Manager In Training

Manager in Training - Assisted Living

Eagle Crest Communities:
Eagle Crest South I (La Crosse, WI)

Full
- Time
, 80 hours, per pay period

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to build a rewarding career in healthcare management? Join our team as a Manager in Training (MIT)! This entry‑level management role is designed to develop future leaders in the assisted living field by providing hands‑on experience in all aspects of facility operations. You will assist with and eventually lead a great team of your own!

The successful candidate will connect with our mission and values, be bright and energetic, ready to learn from our leaders. As an MIT, you will experience leadership in large and small communities and within each department. Our Assisted Living communities are licensed as Residential Care Apartment Complex (DHS 89) and/or Community Based Residential Services (DHS 83).

This position offers the chance to make a positive impact in the lives of seniors while gaining the knowledge and skills to eventually lead an assisted living community. We will discuss the timeline of training with candidates at interview, anticipating 6‑12 months of training and progressive leadership within our communities. Successful trainees will be considered top candidates for future leadership and management vacancies within Eagle Crest Communities.

• Work closely with our Campus Administrators, Facility and Program Managers, and Department Heads
• Assist in the daily operations of the facility to ensure quality care and regulatory compliance
• Work alongside caregiving teams to support resident health, satisfaction, and individualized care
• Learn about and perform staff hiring, training, scheduling, and management
• Participate in financial oversight, budgeting, and identifying cost‑saving initiatives
• Help maintain compliance with state and federal regulations, including during drills, inspections, and audits
• Collaborate with marketing to attract new residents and maintain occupancy

• Bachelor’s degree in healthcare, business, nursing, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Leadership skills and ability to collaborate with a diverse team
• Compassionate, with strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Willingness to complete regulatory training and pass background checks
• Knowledge of state/federal regulations and financial management preferred
• Must maintain a valid driver's license and a safe driving record

• Market competitive pay, based on your qualifications

• Available at 50+ hours/pay period:
  Health & Dental Insurance;
  Health Reimbursement, Health Savings, and/or Flexible Spending Accounts, Life and AD&D Insurance, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability.
• Available at 20+ hours/pay period:
  Vision Insurance, Voluntary Supplemental Insurance, Pet Insurance.
• Available at 18+ hours/pay period:
  Tuition Investment Program
• Available to all:
  Employee Assistance Program, 401(k) with matching.

• Background checks will be run after an offer has been made. All offers are contingent upon successfully passing a background check
• Communicable Disease Screening required

Eagle Crest Communities is the largest not‑for‑profit senior care provider in Western Wisconsin. With ten communities in the La Crosse, Holmen and Onalaska, WI area, we find success in providing superior service with great attention to ensuring the highest levels of satisfaction to every resident. Great people, great care!

Bethany Lutheran Homes Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer!