Center Manager – Houghton Lake

Michigan Masons; Houghton Lake (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b)

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

PACE Central Michigan is seeking a Center Manager to oversee the daily operations of our new Houghton Lake Center, opening late fall and beginning in September 2026. The role reports to the Executive Director and coordinates all services and disciplines with a participant-centered approach.

You will supervise nursing, personal care, recreation, and administrative staff; manage admissions, assessments, and care planning; ensure regulatory compliance and Medicaid support; and foster a

Qualifications

• Clinical licensure such as LPN, RN/BSN, MSW or similar healthcare credentials preferred.
• Experience in healthcare leadership, care coordination, participant services, or interdisciplinary teams.
• Minimum of five (5) years in healthcare, with at least two (2) years in supervision.
• Experience working with frail elderly populations.
• Current Michigan licensure where applicable.
• Valid Michigan driver's license, reliable transportation, and proof of insurance/registration.
• CPR certification or willingness to obtain upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all day center operations, including care planning, interdisciplinary meetings, assessments, and family conferences.
• Supervise and support multidisciplinary staff, including nursing, personal care, recreation, and administrative team members.
• Coordinate participant admissions, assessments, and ongoing care needs.
• Ensure effective communication of participant status changes across the care team.
• Manage center budget and resources responsibly.
• Serve as a liaison between staff, leadership, and community service providers.
• Support 24-hour care coordination and service delivery.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Assist with Medicaid application and redetermination processes.
• Promote a positive, collaborative team environment aligned with PACE mission and values.

Skills

Healthcare leadership

Care coordination

Team supervision

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Budget management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Clinical licensure (LPN/RN/BSN/MSW)

Michigan licensure

CPR certification

Job description

PACE Central Michigan is seeking a Center Manager to oversee the daily operations of our new Houghton Lake Center, currently under construction and anticipated to open in late fall of this year. This position is expected to begin in September of 2026. Under the direction of the Executive Director, this role is responsible for the coordination of all services and disciplines within the center, ensuring high-quality, participant-centered care while establishing efficient operations from the ground up.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all day center operations, including care planning, interdisciplinary meetings, assessments, and family conferences
• Supervise and support multidisciplinary staff, including nursing, personal care, recreation, and administrative team members
• Coordinate participant admissions, assessments, and ongoing care needs
• Ensure effective communication of participant status changes across the care team
• Manage center budget and resources responsibly
• Serve as a liaison between staff, leadership, and community service providers
• Support 24-hour care coordination and service delivery
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and ensure regulatory compliance
• Assist with Medicaid application and redetermination processes
• Promote a positive, collaborative team environment aligned with PACE mission and values

Qualifications:

• Clinical licensure such as LPN, RN/BSN, MSW, or similar healthcare credentials preferred.
• Candidates with strong experience in healthcare leadership, care coordination, participant services, or interdisciplinary team environments are encouraged to apply.
• Minimum of five (5) years of healthcare experience, including at least two (2) years in a supervisory role
• At least one (1) year of experience working with the frail elderly population
• Current Michigan licensure (as applicable)
• Valid Michigan driver's license, reliable transportation, and proof of insurance/registration
• CPR certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire)

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

PACE Central Michigan is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.