Assistant Operating Director - Birmingham, AL

Cornerstone Caregiving; Vestavia Hills (AL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 days PTO

Phone stipend

Benefits & bonus opportunities

Job summary

Cornerstone Caregiving is seeking an Assistant Operating Director in Birmingham, AL, to lead in-office operations and support the Operating Director as second-in-command. The role focuses on scheduling, client care quality, staff coaching, and day-to-day office management.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of management experience, healthcare leadership, and the ability to train and onboard staff. A Bachelor's degree is preferred but not required, with benefits, a phone stipend, and PTO

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.
• 2+ years in management, leadership operations, or HR.
• Experience hiring, recruiting, training, scheduling, supervising staff.
• Leadership experience in healthcare or home care is a plus.
• Ability to autonomously manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee in-office scheduling operations to ensure timely coverage and quality client care.
• Lead, coach, and support staff; reinforce standards, values, and culture.
• Onboard and train new office managers; conduct weekly 1:1s and performance reviews.
• Share on-call rotation and manage payroll notes, shift verification, and operational updates.
• Support recruitment and onboarding to drive office growth; ensure documentation aligns with policies.
• Serve as backup for client assessments when the Operating Director is unavailable.

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Scheduling

Recruiting

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

Birmingham, AL | Full-Time | Leadership Role |$50,000+ Benefits & Bonus Opportunities

AtCornerstone Caregiving, we are dedicated to helping older adults age in place with dignity, compassion, and exceptional support. As we continue rapid nationwide growth across more than450offices, we are building strong in-office leadership teams to ensure every client and caregiver receives the highest level of care.

We are seeking anAssistant Operating Director (AOD), akey leadership roleand the Operating Director’ssecond-in-command. This position leads in-office operations, scheduling oversight, staff support and development, client care quality, and communication with Home Base. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love developing people, and bring strong organizational and operational excellence to your work, this role is for you.

Office Leadership & Operations

• Serve as the OD’s primary in-office partner, helping drive daily operations and maintain a strong, cohesive work environment.
• Lead, coach, and support in-office staff; reinforce Cornerstone’s standards, values, and culture.
• Onboard and train new office managers, ensuring clarity, confidence, and consistent performance.
• Conductweekly 1:1 check-ins, performance reviews, coaching, and disciplinary action when needed.
• Shareon-call rotationwith office leadership.
• Oversee administrative workflow and follow-through, including payroll notes, shift verification, and operations updates.
• Maintain accurate documentation in alignment with Cornerstone policies and state requirements.
• Assist with recruiting, onboarding steps, and staff oversight to support office growth.

Client Care & Quality Assurance

• Oversee scheduling operations to ensure timely coverage and an excellent client experience.
• Respond to client escalations with urgency, professionalism, and empathy.
• Conductcheck-up calls, quality visits, and client follow-ups to ensure satisfaction and care continuity.
• Ensurestate-required supervisory visitsare completed (as applicable).
• Serve as a backup for client assessments when the Operating Director is unavailable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degreepreferred but not required, high school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years of experiencein management, leadership operations, or human resources.
• Experience hiring, recruiting, training, scheduling, and supervising staff.
• Leadership experience within the healthcare or home care industry.
• Ability to workautonomouslyin a fast-paced environment.
• Comfort managing multiple priorities and shifting needs throughout the day.

Other Requirements

• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance.
• High proficiency with technology, especiallyGoogle Workspace.
• High attention to detail and exceptional follow-through skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• 12 days of PTOannually.
• Phone stipend.
• Leadership development, mentorship, and opportunities for career growth as Cornerstone expands nationwide.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• You are thecentral in-office leader, ensuring clarity, rhythm, and daily operational success.
• You will directly shape staff performance, team culture, and client experience.
• You’ll grow in leadership through hands-on coaching, development, and operational oversight.
• Your work makes adirect impacton seniors, caregivers, and families in your community.

Join a mission that matters.

**We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment 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.**