Administrator | Park Place & Sycamore Run

Cedar Lake, Inc; New Castle (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Paid Time Off accrual starts day 1

Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

401k retirement savings program

Year-End Bonus

Job summary

Cedar Lake, Inc. in Kentucky seeks an Administrator to lead the day-to-day operations of the ICF/IID facilities, including Park Place and Sycamore Run. You will implement the operating structure, oversee staff, and report to the CEO with regular updates.

The role requires a Master’s degree preferred and at least five years in long-term care or IDD administration, plus a valid KY LTC license and a driver’s license. This is a full-time position focused on compassionate care and compliance.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree preferred; other relevant fields acceptable.
• At least five years of experience in long-term care and/or IDD administration.
• Licensed as a KY Long Term Care Administrator; a valid driver’s license.
• Experience in administration, management, and direct supervision preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the ICF/IID facilities (Park Place & Sycamore Run).
• Implement agency policies and operating structures; hire and delegate responsibilities with CEO approval.
• Provide timely updates and reports to CEO and Board as requested.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and maintain facility staffing and budgets.
• Coordinate programs, resources, and inter-facility collaborations.
• Maintain census, engage families, guardians, and staff effectively.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

Master’s degree preferred

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration / Non-Profit Administration / Human Services

Tools

KY Long Term Care Administrator license

Job description

Unconditional love for people with disabilities – this is the heart of who we are and whom we employ at Cedar Lake. We are the largest private provider of residential and community-based services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in the state of Kentucky. We are a local non-profit organization founded in 1970 by Louisville-area parents of people with IDD. We believe that a well-trained staff, committed to the mission and vision of Cedar Lake, will successfully offer a high level of compassionate, capable care, responsive to the needs of the mind, body, and the spirit of the people we serve. We are seeking qualified individuals who are determined to share meaningful interactions that cultivate mutual respect and unconditional love to those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our employees are the cornerstone of all that we do, and our team provides friendly and regular support to our staff of over 450 people.

Why you’ll love working here:

• Opportunities for Year-End Bonus
• Weekly Pay
• Paid Time Off (PTO) Accrual Starts Day 1, PTO can be used after 60 days
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 401k retirement savings program

What you’ll do:

The Administrator is the chief of staff and is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the ICF/IID residential facilities of Cedar Lake Park Place and Sycamore Run. This role is also empowered to implement the operating structure and practices of the agency, pursuant policy, including the hiring and delegation of responsibilities and authority to those select persons having jurisdiction over the various departments of the corporation, subject to the approval of the CEO. The Administrator is directly responsible to the CEO.

• Provides timely updates and report pertinent information to the CEO and Board of Directors upon request.
• Attends board, committee, and staff meetings as appropriate or directed, and submit periodic written reports outlining activities of departments.
• Ensures and assumes responsibility for the day-to-day management of the assigned ICF(s).
• Develops, coordinates, and ensures compliance with all policies, goals, and objectives.
• Ensures regulatory compliance of programs and staffing.
• Responsible for the agency’s position in securing and/or maintaining applicable criteria for licensing, regulations, and standards, as may be appropriate & desirable.
• Establishes and maintains professional contracts.
• Coordinates the planning and positioning of programs & resources.
• Coordinates analysis of Individuals supported, making, and implementing necessary changes to the appropriate levels of care.
• Ensures the coordination of departmental directors towards the facility’s objectives.
• Demonstrates knowledge of industry standards and trends.
• Maintains adequate staffing of qualified employees.
• Acts as the liaison between all employees and the corporation; and be generally responsible for the actions, conduct, and performance of such employees.
• Coordinates service relationships with Park Place and Sycamore Run departments.
• Coordinates staff between Park Place & Sycamore Run and Jericho Road, as needed.
• Works closely with the Administrator of Jericho Road to coordinate resources between the facilities as necessary and appropriate.
• Establishes operational budgets and maintains compliance.
• Ensures adequate census-prospects.
• Works closely with families, guardians. Communicates and interacts effectively and tactfully with the Individuals, visitors, families, peers, and other personnel.
• Advocates for the needs of individuals supported at facilities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What sets you apart:

• Master’s degree is preferred. Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Non-Profit Administration, Human Services, or a related field is required.
• At least five years of applicable experience in long-term care and/or intellectual/developmental disability or related field is required. Applicable experience in administration, management, and direct-line supervision is preferred.
• Must possess a high level of organization, strategic thinking, and innovative thought.
• Valid KY Long Term Care Administrator license is required.
• Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional experience is preferred.
• Valid driver’s license is required.

What your typical schedule looks like:

• Exempt, Salaried. Full-time, 40 hours per week minimum. Weekends, evenings, and additional hours are routinely expected as required by the responsibilities of the role. Requires flexibility to meet the needs of the Individuals and the agency.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.