Center Director - Lutheran Senior LIFE

'I just love working there and that's a good place to work'

'It feels good every day to know that what you do at your job, will help and make a difference in somebody’s life. Especially elderly people that feel lonely, sick and abandoned by friends and family. We are there for them. I love to work at Lutheran and I love my Participants. Because of the pandemic we can’t see each other everyday-but I call them; and I can feel their happiness when they hear my voice. They know I care.

Those are real statements from real employees at Lutheran Senior LIFE.

We hope you feel the same way once you experience what it is like to work here.....

*Caring* *Teamwork* *Kindness* *Open Communication* *Positive Attitude* This is how our team members describe the culture at Lutheran Senior LIFE! Apply today to find out more!

We are hiring a Full-Time (Mon-Fri / 8:30a-5pm) Center Director for our brand new program in Union County! This role is based in Plainfield, NJ.

The Center Director is responsible for all disciplines and services provided through a PACE including all administrative responsibility related to the direct operation of the Center and managing daily planning and coordination of center-based activities to include facilitation of daily meetings, participant/caregiver care issues, conflict resolution, co-facilitator of interdisciplinary team meetings and other related follow-up.

Oversees all related operations and provides supervision and leadership to ensure that services provided meet with current best professional practices and adhere to all legal and regulatory requirements while ensuring that persons receiving services are treated with the highest degree of dignity and respect.

Basic Qualifications:

Education/Training/Certifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in health or human services field, nursing, or social work

Skill(s):

1. Demonstrated ability to work in an interdisciplinary team setting.
2. Demonstrated leadership and management skills
3. Excellent interpersonal relations in managing professional and paraprofessional staff
4. Clinical expertise and leadership

Experience:

1. Minimum of 1 year working with frail or elderly, preferably in community based care
2. 3 years of experience in a management position
3. 5 years experience in healthcare

Medical Clearance:

Employees must have medical clearance for communicable diseases and up-to-date immunizations before having direct participant contact

We care about our team members and the people we serve, so we made the decision to require all employees to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Only candidates that are vaccinated or willing to be vaccinated should apply.

LSMNJ is an Equal Opportunity Employer.