Snapshot

Denomination: Confidential 

The Role: Interim CEO

Location: Central California

About the Interim CEO: 

The Interim CEO will have direct charge of the affairs and management of the corporation in all matters as defined by the Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws. These include supervision of employees, maintenance of the accounting system and management oversight of all aspects of daily facility operations, assuring deliverance with the highest standard of quality and satisfaction, as directed by the governing board. The Interim CEO is also responsible for assuring that all functions are consistent with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations.

It is expected that this interim role will be needed for a minimum of 6-9 months. The interim CEO will be eligible to be considered for the permanent CEO role. 

The Interim CEO Responsibilities Include: 

• Communicate policy, decisions, and directives from the Trustees to the residents and staff.

• Implement and enforce the policies of the Trustees, and serve as a conduit through which residents and staff communicate concerns to Trustees.

• Promote the facility through various market strategies to the general public.

• Develop and maintain avenues of communication with congregations of Transformation Ministries, the American Baptist Churches of Los Angeles the Southwest and Hawaii, for marketing, fund development, and ministry enhancement.

• Report significant information to Trustees on all corporate-related matters, including finance, marketing, care, and employee issues.

• Direct the development of an annual corporate budget forecasting revenues and expenses and a capital budget as a means of assuring a financially viable operation.

• Provide leadership to corporate strategic planning involving trustees, staff, residents, and others as appropriate.

• Ensure the completion of an annual certified audit.

• Monitor financial performance on a monthly basis, including capital expenditures as measured against the budget.

• Conduct periodic and annual performance evaluations.

• Develop a corporate organizational chart identifying lines of accountability for day-to-day management.

• Develop and implement policies that anticipate the operating needs of the various departments of the facility.

• Function as a leader with staff both in terms of commitment and example, modeling ethical principles and corporate character.

• Recruit and employ a workforce sufficient to provide a level of care and service required by regulation and by expected quality of care.

• Provide new employee and trustee orientation, training, and in-service education to enhance skills and knowledge of the organization.

• Be familiar with federal, state, and local regulations and assure compliance.

• Maintain effective fund development, public relations, and marketing.

Required Other Functions

• Involvement in community/civic/health programs and activities.

• Attend and participate in applicable continuing educational programs.

• Participate in and support both state and national professional organizations.

• Be willing to work beyond normal working hours as necessary.

• Represent the organization at functions, conventions, and seminars.

What You Bring: 

The following describes many of the characteristics of the ideal candidate for the Interim CEO:

Education & Experience

• B.A. or B.S. degree from a recognized college or university is required

• Graduate degree, or equivalent in experience, in business, hospital administration, health care, gerontology, ministry, or other related fields, preferred

• Experience as an Executive Director, C.E.O., or senior management position with a multi-level care facility is preferred

• Experience as an interim CEO or Executive Director in a multi-care or Senior Living environment would be a plus. 

• Experience in the management of multiple services/departments and supervision of a large staff is required.

• Possession or willingness to obtain a California Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFE) license

• Possession of a Skilled Nursing  Administrator License is required

• Possession of, or willingness to obtain, a valid California Nursing Home Administrator’s license

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language

• Working knowledge (or commitment to become knowledgeable) of gerontology, medical practices, and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to care and services to older persons 

• Ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the necessary programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures governing services to older persons

• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant

• Ability to work through stressful situations and deadlines

• Ability to manage hostile, emotionally upset residents, family members, employees, etc.

• Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agents, and the general public

• Ability to work harmoniously with and supervise professionals and non-professionals

Personal Characteristics & Qualifications

• Possesses a deep and vital commitment to Jesus Christ and to living out that faith in their daily lives, whether at work or at home

• Views this role as a ministry calling more than a “job.”

• “People person” who actively interacts with both staff and residents regularly

• Heart for the elderly who are under his/her care

• A visionary leader who can see down the road and can proactively address potential challenges and/or pursue opportunities for growth

• Strong business and financial acumen that will ensure the fiscal and operational health of the organization

• Interruptible

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