President & CEO – Lutheran Home & Harwood Place

Overview: [This position is responsible for the leadership and direction of the Lutheran Home, Harwood Place, Lutheran Home Foundation, and LutheranLiving Services. The President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is accountable for assuring all policies and procedures are in place and state and federal regulations are met. The CEO directs, manages and controls the affairs of LutheranLiving Services and subsidiaries (collectively “organization”). The CEO is responsible for developing and executing strategic plans and realizing the strategic vision as approved by the board(s) of directors.

The CEO will ensure that the organization is properly represented in all appropriate healthcare industry matters and organizations. The CEO will lead and serve as a lead member of the organization’s administrative leadership team (ALT).]Responsibilities: 1.Authority The function of the CEO derives its authority from and reports directly to the board of directors, which is the governing body of the organization No other function has direct authority over this function The CEO is delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary to carry out all assigned duties2.Essential functions Oversee the development of strategic and operating plans and budgets for all organization Ensure that the organization accomplishes approved plans and programs and meets financial and operational goals and objectives Ensure that all federal and state regulatory requirements are met Direct the development of additional sources of financial support to ensure the organization is and remains financially sound and secure Ensure the highest quality of resident and customer care Ensure that employee morale and training are maintained at a superior level Ensure that management and staff are competent in their assigned responsibilities and remain so throughout their terms of service Ensure that the relationship of the organization toward family members of those residents, clients and others being served are positively developed and enhanced and that procedures are in place to deal affirmatively and effectively with resident, client and family member concerns and suggestions for improvement Comply with such other requirements as the board(s) of directors may from time-to-time determine Keeps abreast of economic conditions and makes adjustments as necessary to ensure the continued ability to provide quality care 3.Participates in and/or leads board and leadership team committees and/or initiatives Participates in, facilities, and/or supports all board committees for both the Foundation board and governing board Participates in, facilities, and/or supports selected leadership team meetings including strategic planning and routine ALT meetings4.Coordinates all governing board meetings Sets agendas Coordinates the development of presentation material and presents materials at meetings as necessary5.AttendanceAttendance is an essential requirement for this position.6.Any and all other duties as assigned To be determined by board(s) of DirectorsQualifications: EducationA baccalaureate degree from an accredited university or collegeMaster’s degree preferredExperienceA minimum of five years’ experience in executive leadershipProven management and leadership skillsSkills/AbilitiesUpholds the organizational values and missionExcellent verbal communication skillsSpeaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situationsListens and gets clarificationResponds to questions appropriatelyExcellent written communication skillsWrites clearly and informativelyEdits work for spelling and grammarVaries writing style to meet needsValues diversityShows respect and sensitivity for cultural differencesComputer SkillsProficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSPhysical DemandsAbility to work at a consistent pace throughout the shiftAdequate physical strength to perform duties of jobStrengthMust be able to lift, push, and move a minimum of 10 pounds unassisted Manual DexteritySufficient manual dexterity to perform activities required under essential functionsCoordinationAbility to perform gross body coordination and hand-eye coordination tasks without instabilityMobilityMust be able to move frequently throughout the workday, sitting, standing, bending and liftingVisualMust be able to see or use prosthetics that will enable the senses to function adequately to assure that the essential functions of this position can be fully metHearingMust be able to hear or use prosthetics that will enable the senses to function adequately to assure that the essential functions of this position can be fully metSpeechMust be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable mannerLH & HP CORE VALUES AND COMPETENCIESCompassionTreating others with dignity and understandingCommitmentWorking with integrity and prideCollaborationBuilding meaningful relationshipsCreativity Facing opportunities and challenges with imagination, flexibility and optimismResident/Client/Customer FocusedDoes whatever is necessary to meet the needs of the resident/client/customerCommunicates OpenlyCommunicates with resident/clients, families and visitors in an appropriate and effective manner. Communicates effectively with team and managers and keeps them informed.Self-DevelopmentSeeks out and pursues development opportunities for personal or professional growth (e.g., interpersonal skills, technical skills)Unit/Department TeamworkDemonstrates support for co-workers and team by offering assistance to others and taking responsibility for work that needs to be doneOn-line Education ComplianceTimely and successful completion of monthly on-line educationEducation ComplianceTimely and successful completion of mandatory in-service or competence assessmentsAttendance and SchedulingSupports the team by demonstrating flexibility and reliability in availability and by complying with attendance and benefit time policies and procedures