Director of Senior Services

St Johns Community Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

St. John's Community Health in Los Angeles, CA, is seeking a Director of Senior Services to build and lead a new community-based program for older adults.

You will shape strategy, oversee operations, partnerships, and financial performance while serving as the primary ambassador to community organizations and senior networks. The role requires a senior leader with a background in health or human services, a track record of launching programs, and strong skills in partnership development,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Nursing, Social Work, Gerontology, Business Administration, or a related human services field.
• Minimum five (5) years of progressively responsible management experience in healthcare, human services, community programs, or related operations.
• Demonstrated experience developing and launching a program, service line, or community initiative from concept to implementation.
• Proven success developing, managing, and sustaining community partnerships.
• Strong leadership, project management, and strategic planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Define program outcomes, performance metrics, and evaluation strategies.
• Build, cultivate, and maintain strategic partnerships with community organizations, faith-based groups, senior centers, healthcare organizations, and local agencies.
• Negotiate partnership agreements and establish referral pathways that support program objectives.
• Represent SJCH within community coalitions, aging networks, and senior service organizations.
• Collaborate with SJCH clinical leadership to provide community-based preventive health programs, screenings, immunizations, and wellness initiatives.
• Ensure all services meet organizational standards for quality, privacy, documentation, and compliance.
• Foster a culture centered on dignity, respect, diversity, inclusion, and person-centered care.
• Develop and manage program budgets in partnership with Finance.
• Collaborate with Grants and Development teams to identify and pursue funding opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and organizational requirements governing senior services.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration

Bachelor's degree in Public Health

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Bachelor's degree in Gerontology

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Job description

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Director of Senior Services

Regular Full-Time Los Angeles, CA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 4271

Salary Range: $125,000.00 To $139,000.00 Annually

At St. John's Community Health, we are committed to helping older adults live healthier, more connected, and independent lives. The Director of Senior Services is a unique leadership opportunity to build and lead a community-based senior services program from the ground up. This individual will oversee the program's strategy, operations, partnerships, financial performance, and outcomes while serving as the primary ambassador to community organizations, faith-based partners, healthcare providers, and senior-serving networks.

This is an ideal role for an innovative and mission-driven leader who thrives in building new programs, developing community partnerships, and creating sustainable services that positively impact the lives of older adults.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Nursing, Social Work, Gerontology, Business Administration, or a related human services field.
• Minimum five (5) years of progressively responsible management experience in healthcare, human services, community programs, or related operations.
• Demonstrated experience developing and launching a program, service line, or community initiative from concept to implementation.
• Proven success developing, managing, and sustaining community partnerships.
• Strong leadership, project management, and strategic planning skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Public Health (MPH), Healthcare Administration (MHA), Social Work (MSW), Business Administration (MBA), Gerontology, or a related field.
• Experience in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) or other safety-net healthcare setting.
• Established relationships with organizations serving older adults within the SJCH service area.
• Experience with grant writing, grant management, and program development.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Define program outcomes, performance metrics, and evaluation strategies.

Community Partnership Development

• Build, cultivate, and maintain strategic partnerships with community organizations, faith-based groups, senior centers, healthcare organizations, and local agencies.
• Negotiate partnership agreements and establish referral pathways that support program objectives.
• Represent SJCH within community coalitions, aging networks, and senior service organizations.
• Serve as the primary spokesperson and relationship leader for the Senior Services Program.

Clinical & Operational Coordination

• Collaborate with SJCH clinical leadership to provide community-based preventive health programs, screenings, immunizations, and wellness initiatives.
• Ensure all services meet organizational standards for quality, privacy, documentation, and compliance.

Leadership & Team Development

• Foster a culture centered on dignity, respect, diversity, inclusion, and person-centered care.
• Develop and manage program budgets in partnership with Finance.
• Collaborate with Grants and Development teams to identify and pursue funding opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and organizational requirements governing senior services.

Skills

The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker and hands-on leader who excels at building programs, developing partnerships, and driving measurable results. Success in this role requires exceptional relationship-building abilities, strong business and operational acumen, and the ability to navigate complex community and healthcare environments. The Director must be comfortable engaging with executive leadership, community stakeholders, healthcare providers, participants, families, and funding partners.

Key skills include:

• Leadership, coaching, and team development
• Budget management and financial oversight

Why Join St. John's Community Health?

St. John's Community Health is committed to advancing health equity and improving outcomes for underserved communities. As the founding leader of this innovative Senior Services Program, you will have the opportunity to build a lasting legacy that expands access to care, reduces barriers to services, and enhances the quality of life for older adults throughout our communities. Your leadership will directly shape the future of senior services at SJCH and create meaningful impact for generations of seniors and their families.