Assisted Living Manager/Administrator

Company: Goodwin House
Location: Alexandria
Posted on: February 21, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Celebrated as the 3 Top Workplace in the D.C. region for 2025 by The Washington Post since 2019, Goodwin Living is more than a team – it's a global family of individuals who represent more than 70 countries. Goodwin Living is proud to be recognized as a Top Workplace in the greater Washington, D.C. region by The Washington Post every year since 2019 — and now nationally by USA Today . Since 2022, we’ve also been annually recognized as one of the top 100 employers for interns by the Top Virginia Employers for Intern Awards. These honors are based entirely on feedback from our team members, gathered through an annual third-party survey. Here’s what they say makes us stand out: Embracing Diversity: Our strength is in our diverse team from over 65 countries, fostering an inclusive and vibrant culture that values every voice. Growth and Opportunities: We bolster personal and professional development, offering myriad opportunities, from on-the-job training to mentorship programs and financial support, to help you reach your full potential. Valuing Our Team Members: By prioritizing team member satisfaction, we create a fulfilling work environment with competitive benefits, work-life balance, and recognition programs, ensuring our team feels appreciated and valued. Pay: Annual salary between $83,000 - $95,000 depending on experience Location: Alexandria, VA About the Position As the Assisted Living Manager/Administrator, you will be primarily responsible for providing leadership for the day-to-day operations of Assisted Living, ensuring regulatory compliance and adequate staffing, in accordance with budget and needs of residents, supervision of AL team members and oversight of resident care and quality of life and engagement. You will champion the principles of Creating Home: Person Directed Care . The ideal candidate is adept at starting new programs and differentiating between service lines. Key Duties Manage the day-to-day operations of Assisted Living to meet the Virginia Department of Social Services Standards for Licensed Assisted Living Facilities. Ensure the five core principles of Person Directed Care (Respect, Empowerment, Choice, Relationships and Caring) are being utilized with care that is being delivered in a manner that protects resident health, safety, and well-being. Ensure adequate staffing for Assisted Living, manages ADP, and payroll, and manage OnShift when the scheduling coordinator is out. Contribute to the development of the budget, reviews monthly financials, and ensures budgetary compliance. Is directly involved with interviewing and hiring processes and decisions for the department. Contribute to the successful onboarding, development, engagement and retention of team members. Serve as mentor and facilitates growth for all team members. Collaborate with clinical and Social Work team members in developing residents' service plans, communicate specific aspects of the resident's service plan to team members, and evaluate effectiveness of residents' service plans and makes suggestions for change. Develop applicable policies and procedures for Assisted Living to be reviewed/approved by the policy committee. Ensure that residents are actively engaged in meaningful programs that reflect their individual interests, preferences, and choices, and coordinate with team members to support consistent participation and person?centered engagement. Job Requirements College degree in a health-related field. Master’s degree preferred. Preferred Assisted Living or Nursing Home Administrator license in the Commonwealth of Virginia or eligible for license. Must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience supervising a team. Experience with people with dementia. Strong people skills. Advanced computer skills. A passion for serving others, and in creating and sustaining a caring environment that is pleasing to residents and team members. The ability to motivate others to achieve resident, team member and organizational goals. Experience and solid skills in creating and implementing new programs and differentiating between service lines. Understanding of and commitment to the principles of person-centered care. A sampling of our many benefits! We’ve got you covered with incredible benefits, whether you work full-time, part-time, or PRN (as needed). Here’s a glimpse of what we offer to Full-Time team members: Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Tuition Assistance for Career Development Student Loan Repayment Program Paid Time Off Retirement Plan- 401(k) Referral Program: Earn a bonus for referring friends and family! DailyPay: Work and get paid the same day! Financial assistance with U.S. Citizenship application or DACA Renewal ESL classes Tutoring for ESL, Citizenship Test & GED Staff Emergency Grants Free Meals, Access to a Fitness Center, Pool, and More About Goodwin Living At Goodwin Living, we can all find work with purpose! As a nonprofit senior living and healthcare organization based in Alexandria, Virginia, we are driven by our mission: to support, honor and uplift the lives of older adults and those who care for them. Our commitment to our team members is written directly into that statement. We create an enriching and supportive work environment that has earned us Top Workplace recognition by The Washington Post since 2019 and, more recently, national recognition by USA Today . These honors reflect the culture our team members foster every day — one rooted in purpose, belonging, and growth. Goodwin Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an AARP Employer Pledge Signer. We take pride in our inclusive work culture that values diversity and fosters talent. With us, you are more than just a team member; you are part of a community committed to excellence and continuous learning.

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