Director of Independent Living in Portland, Maine at Avesta

Are you passionate about helping older adults live independently while ensuring they receive the support, services, and connections they need to thrive? Do you enjoy leading teams, building relationships, and creating exceptional resident experiences? Avesta Housing is seeking a compassionate and mission-driven Director of Independent Living to lead our 88-unit Independent Living program and resident services at 75 State Street.

In this leadership role, you'll oversee the Independent Living team, coordinate resident care and service plans, and ensure residents receive high-quality, person-centered support that promotes independence and well-being. You'll collaborate with residents, families, healthcare providers, and community partners while managing occupancy goals, departmental operations, and resident programs. Every day, your work will help create a vibrant, welcoming community where residents feel supported, connected, and empowered to live their best lives.

This role is a great fit if you:

• Enjoy leading and developing teams while supporting residents and families through changing needs
• Bring experience in senior living, healthcare, resident services, or care coordination
• Thrive in a dynamic environment that combines leadership, operations, and hands-on problem-solving
• Want to make a meaningful impact on residents' quality of life, independence, and sense of community

About 75 State Street

Located in the historic West End neighborhood of Portland, Maine, 75 State Street is a nonprofit senior community offering a continuum of care that includes Independent Living and Assisted Living. Our mission is to promote the independence, dignity, and individuality of older people of all financial abilities by offering supportive programs and services in an urban, residential setting. Our goal is to provide the highest quality of assisted living services in a nurturing home designed to enhance the quality of life, respect personal dignity, and to provide “peace of mind” to each resident as well as to their respective family.

What it's Like to Work Here

Our team members have positive attitudes, are creative problem solvers, and share a dedication to providing our residents with sincere and thoughtful care. Our shared commitment to improving the lives of others, strengthening our community, and ensuring compliance with state and federal standard of care requirements gives us purpose and inspires our best work. Our workplace culture and continuous opportunities for growth have resulted in Avesta's 75 State Street location being a popular place to work.

Our employees selected 75 State Street and Avesta Housing as a 2025 Best Places to Work in Maine because of our opportunities for career advancement, friendly workplace culture, impressive benefits and compensation, responsive managers, and company values!

What We're Looking For

The person who is ready for this opportunity will generally offer these attributes:

• Excellent judgment and ability to independently research information when a solution is not obvious
• Genuine interest in working with a geriatric population
• Caring disposition
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to relate effectively to individuals with diverse backgrounds, abilities, preferences, and needs
• Excellent interpersonal skills; able to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong organizational and time management skills

• Health care professional with experience in healthcare settings, preferably with older adults/senior living.
• Minimum of seven years related professional experience, including at least two years in a supervisory capacity.
• Strong preference for experience working in a senior living care setting, with proven experience in managing high-quality employees.
• LPN or MSW preferred.
• Proficiency with technology, including MS Office Suite, Caremerge, and PointClickCare.
• Ability to skillfully resolve sensitive and challenging family and resident situations.
• Comprehensive understanding of residents’ rights under Maine law.
• Ability to work occasionally outside of traditional business hours including weekends.

Click HERE to view the full job description for the Director of Independent Living position.

This is an exempt, full-time position with an annual salary range of $70,000 - $88,000, based on experience.

Benefits

We have excellent employee benefits, including:

• Employer-paid health and dental plans for employees
• Flexible spending and dependent care accounts
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with immediate vested match of up to 6%
• Employer-paid basic life, long-term and short-term disability
• Free mental wellness services for benefits-eligible employees
• 13 paid holidays
• Generous earned time, starting with 22 days in first year of employment
• Professional development assistance
• Employee referral program
• Tuition reimbursement

Ready to Apply?

If this job sounds like a fit for you, please click through to our Employment Application and apply today! A resume that tells us how your experience is relevant to this role is required.