Shepherd Home
Shepherd Home is a two bedroom home in Penfield, NY that operates under the hospice philosophy, providing 24-hour care for the terminally ill in a residential setting. Shepherd Home offers physical, emotional and spiritual support to those facing the prospect of death. We also provide hospitality and support to family members and friends as well as bereavement counseling and community education.
Position: Executive Director Revised: January 15, 2018
Employment Status: Full time, Exempt Reports to: Board of Directors
Direct Reports: All Staff
Position Summary:
Responsible for the overall direction of the day to day operations of the home and hospice services provided in the home and facilities. Provides leadership and direction for the achievement of hospice growth and development.
Education and Preferred Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in healthcare or related field or administration is preferred
- 5+ years’ experience functioning as an Administrator or Executive Director for a Hospice
- 3+ years’ experience supervisor/management experience
- Knowledge of state/federal hospice regulations
- Ability to understand financial statements and manage a budget
Business Development/Public Relations – 65%
- Coordinate with Hospice Agencies, including attendance at agency meetings and coordination of overnight aide through Home Care Plus
- Recruit and coordinate resident care with Medical Advisor
- Tri- County Outreach (Kiwanis, Rotary, religious organizations, etc.)
- Presentations
- Colleges, Universities (Harley School, St. John Fisher, Nazareth, etc.)
- Community Wellness Fairs
- Solicit/secure Corporate Sponsorship
- Coordinate Annual Appeal/Report
- Oversight of SH Newsletter
- Contribute to social media posts and website
- Send acknowledgement letters to donor and inform families of honorariums
- Participate in area Comfort Care Home meetings, host meetings on a rotating basis
- Liaison with Episcopal Church of the Incarnation (Shepherd Home’s landlord)
- Develop and implement a program for estate planning
- Support Residents/families, attend wakes and memorials as deemed appropriate
Human Resource Management – 25%
- Supervision of staff
- Post positions, hire and orient new employees
- Maintain personnel records
- Complete performance evaluations for all staff
- Process payroll
- Coordinate employee schedules, including per diem, on-call, and vacation/sick requests
Organizational Operations – 10%
- Report status of operations and costs to BOD, including monthly written report
- Drives preparation and monitoring of annual budget
- Primary contact for agency vendors (insurance agent, Payroll Company, utilities, etc.)
- Work with Facilities Committee to maintain building and grounds, coordinate United Way’s Day of Caring
- Other Duties as Assigned
