Assistant Living Facility Administrator / Operations Manager

Shore Street Assisted Living is seeking a highly organized, dependable, and technology-proficient Assisted Living Facility Administrator / Operations Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of our 27-bed residential-only assisted living facility serving adults with mental health needs.

This is not a high-acuity nursing environment. Our residents are ambulatory, fairly independent, and primarily require a structured, supportive living environment with medication oversight, coordination of care, meals, and professional supervision.

We are seeking someone who is calm under pressure, highly organized, able to work independently, and capable of keeping operations running smoothly without constant oversight.

Schedule:

Monday – Friday

11:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Compensation:

$65,000 – $72,000 annually depending on experience and qualifications

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily operations of the assisted living facility
  • Coordinate resident appointments, pharmacy communication, and physician follow-up
  • Ensure medication administration records (MARs), documentation, and resident files remain organized and current
  • Maintain compliance with Virginia assisted living regulations and survey readiness
  • Supervise and support direct care staff
  • Handle scheduling issues, staff call-offs, and operational problem-solving
  • Communicate professionally with hospitals, CSBs, case managers, families, and referral sources
  • Assist with admissions, tours, intake coordination, and maintaining occupancy
  • Monitor overall building structure, professionalism, and resident stability
  • Ensure incidents, concerns, and follow-up tasks are addressed promptly and professionally
  • Utilize computer systems effectively for documentation, communication, organization, and reporting
Qualifications
  • Prior experience in assisted living, behavioral health, mental health services, healthcare operations, or related field strongly preferred
  • Strong computer skills REQUIRED
  • Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple responsibilities independently
  • Professional communication and follow-through skills
  • Experience working with adults with mental health needs preferred
  • Strong leadership and staff management abilities
  • Must be dependable, structured, and solutions-oriented
  • Experience with electronic documentation systems preferred
What We Are Looking For This position is ideal for someone who:
  • thrives in a structured environment,
  • is highly organized,
  • communicates professionally,
  • takes initiative,
  • and can keep operations running smoothly without requiring constant reminders or supervision.
We are looking for someone who understands that strong organization, communication, and follow-through are critical to maintaining a stable and professional assisted living environment. If you are dependable, detail-oriented, and capable of managing operations independently while treating residents and staff with professionalism and respect, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits and additional details will be discussed during the interview process.

Pay: $65,000.00 - $72,000.00 per year

Benefits

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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