Executive Director/LALD

Carefree Living; Burnsville (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Schedules

Competitive Wages

Paid Training

Professional development

Employee recognition programs

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

HSA options

401K with employer match

Free meals

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Carefree Living in Burnsville seeks an experienced Executive Director/Licensed Assisted Living Director (LALD) to lead our assisted living community. You will oversee daily operations, drive resident-centered care, and partner with nursing to implement care plans in a compliant, patient-focused environment.

The role calls for strong leadership, budgeting, and regulatory knowledge, with the ability to coach staff, manage census, and grow referral networks.

Qualifications

• Current Minnesota LALD license required.
• ED or assisted living leadership experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Minnesota assisted living regulations.
• Experience with staffing, budgeting, customer service, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Able 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 for trainings or meetings.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of assisted living including clinical, administrative, dining, environmental, and staffing.
• Provide leadership to managers and staff to ensure resident-centered care.
• Maintain compliance with county, state, and federal regulations.
• Partner with Director of Nursing to align services with care plans.
• Lead QAPI initiatives, safety programs, and operational improvements.
• Monitor census, admissions activity, and CRM documentation.
• Develop relationships with referral sources, hospitals, county workers, and partners.
• Participate in budgeting and explore revenue growth opportunities.
• Monitor budget expenditures with management.
• Support employee satisfaction through coaching and staff development.
• Coordinate investigations, follow-up, and documentation of complaints or regulatory concerns.
• Maintain emergency preparedness binder and related protocols.
• Participate in strategic planning and leadership meetings.
• Maintain excellent communication with residents, families, staff and leadership.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Executive Leadership team.

Skills

LALD license

Executive Director experience

Regulatory knowledge

Staffing management

Budgeting

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Windows/MS Office

Job description

Our Carefree Living facility in Burnsville 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
• 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 and Sick Time

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.