Operations Specialist (CIV)

Civitas Senior Living; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Civitas Senior Living is looking for an Operations Specialist / Interim Executive Director in East Texas. This role involves acting as the Executive Director in senior living communities, managing staff, finances, and resident well-being.

The candidate should have two years of experience in a similar role, a Texas Assisted Living Managers Certification, and have strong leadership and financial skills. The position requires significant travel within the Dallas‑Fort Worth area.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as an Executive Director in assisted living or memory care community.
• Strong operations and financial aptitude.
• Valid driver license and state-required licensing.
• Significant travel required for the position.

Responsibilities

• Act as Executive Director in vacant senior living communities.
• Report to the Regional VP of Operations and aid in solutions for challenges.
• Assist in recruitment and retention of qualified staff.
• Conduct performance reviews and assess staff training needs.
• Resolve issues identified by residents and families.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Financial aptitude

Staff training

Education

Texas Assisted Living Managers Certification

Job description

Position: Operations Specialist / Interim Executive Director

Location: East Texas

Civitas Senior Living is hiring for a Dallas‑Fort Worth, Texas based operations specialist to support designated Community Operations.

About the Role

Operations Specialist Responsibilities:

• Acts as Executive Director in senior living communities where this position is vacant, responsible for overall management of the community, staff, financials and well‑being of residents
• Reports to the Regional VP of Operations and works closely with Regional teams to identify challenges and create solutions
• Assists in recruitment and retention of qualified staff and in the development and maintenance of a positive and supportive team atmosphere; may interview and recommend hiring qualified associates
• Provides assistance in marketing, outreach, resident admissions, resident assessments and discharge procedures
• May assist with and/or conduct associate performance reviews
• May assess staff training needs and provide training as needed
• May assist in resolving budget discrepancies and variances
• Works to resolve issues identified by residents and/or their families
• May assist the healthcare management team to organize, develop, and conduct service plan reviews; supervises the maintenance of resident charts; reviews documentation performed by resident care staff

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Texas Assisted Living Managers Certification
• Two years of experience as an Executive Director in assisted living or memory care community
• Strong operations and financial aptitude
• Strong leader with team‑oriented approach and ability to motivate and train staff
• Valid driver license and state‑required licensing
• Position is 100% travel; must be able to travel significantly

We believe that every senior deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. Life should be robust, active and focused on the future at all times. No matter the level of service, we remain deeply passionate about delivering unparalleled caregiving in warm, nurturing, welcome spaces that feel like home.