Executive Director

Community First Solutions; Bloomfield Hills (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS Senior Holdings, LLC in Michigan is seeking an Executive Director to lead Orchard Hill, a senior living community. You will oversee daily operations, ensure regulatory compliance, manage finances, and guide a dedicated team to deliver high-quality, resident-centered care.

The role requires strong leadership, clear communication, and a proven ability to mentor staff, build partnerships with residents and families, and uphold the organization's mission in a dynamic, regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in healthcare administration or related field.
• Two years’ experience in long-term care.
• Proven leadership and management skills in a healthcare setting.
• Strong understanding of regulatory compliance and ethical leadership.
• Experience with Independent living communities strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations and direction of the property.
• Uphold mission, vision, and goals; promote culture.
• Direct activities of staff; delegate and supervise.
• Ensure compliance with state/local standards and licensing.
• Develop and maintain safety, quality, and service standards.
• Represent the community with government agencies and partners.

Skills

Leadership experience

Regulatory compliance

Resident-centered care

Staff development

Communication skills

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Are you an leader who thrives on creating exceptional living experiences for seniors? Do you believe that aging with dignity means fostering a community built on respect, compassion, and purpose? If you’re ready to lead a dedicated team and make a lasting impact, we’re looking for YOU to join us at CFS Senior Holdings, LLC! We are seeking an Executive Director to oversee day-to-day operations at Orchard Hill—a welcoming senior living community where residents are empowered to live life to the fullest in a safe, supportive, and vibrant environment.

Why You’ll Love Us:

• Mission-Driven Work: We lead with compassion, integrity, and a true sense of purpose.
• Supportive Culture: Work alongside dedicated professionals who value collaboration and respect.
• Stability & Growth: Be part of a growing organization with advancement opportunities and professional development support.
• Community Impact: Make a meaningful difference in the lives of seniors and their families every single day.

Why We’ll Love You:

• You have proven leadership experience in senior living, healthcare, or a similar operational role.
• You demonstrate exceptional communication and decision-making skills, with a deep understanding of regulatory compliance and ethical leadership.
• You’re passionate about resident-centered care and dedicated to maintaining high service standards.
• You’re an experienced mentor who can motivate and develop staff, fostering both accountability and collaboration.
• You thrive in a dynamic, people-focused environment and are skilled at building relationships with residents, families, employees, and community partners.
• You’re organized, detail-oriented, and committed to upholding a safe, positive, and efficient workplace.

Ready to lead a team where purpose meets impact?
Apply today and join us in creating a community where every resident is supported, cared for, and celebrated.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the efficient operations and overall management and direction of the day-to-day functions of the property in accordance with state and local standards, guidelines and regulations
• Supports the mission, vision, and goals of the organization, upholding and promoting company culture and vision
• Assumes the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability of directing the overall management and control of the activities and programs of the property, its residents, and financial assets. Delegates administrative authority and responsibility for day-to –day operations to personnel in charge with absent from property.
• Interviews, evaluates, coordinates, motivates, monitors performance, schedules and supervises staff in accordance with company policy
• Ensures staff evaluations, merit pay increases, reprimands, disciplinary actions and terminations are conducted fairly and in compliance with company policy and state laws.
• Responsible to round on all building team members formally (direct reports) and informally on a regular basis.
• Ensures that disciplinary action is administered fairly and without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, age, sex, religion, handicap or marital status
• Develops an administrative plan and procedures to ensure clear definition of lines of responsibility, equitable workloads, and adequate supervision of all employees
• Consults with department directors concerning the operation of their departments to assist in eliminating/correcting problem areas and/or improvement of service
• Promotes and protects residents’ rights and treat residents with dignity and respect
• Demonstrates the ability to remain calm under stressful conditions
• Ensures management team complies with their continuing education program requirements
• Assures implementation of all operating and financial controls required under company policy. Considers all expenditures within the constraints of budget. Supervises maintenance of financial records, including billing, and accounts receivable.
• Responsible to the VP of Health Services for resident census and any other requested/required reports
• Maintains the physical property and services necessary to support the safety, health and well-being of the residents accepted for admission. Assure that residents are accepted at appropriate level for property licensure
• Ensures provision of services to the residents with appropriate regard for the residents’ physical and mental well-being and needs, including those services identified in the residents’ pre-admission appraisal
• Represents the property in dealing with outside agencies, including governmental agencies. Participates in property surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies
• Reviews and develops a plan of correction of deficiencies, noted during survey inspection
• Interprets the property’s policies and procedures to employees, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies, etc. as necessary
• Develops a strong referral development program by service as primary liaison with and taking a leadership role in the community regarding aging and dementia issues
• Develops and is responsible for continuous quality improvement at the Community
• Recognizes and responds to changes in the senior and dementia care industries and responds appropriately
• Responsible for the workplace safety including, but not limited to active Safety Committee adherence to all OSHA requirements, proper safety training for all employees, Injury and Illness Prevention Plan, Hazard Communications Plan, Exposure Control Plan and management of the workers’ compensations injuries
• Complete all hours of state mandated continuing education each year
• Promotes the property in a positive manner and effectively communicate the organizations’ values to residents, visitors, co-workers and the community
• Abides by the company Always Behaviors each and every day as we serve our clients, colleagues, and community.
• All other duties as assigned and/or appropriate to the position.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree and education (BS/BS) or equivalent

Licenses or other required certifications: Required to have at least one of the following:

• Be licensed as a nursing home administrator;
• have 3,000 hours of direct operational responsibility for a senior housing facility;
• Complete 100 credit hours of post-high school education in the field of gerontology or health care

Experience: Two years’ experience in long-term care

Specialized knowledge, skills, or abilities:

• Proven leadership and management skills in a healthcare setting
• Excellent decision-making skills regarding finance and budgeting
• Experience with Independent living communities strongly preferred