Description

Meet Bethany

Estab­lished by area church­es and com­mu­ni­ty lead­ers, Bethany began as a dream. Through the ded­i­ca­tion and deter­mi­na­tion of lead­ers such as Rev. John De Jong, Andrew Douma, and many oth­ers, that dream became a real­i­ty. Locat­ed in the mid­dle of what was then an almond orchard, the pri­ma­ry pur­pose of the orga­ni­za­tion was to pro­vide “a Chris­t­ian home for seniors and those in need of nurs­ing and respite care from infir­mi­ty or illness.”

In 1963, Bethany opened its doors, begin­ning their decades-long jour­ney of serv­ing the needs of the elder­ly. The orig­i­nal 74-bed con­va­les­cent hos­pi­tal, as it was called back then, was filled to capac­i­ty with­in the first year of oper­a­tions. The suc­cess of its first project encour­aged both the Board and the Soci­ety to con­sid­er expand­ing its ser­vices. 

Over the next 60 years, Bethany would con­tin­ue to grow and expand by both ser­vice and size through excel­lent lead­er­ship, com­mu­ni­ty sup­port, and a team ded­i­cat­ed to pro­vid­ing care in the spir­it of Chris­t­ian love. Today, over 400 res­i­dents enjoy retire­ment at Bethany through Skilled Nurs­ing, Assist­ed Liv­ing, Mem­o­ry Care, In-Home Care, Adult Day Ser­vices and Inde­pen­dent Liv­ing Ser­vices. In addition, a brand new village-style residential facility, “The Terraces,” in the heart of Ripon, opened in September 2025. Bethany is a vital part of our com­mu­ni­ty and is rec­og­nized as one of the state’s finest Mul­ti-Lev­el Retire­ment Communities.

About the CEO

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Bethany Home Society (‘Bethany’) will provide visionary, spiritual, and executive leadership to ensure that all programs, services, and operations faithfully reflect Bethany’s Christ-centered mission — to honor and enrich the aging experience in a secure, vibrant Christ-centered community. The CEO is accountable to the Board of Directors and serves as the primary link between the Board and Bethany’s management team, ensuring strategic alignment, operational integrity, and faithful stewardship of all resources entrusted to Bethany’s care.

The CEO must model leadership consistent with Bethany’s faith-based mission and organizational values in all aspects of administration, care, and community engagement. The primary focus of the CEO is strategic leadership, mission advancement, and external representation.

The CEO’s responsibilities include:

Mission and Vision Leadership

• Support Bethany’s faith-based mission and organizational values, ensuring programs and decisions align with the organization’s mission and governing standards.
• Lead the development and execution of a clear, compelling, strategic vision in collaboration with the Board.
• Provide values-based leadership, modeling servant leadership and fostering a culture aligned with the organization’s mission, integrity, and compassion.

Board Relations and Governance

• Serve as the chief liaison between the Board of Directors and management.
• Provide timely, accurate, and thorough reports on organizational performance, opportunities, and challenges.
• Support the Board in policy development, governance best practices, and strategic oversight.
• Recommend policies, long-range plans, and major initiatives for Board approval.

Executive Leadership and Organizational Oversight

• Oversee Bethany’s senior leadership team, including the COO and CFO.
• Ensure alignment between strategic priorities and day-to-day operations.
• Maintain ultimate accountability for compliance and risk mitigation related to all legal, ethical, and accreditation standards applicable to senior living and healthcare operations.
• Cultivate a healthy, collaborative, and mission-driven organizational culture.

Financial Stewardship

• Work with the CFO to ensure fiscal soundness, transparency, and accountability.
• Develop and recommend annual budgets and long-term financial strategies to the Board.
• Ensure sound resource allocation and oversee major capital or fundraising initiatives.
• Promote donor engagement and community philanthropy in support of Bethany’s mission.
• Possess strong business and financial acumen that will ensure the fiscal and operational health of the organization.

Community and Church Relations

• Serve as Bethany’s primary public representative and ambassador.
• Build and maintain relationships with local churches, community organizations, civic leaders, and regulatory agencies.
• Uphold Bethany’s reputation for compassionate, Christ-honoring service.

Required Other Functions

• Represent the organization at functions, conventions, and seminars.
• Be involved in community/civic/health programs and activities.
• Attend and participate in applicable continuing education programs and professional organizations.

Requirements

The following describes many of the characteristics of the ideal candidate for the CEO:

Spiritual Expectations

The successful CEO candidate must demonstrate leadership consistent with Bethany’s faith-based mission and doctrinal foundations, modeling personal integrity and maturity. The candidate should view this role as a ministry calling more than a “job.”

Education and Experience

Required Education and Experience

• B.A. or B.S. degree from a recognized college or university.
• Experience in the management of multiple services/departments and supervision of a large staff.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Graduate degree, or equivalent in experience, in business, hospital administration, health care, gerontology, ministry, or other related fields.
• Experience as a CEO, Executive Director, or senior management position with a multi-level care facility.
• Experience as a CEO or Executive Director in a multi-care or Senior Living environment.
• Possession or willingness to obtain a California Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFE) license is desired, but not required.
• Possession of, or willingness to obtain, a valid California Nursing Home Administrator’s license is desired, but not required.
• A working knowledge of and experience with California laws and regulations related to the care of the elderly and residential care.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language.
• Working knowledge (or commitment to become knowledgeable) of gerontology, medical practices, and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to care and services to older persons.
• Ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the necessary programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures governing services to older persons.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
• Ability to work through stressful situations and deadlines.
• Ability to manage hostile, emotionally upset residents, family members, employees, etc.
• Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agents, and the general public.
• Ability to work harmoniously with and supervise professionals and non-professionals.

Personal Characteristics and the Ideal Candidate

• Demonstrates personal alignment with Bethany’s faith-based mission and models values-driven leadership in both professional and personal. conduct.
• “People person” who actively interacts with both staff and residents regularly.
• Heart for the elderly who are under his/her care.
• A visionary leader who can inspire, motivate, and unify others while looking down the road to proactively address potential challenges and/or pursue opportunities for growth.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal and communication abilities, offering grace under pressure.
• Be able to balance compassion, stewardship, and accountability.
• Be willing to work beyond normal working hours as necessary.
• Be willing to listen and engage while remaining flexible in the face of interruptions.