Overview
The President and CEO serves as the chief executive of the Ebenezer Society and in partnership with the Ebenezer Board and is responsible for the success of Ebenezer. Together, the Ebenezer Board and the President/CEO assure Ebenezer’s relevance to the community, the accomplishment of Ebenezer’s mission and vision and the accountability of Ebenezer to its diverse constituents and Fairview Health Services.
The Ebenezer Board delegates responsibility for management and oversight of day-to-day operations to the President/CEO and has the authority to carry out these responsibilities in accordance with the affiliation agreement with Fairview Health Services. The President/CEO provides direction and enabling the Board as it carries out it governance functions on behalf of the Ebenezer Society and it's affiliate Fairview Health Services.
In addition to the roles and functions of this position as it relates to Ebenezer Society, the President and CEO oversees the operations of Fairview Partners and functions as the system liaison with AccentCare-Fairview Home Care and Hospice and the Fairview Post-acute provider network. In this capacity the President/CEO ensures the delivery of consistently high levels of quality of care and services across Fairview Senior Services, ensures clear strategic and tactical planning consistent with the mission and strategic direction of Senior Services in support of Fairview’s broader mission.
Ebenezer Senior Living has been a pioneer in providing community-centered care and living options for older adults for over 100 years. Today, Ebenezer includes more than 120 locations across six states, offering a comprehensive range of services such as independent and assisted living, memory care, transitional and long-term care, adult day programs, and childcare. In addition to senior care and services, Ebenezer Management Services (EMS) offers a host of capabilities in community development, management, and consulting. With the deep experience of Ebenezer, EMS provides a unique perspective in developing and managing communities for the rapidly growing population of older adults. Working within their mission of caring, Ebenezer helps people lead more independent, healthful, meaningful, and secure lives.
Responsibilities/Job Description
Provides oversight of the operation of Ebenezer in coordination with the Board of Directors and Fairview Health Services:
Ensures planning and continuous evaluation of processes and systems and ensures that strategies are consistent with the organizations mission and policy
Ensures the organization’s fiscal function, growth and performance to drive margin to sustain the mission and vision
Participates in and helps lead actions which promote the development of an integrated health services delivery system that effectively leverages Ebenezer
Drives Ebenezer’s and Fairview’s strategic planning and actively participates in budgeting processes to develop business goals and objectives aligned with the organization’s values and mission Provides oversight and direction in the development and implementation of effective operational plans in support of the organizations’ s mission and strategic plans
Collaborates with other system functions and entities to achieve operational and clinical improvements
Actively develops, designs, and supports an organizational climate of accountability that promotes creativity and responsiveness to challenges and opportunities
Provides oversight and direction as necessary to the Ebenezer Foundation staff and/or other philanthropy functions
Fosters strong relationships throughout the care system, the senior services marketplace, and the community:
Actively engages and maintains strong relationships with industry trade associations and acts as a liaison with the senior services community building relationships with peer organizations as appropriate
Assures the organization and its mission and services are consistently presented in a strong, positive image to relevant stakeholders
Actively leads legislative and political initiatives aimed at strengthening public and private support of senior services
Effectively recruits, trains, and motivates an operations team which contributes to the achievement of organization and system goals and objectives
Cultivates and elevates relationships within the Fairview system and effectively promotes Ebenezer a valuable partner in integrated health services delivery
Serve as a Fairview representative on the AccentCare Fairview Board of Directors
Maintains a working knowledge of Fairview Partners programs, payment models and structure
Supports Fairview Partners leadership in the development of strategic plans and operational excellence
Designs and creates the development, communication and implementation of effective growth strategies and processes:
Assists in identifying and evaluation of growth opportunities that support the organization’s strategic goals
Assists in new development and contract acquisition analysis phase and interacts with internal and external partners to develop the business plan
Evaluates and advises on the long-term planning of new programs and strategies
Ensures due diligence and evaluation of project implementation and ongoing financial and operational performance
Assists the development of Ebenezer’s continuum throughout the care system markets including the analysis and construction of senior services products such as skilled nursing facilities, assisted living, senior housing, and related products
Implements the development of care model designs for defined senior population using innovative programming aimed at transitional care and community-based support models impacting how seniors utilize Fairview/Ebenezer services
Implements the development of clinical capabilities to expand core competencies in community-based nursing to transition care institutional models focused on excellent outcomes and quality measures
Develops and ensures strong business relationships that enable further portfolio development and growth
Creates and maintains a highly effective and engaged Board of Directors focused on mission, vision, values, and fiscal responsibility:
Engages Board in strategic decisions and inspires the community and board related to the mission and vision of Ebenezer
Recognizes the power of complementary skills on the Board and leverages these to support Ebenezer’s growth
Provides exposure to Ebenezer’s executive team and encourages Board members to advise key managers on issues tie to their specific areas of expertise
Demonstrates understanding and models Fairview commitments to customers, co-workers, and continuous improvement:
Is aware of different customer needs/desires, takes action to meet diverse customer needs/desires and helps improve processes to meet customer needs
Suggests and acts on ideas to improve overall customer service
Seeks to understand and value differences between employees
Treats other employees with dignity and respect
Demonstrates open, honest communication and behavior
Lives the values of dignity, integrity, service, compassion, and innovation.
Supports the mission/vision
Qualifications
Required:
Education:
Bachelors degreeExperience
Minimum of 10 years of healthcare experience to include Senior Services
Minimum of 7 years of leadership experience
Preferred:
Education:
Master's degree in business or health administrationLicense/Certification/Registration:
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As part of Fairview Health Services, Ebenezer is driven to heal, discover and educate for longer, healthier and meaningful lives for seniors. Ebenezer’s almost 4,000 employees work as a team to provide the highest quality care to those we serve. Our employees don’t work simply to collect a paycheck; they truly work to make a difference in the lives of older adults in their communities. A culture of caring for others is grounded in our values of Dignity, Integrity, Service, Compassion and Innovation.
We are located in Minnesota, Florida, Iowa, Nebraska and Wisconsin hosting a variety of community settings such as; Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory, Transitional and Long term Care. Additionally we offer Adult and Intergenerational Day programs, Community-based services, Management and Consulting Services and The Ebenezer Foundation. Because of our size, variety of community settings, and our partnership with Fairview Health Services https://www.fairview.org we can offer opportunities for career growth and reinvention.
If you share our commitment to quality care for older adults, there’s a place for you at Ebenezer!
EEO/AA Employer/Vet/DisabledAll qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status.
Job Locations US-MN-Edina
Requisition Post Information* : Posted Date 2 weeks ago (1/17/2024 5:28 PM)
Requisition ID 2024-125627
Requisition Post Information* : Posted Date Leadership/Management/Executive
Community Ebenezer Corporate Office
Shift day
Hours per 2 weeks 80
Department Post Acute Admin