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Hickory Log
White, GA (In Person)
$85,000 Salary, Full-Time
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Executive Director 5.0 5.0 out of 5 stars White, GA 30184 $70,000
- $100,000 a year
- Full-time Hickory Log 3 reviews $70,000
- $100,000 a year
- Full-time Hickory Log Personal Care Home /
Non-Profit Position Title:
Executive Director Position Type:
Full-Time, Salaried Reports To:
Board of Directors Location:
On-Site / Community-Facing White, GA in Bartow CountyPOSITION SUMMARY
The Board of Directors of Hickory Log Personal Care Home is seeking a visionary, dynamic, and compassionate Executive Director to oversee every aspect of our non-profit personal care home, which serves 24 adult men with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Executive Director will serve as the chief administrator, ensuring the highest standards of personalized care, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence, while fostering a warm, dignified, and enriching community for our residents. This role comes at a pivotal moment in our history. The ideal candidate will not only manage day-to-day operations but will also architect the strategic growth of the organization. This includes strengthening our financial foundation, diversifying revenue streams, and spearheading a potential physical expansion of our facilities to serve more individuals in need. As the public face of the organization, the Executive Director will build strong community relationships, drive fundraising initiatives, and advocate passionately for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 1.
Strategic Leadership & Financial Growth Develop, implement, and monitor long-range strategic plans in alignment with the mission, focusing on financial sustainability and facility expansion. Oversee the development of the annual operating budget; monitor financial performance, cash flow, and capital expenditures to ensure fiscal responsibility. Lead comprehensive fundraising efforts, including individual donor cultivation, corporate sponsorships, grant writing, and capital campaigns to fund future expansion projects. Identify new business development opportunities and strategic partnerships to diversify revenue streams and enhance organizational resilience. 2. Operations & Facility Management Oversee all daily operational aspects of the 24-resident personal care home, ensuring a safe, clean, high quality living environment. Maintain absolute compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations, licensing requirements, and healthcare standards governing personal care homes. Participate in surveys and inspections by government agencies. Direct human resources functions, including the recruitment, onboarding, training, professional development, and retention of a dedicated staff. Ensure robust risk management policies and emergency preparedness protocols are actively maintained and regularly rehearsed. 3. Resident Advocacy & Program Excellence Uphold an organizational culture centered on dignity, respect, and independence, ensuring programs meet the physical, emotional, and social needs of the 24 men in our care. Maintain open, supportive communication channels with residents' families, legal guardians and advocates. Monitor the quality and delivery of support services, healthcare coordination, and enrichment programs. 4. Community Relations, Branding & Public Relations Act as the primary spokesperson and ambassador for the organization, actively promoting its mission through speaking engagements, media relations, and civic networking. Represent the organization at community events, professional conferences, and non-profit coalitions, often requiring work outside traditional business hours. Collaborate closely with the Board of Directors, providing transparent, regular updates on financial health, regulatory status, and strategic progress. 5. Other Duties Perform other duties that may be necessary in the best interest of Hickory Log Personal Care Home.REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
Financial Management:
Proven competence in analyzing financial statements, building operational budgets, managing costs, and ensuring compliance with non-profit accounting standards.Fundraising:
Demonstrated track record in successfully securing grants, cultivating donors, and executing fundraising initiatives targeted toward physical or programmatic expansion. Experience with capital campaigns is desirable.Regulatory Compliance:
Understanding of healthcare licensing, state department regulations, and safety standards applicable to personal care homes or within a state regulated healthcare environment.Entrepreneurial Mindset:
A proactive approach to identifying growth opportunities, managing calculated risks, and driving structural and financial expansion.Personnel Management:
Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams, including care staff, nurses, administrative personnel, and volunteers.Mission-Driven Compassion:
A deep, authentic commitment to improving the lives of adult men with intellectual and developmental disabilities and advocating for their rights and community integration.Exceptional Communication & Public Speaking:
Superior written and verbal skills, with the ability to captivate audiences, inspire donors, and articulate the organization's vision convincingly during public engagements.Relational & High-EQ Leadership:
An empathetic leader capable of motivating staff, resolving conflicts gracefully, building trust with residents, and fostering collaboration across all stakeholders, including family members of our residents.Resilience & Crisis Adaptability:
Sound judgment and a calm demeanor under pressure, with the capability to manage operational or medical emergencies effectively.EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Experience:
3+ years of leadership experience as an Executive Director, Manager or similar role, within a personal care home, specialized residential facility, or regulated healthcare environment.Sector Background:
Prior experience working with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities, specialized adult residential care, or a closely related human services field is preferred.Educational Background:
Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Healthcare Administration, Non-Profit Management, Social Work, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.Licensure/Certification:
CPR/First Aid Certification, Current, valid Personal Care Home Administrator license (or the ability to obtain it immediately upon hire) is strongly preferred. Personal Skills & Physical Requirements Ability to read, write and speak English. Ability to sit, stand, and walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, or crawl. Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and/or move up to 75 pounds (with assistance). Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Ability to transport (drive) and assist residents in and out of vehicles, if needed.Pay:
$70,000.00- $100,000.