Lead Compassionate Care in Winthrop's Elder Community!

The Methow Valley Family Home Center Association, known as Jamie’s Place, is seeking a compassionate, experienced Care Director to provide clinical leadership & regulatory oversight for our adult family home. Guided by the Greenhouse Model of care, this role is ideal for a grounded clinical leader who values dignity for elders, autonomy for caregivers, and the rhythms of a real home. The Care Director oversees all caregiving staff; directs caregiver training; leads admissions, family engagement, and care transitions; maintains high clinical standards and regulatory compliance; guides health assessments, care plans, and Medicaid processes; and ensures the safety of the buildings. The Care Director is a full-time exempt position that reports to the Executive Director and serves as a member of the management team, leading clinical operations and supporting expansion transitions. We currently serve 12 residents, with plans to double capacity in the next 4 years. The role is 40+ hours/week on-site at Jamie's Place with some schedule flexibility as needed for a 24-hour coverage care facility.
--Typical schedule: Monday-Friday with variable hours based on resident and organizational needs; includes evening and weekend hours as needed for resident care and family meetings, emergency care and related staff support
--Weekend/holiday requirements: Occasional hours on weekends and holidays for care coordination and family engagement.
This position is right for someone who is in the Methow Valley, or is willing to move here and make it their home. Please consider at least a 3-5 year commitment; our community would love to have someone remarkable who wants to be a leader in our network of elder care services for years to come.

Education and Experience
• College or professional degree preferred. High school diploma with equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• 5+ years of experience in long-term care, elder care, or healthcare settings
• Demonstrated experience in high-level clinical care coordination and decision making, care plan development, and care support during emergencies
• Experience supervising healthcare staff
• Experience working with families in care settings

Certifications and Licenses
• Washington State licensed clinical practitioner (LPN, RN, NP, PA, MD/DO); MSW, CNA/HCA R with relevant experience
• Adult Family Home Administrator certification or the willingness and ability to obtain
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• CPR and First Aid certification
• Ability to obtain and maintain required background clearances

Physical Requirements
• Ability to provide direct care including transfers and personal care support
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and assist with resident mobility
• Ability to respond to emergency situations and provide hands-on care

Technology Skills
• Proficiency with electronic health records and charting systems (Synkwise)
• Experience with care planning software or documentation systems
• Comfortable with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Gmail) or ability to learn
• Ability to use communication tools (email, video calls) for staff coordination

Compliance Requirements
• Successful candidate must complete fingerprint background checks, TB testing, and CPR/First Aid certification

Preferred Skills
• Advanced knowledge and experience applying the Greenhouse Model or other person-centered care frameworks
• Medicaid billing, rate setting, and documentation knowledge
• HCA/CNA training or teaching experience
• Hospice & end of life care, palliative care, and elder care experience
• Rural or small community healthcare experience
• Bilingual skills or cultural competency in serving diverse populations