Executive Director

Carefree Living; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Schedules/Work-life balance

Competitive Wages

Paid Training

Customized orientation plan

Employee Recognition Programs

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

401K with employer match

Free meal when working

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Carefree Living in Virginia MN is seeking an Executive Director/Licensed Assisted Living Director (LALD) to lead our assisted living community. This role oversees clinical, administrative, dining, environmental, and staffing functions while ensuring resident-centered care.

The ideal candidate will hold a Minnesota LALD license or ability to obtain it, bring strong leadership and regulatory knowledge, and partner with the nursing director to drive quality care, budget planning, and revenue growth.

Qualifications

• Current Minnesota LALD license or ability to obtain.
• Previous ED or assisted living leadership experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Minnesota assisted living regulations and operations.
• Experience with staffing, budgeting, customer service, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while supporting a team-focused culture.
• Willingness to travel locally or regionally for trainings or meetings.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of assisted living communities including clinical, administrative, dining, environmental, and staffing functions.
• Provide leadership and support to managers and staff to ensure high-quality resident-centered care.
• Maintain compliance with current county, state, and federal assisted living regulations.
• Partner with the Director of Nursing to ensure services are delivered according to resident care plans.
• Lead and support QAPI initiatives, safety programs, and operational improvement efforts.
• Monitor and build census, maintain admissions activity, and CRM documentation.
• Develop and maintain relationships with referral sources, hospitals, county workers, and community partners.
• Participate in annual budgeting process and work with Executive team to grow revenue and profits.

Skills

Executive leadership

Regulatory compliance

Budgeting

Staffing

Customer service

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Minnesota Licensed Assisted Living Director (LALD) license

Tools

Windows OS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our Carefree Living facility in Virginia MN is seeking an experienced and motivated Executive Director/Licensed Assisted Living Director (LALD) to support our assisted living community. At Carefree Living, we are proud to be a caring and supportive employer that values teamwork, communication, leadership, and professional growth. We are committed to delivering exceptional resident-centered care while supporting our employees through collaboration and operational excellence.

The Executive Director is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of assisted living communities, including resident care, staffing, regulatory compliance, financial oversight, customer satisfaction, and operational leadership. This leadership role is ideal for a candidate who is confident managing assisted living operations while supporting teams and maintaining high standards of care and service.

Schedule: Full-time 8am-430pm day shift position with hours outside of that based on the needs of the facility Salary: Exempt - Competitive wage based on experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee daily operations of assisted living communities including clinical, administrative, dining, environmental, and staffing functions.
• Provide leadership and support to managers and staff to ensure high-quality resident-centered care.
• Maintain compliance with current county, state, and federal assisted living regulations.
• Partner with the Director of Nursing to ensure services are delivered according to resident care plans.
• Lead and support QAPI initiatives, safety programs, and operational improvement efforts.
• Monitor and build census, maintain admissions activity, and CRM documentation.
• Develop and maintain relationships with referral sources, hospitals, county workers, and community partners.
• Participate in annual budgeting process and work with Executive team in developing new and creative ways to grow revenue and maximize operational profits to achieve the organization's operating and financial objectives.
• Monitor budget expenditures with managerial personnel throughout the year.
• Support employee satisfaction through coaching, mentoring, scheduling support, and staff development.
• Coordinate investigations, follow-up, and documentation related to complaints or regulatory concerns.
• Maintain and update the facilities emergency preparedness binder, UDALSA etc.
• Participate in strategic planning and leadership meetings
• Maintain excellent communication with residents, families, staff, and corporate leadership.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Executive Leadership team

QUALIFICATIONS

• Current Minnesota Licensed Assisted Living Director (LALD) license required or ability to obtain
• Previous Executive Director or assisted living leadership experience strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of Minnesota assisted living regulations and operations
• Experience with staffing, budgeting, customer service, and regulatory compliance
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently while supporting a team-focused culture
• Proficiency with Windows-based computer systems and Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to travel locally or regionally as needed to trainings or meetings.

BENEFITS

• Flexible Schedules/Work-life balance
• Competitive Wages
• Paid Training
• Customized orientation plan for your professional development
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance, company paid basic life and AD&D insurance
• Flex Spending, Dependent Care & HSA options available
• 401K with employer match
• Free meal when working
• Paid Time Off

If you are a strong assisted living leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about supporting residents and staff, we encourage you to apply.

Carefree Living is an EOE/Drug Free/AA Employer.