Senior Vice President, Senior Living Operations

Description

Wallick Mission: Opening doors to homes, opportunities, and hope.

Wallick Values: Our Values flow directly from our Mission and set the expectation for how all associates work together. These values are:

• Care
• Character
• Collaboration
  
  

Position Summary: In accordance with Wallick Mission and Values, the Senior Vice President of Senior Living will play a crucial role in driving the overall success of our organization. You will provide strategic direction, oversee operational efficiency, and ensure the delivery of high-quality care and services to our residents. Drawing upon your extensive experience in the assisted living industry, you will lead a diverse team of professionals, promote a culture of care, character, and collaboration, and foster a supportive environment for our associates. The ideal candidate will have multi-site experience and a proven track record of strategically leading and growing assisted living organizations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership:
• Develop and implement the organization's strategic vision and long-term plans in alignment with our core values.
• Provide guidance and oversight to department heads, fostering a culture of care, character, and collaboration throughout the organization.
• Drive operational excellence, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and promoting continuous quality improvement.
• Operational Management:
• Champion operational excellence and continuous improvement within the day-to-day operations of the Senior Living business unit, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and the delivery of exceptional care and services.
• Partner with centralized corporate support departments to establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics, and processes to drive operational effectiveness.
• Lead efforts to enhance operational processes, systems, and technology to improve resident experiences.
• Maximize efficiency across multi-site portfolio with scalable and repeatable standards across all communities.
• Financial Management:
• Work closely with Finance and Human Resources support teams to develop and manage the organization's annual budget and financial goals.
• Monitor financial performance, identify areas for improvement, and develop strategies to optimize revenue and control costs.
• Provide guidance and support for financial planning, reporting, and forecasting activities.
• Partner with development teams to evaluate proformas for operational viability.
• Team Leadership and Development:
• Promote a culture of operational excellence, accountability, and collaboration across communities and within centralized corporate support functions.
• Foster a culture of care, character, and collaboration, promoting an environment that values diversity, inclusivity, and employee well-being.
• Lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing team, providing mentorship, coaching, and professional growth opportunities.
• Promote effective communication, collaboration, and teamwork across communities and corporate support teams.
• Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management:
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, laws, and licensing requirements across multiple states.
• Oversee risk management initiatives, identify potential risks, and implement proactive measures to mitigate them.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, best practices, and changes in regulations, making recommendations for organizational adjustments as needed.
  
  

Qualifications and Experience:

• Master’s degree in business administration or healthcare administration.
• 10-15 years of executive level leadership experience in the assisted living industry with multi-site experience.
• Proven experience scaling operations of a growing business unit in partnership with a centrally driven operational support model.
• Technically savvy with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare regulations, compliance, and licensing requirements.
• Exceptional leadership and strategic operational skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams.
• Excellent financial acumen and experience managing budgets and financial performance.
• Outstanding communication, collaboration, interpersonal, and problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrated commitment to the core values of care, character, and collaboration.
  
  

Physical Demands: Position requires work to be performed in an office setting. Extensive use of a computer, keyboard and mouse; requires walking talking, seeing and hearing. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Work Environment: Work takes place in an office setting with moderate noise levels. Occasional travel may be required.