Assistant Director of Operations - Residential

Ultipro; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision

Long-term disability

401k/403b retirement plan

Employee Assistance Program

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Training & professional development

Promotional opportunities in CA

Job summary

Seneca Family of Agencies in Monterey County offers a leadership role as Assistant Director of Operations for the Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP). You will guide daily operations, mentor staff, and collaborate with families and community providers to ensure high-quality, compassionate care.

The role requires STRTP administrator eligibility, strong supervision and project-management skills, and a commitment to positive client outcomes.

Qualifications

• Must be eligible for STRTP Administrator certification per STRTP Interim Licensing Standards.
• Demonstrated record of supervising diverse program teams.
• Strong organizational and project management skills; ability to manage complex tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist the director in overseeing overall quality and operations of the STRTP program.
• Act as STRTP Administrator managing day-to-day operations.
• Provide direct supervision of program managers, direct care, and administrative staff.
• Provide leadership to staff to foster safety, engagement, collaboration, and learning.
• Ensure compliant care and supervision for youth per regulations.
• Oversee activities required by Community Care Licensing (CCL).
• Support facilities management to ensure safe, welcoming environment.
• Lead in delivering high-quality client care aligned with Seneca values.
• Conduct personnel functions including hiring, development, evaluation, and termination.
• Build partnerships with county offices, schools, law enforcement, and community providers.
• Engage in data-based program assessments.
• Use crisis communication and de-escalation techniques per Equilibrium model.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Project management

Facilitation

Coaching

Communication

Education

Master's degree in a behavioral science + 2 years social worker

Bachelor's degree + 3 years administrative/supervisory experience

Job description

Assistant Director of Operations - Residential

Job Category: Program Management

Requisition Number: ASSIS002251

• Posted : October 7, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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• Pay or shift range: $103,434 USD to $117,434 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

$2,000 sign on bonus for new employees!

As an Assistant Director, you'll play a key leadership role in the daily operations of our Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP), helping ensure clients receive high-quality, compassionate, and responsive care. You'll mentor and support staff, partner with families and community providers, and help drive program success through effective leadership, collaboration, and a commitment to positive client outcomes. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference while growing as a leader in a mission-driven environment.

ABOUT MONTEREY COMPASS

Seneca's Monterey County's COMPASS Programprovides short-term residential treatment for children and youth experiencing crises, ensuring timely support when it's most needed. Upon enrollment in the program, the Seneca teams work with the youth and support networks to assess the needs and strengths of the youth in order to develop the foundation goals that will drive treatment. Comprehensive services include timely mental health assessment, crisis counseling, and linkage to long-term, sustainable support based on each client's unique strengths and needs. The ultimate goal is to provide mental health / crisis services, suicide prevention, decrease in placement changes and reduction of unnecessary psychiatric hospitalization.

About Seneca

Seneca Family of Agencieshas been nominated among the Bay Area’s Top Workplaces for several consecutive years. We’re committed to providing traditionally marginalized communities with a network of excellent mental health, community-based, and educational services. We are committed to building a diverse staff. Our programs deeply engage in conversations and training onDiversity, Equity, and Inclusionto bring equity and justice to the youth and families we serve.

Responsibilities

• Work effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team to assist the director in overseeing the overall quality and operations of the program.
• Act as STRTP Administrator in managing the day-to-day operation of the short-term residential therapeutic program.
• Provide direct supervision of program managers, direct care, and administrative support staff, as assigned.
• Provide leadership to the program staff team, cultivating a program culture that supports safety, engagement, collaboration, and ongoing learning.
• Ensure appropriate care and supervision is provided to youth in accordance with applicable law, licensing regulations, and the facility’s policies.
• Oversee the planned activities required to be available to youth per Community Care Licensing (CCL) regulatory requirements.
• Support the director in management of applicable program facilities to ensure safety and a warm and welcoming environment of care.
• Provide leadership in the delivery of high-quality client care grounded in Seneca’s values, guided by the principles of Unconditional Care, and in adherence to relevant governing standards.
• Perform personnel functions for all staff, including overseeing hiring, professional development, evaluation, and termination.
• Cultivate effective partnerships with applicable county offices, school districts, law enforcement agencies, emergency services, and other community providers, and facilitating effective training for partners, as requested.
• Engage in data-based program assessment activities to evaluate effectiveness and guide improvement.
• Utilize crisis communication and de-escalation techniques as per Seneca's Equilibrium model training.

Qualifications

• Eligible for STRTP Administrator certification per STRTP Interim Licensing Standards by meeting one of the following qualifications:
  • Have a master’s degree in a behavioral science from an accredited college or university, plus two years of employment as a social worker, as defined in California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Section 80001 (s)(4), in an agency serving children or in a residential congregate care program for children. OR
  • Have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, plus at least three years’ administrative experience or supervisory experience over social work, direct care and/or support staff providing direct services to children in an agency or in a community care facility with a licensed capacity of six or more.
• Demonstrated record of providing effective supervision and leadership of diverse program teams.
• Strong organizational and project management skills; ability to manage complex tasks in a timely manner.
• Effective facilitation, coaching, and presentation skills; ability to build collaborative relationships across teams.
• At least 21 years of age.
• TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirements.
• Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and insurability through Seneca Family of Agencies’ insurance policy.

Schedule

• Full-time, On-site
• Monday - Friday, flexibility with some weekends
• Administrator for 24 hour on call services
• Starting at $103,434 - $117,434 per year
  • Actual salary is dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualifications for the role.
  • Additional compensation provided upon passing bilingual language proficiency exam.
  • $2,000 sign-on bonus for new Seneca employees
• 5 weeks of Paid Time off and 11 Paid Holidays.
• Comprehensive employee benefits package, including:
  • Medical, dental, vision and chiropractic coverage and partially paid premiums for dependents.
  • Long-term disability, family leave, and life insurance.
  • 50% paid premiums for dependents.
  • 403b Retirement Plan.
  • Employer-paid Employee Assistance Plan.
  • Seneca is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer.
• Training stipend and professional development opportunities.
• Abundant promotional opportunities across the agency in California.

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