established, and maintained at all times. • Immediately act on reports of allegations of resident abuse and/or misappropriation of resident property by following protocol and reporting as appropriate. • Review resident complaints and grievances with the Executive Director and discuss such actions with resident and family as directed. • Assist residents in establishing and implementing a Resident/Group Council/Support Group. • Maintain a relationship with residents, their families, support staff, etc. to assure that the residents’ needs are continually met. • Ensure that policies governing the timely notice for resident discharges and/or room or roommate changes are strictly followed by all staff. • Report suspected or known incidents of fraud relative to false billings, filing of false cost reports, receipt/payment of kickbacks, etc., to management. • Maintain an excellent working relationship with the medical profession and other health related facilities and organizations through formal working and transfer agreements •Encourage and assist residents to socialize and develop friendships with others. • Assist department directors in the topic selection, planning, conducting, and scheduling of in-service training classes and on-the-job training and orientation programs to assure that current material and programs are continuously provided. • Meet with department directors on a regularly scheduled basis, and conduct/participate in in-service classes and supervisory level training programs. • Attend and participate in workshops, seminars, etc., to keep abreast of current data affecting assisted living communities, as well as to maintain a professional status. • Terminate employment of staff when necessary, documenting and coordinating such actions with the Business Office Manager/Corporate Human Resources. Qualifications: • Excellent communication and organizational skills in order to convey information effectively to staff, residents, family members, visitors, and government agencies. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills in order to choose the best solution and solve problems as they arise. • Must possess the ability and willingness to work harmoniously with others, have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents. • Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residentsserved. • Must have a thorough knowledge of Ohio Residential Care Facility rules and regulations and the survey process. • Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language. Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language. Education/Experience: • A bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a health-related degree is preferred but not required. • Must have, as a minimum two years’ experience in a supervisory capacity in a Senior LivingCommunity. • An unencumbered Nursing Home Administrator’s license or Assisted Living equivalent or meet the licensure requirements of Ohio preferred. We offer a great FULL TIME benefits and perks package! Company Paid Benefits: Short Term Disability (Guardian)-for employee only, benefit percentage 60% of salary! Long Term Disability (Guardian)-for employee only, benefit percentage 60% of salary! Life and AD&D (Guardian) Health Advocate (Employee Assistance Program)-for Employee, Spouse, Dependents, Parents, and Parents in Law. Examples that are available for help: Emotional Support-Stress, Realtionships, Addictions, Mental Illness, Anger, Loss, Depression, Time Management. Work and Life Balance Specialists Employee Optional Benefits: Medical (BCBS)-for Employee, Spouse, and/or Dependents. HSA (Health Savings Account) is optional if Medical is selected. Great tax benefit! Dental (Guardian)-for Employee, Spouse, and/or Dependents. Vision (Guardian VSP)-for Employee, Spouse, and/or Dependents. Additional Voluntary Life (Guardian)-for Employee, Spouse, and/or Dependents. Additional Voluntary AD&D (Guardian) Critical Illness (Guardian)-for Employee, Spouse, and/or Dependents. Hospital Indemnity (Guardian)-for Employee, Spouse, and/or Dependents. Accident (Guardian) Metlife Legal (Legal Shield)-for Employee, Spouse, and/or Dependents. Assistance with Adoption, Lawyers, Wills and Trusts and much more! No waiting periods, no claim forms, no deductibles! Metlife Pet Insurance Wide range of coverages for your fur babies! All dog and cat breeds are covered. Identity Theft (All State) 401(k) with Matching (TransAmerica) Tuition Reimbursement Perks: Vacation from 90th Day of Employment Worked Holidays Paid @ Double Time! On Demand Pay Option Bonuses: Employee Referral Bonus Opportunities Danbury Senior Living provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. xaygatp This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
