Assistant Facility Administrator

youthopportunity; Rockwood (TN); On-site; USD 72,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with up to 4% employer match

Paid time off (PTO) and holidays

Tuition reimbursement and professional

Employee Assistance Program

Supportive, mission-driven work

Job summary

Youth Opportunity is seeking an Assistant Facility Administrator at Roane Youth Academy in Rockwood, Tennessee. This leadership role oversees day-to-day operations, program delivery, safety, and staff development to ensure compliant, trauma-informed residential care for youth aged 12 to 17.

The position requires a Bachelor’s in social or behavioral sciences, 3+ years with at-risk youth, and 2+ years of supervisory experience. Travel and irregular hours may be required as part of the role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social or behavioral sciences.
• Minimum of three years’ experience working with at-risk youth and families.
• At least two years of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Directly or indirectly supervise facility staff.
• Serve as Facility Administrator designee in their absence.
• Lead facility service delivery to ensure youth and staff safety and a therapeutic environment.
• Support implementation of the program’s therapeutic model for youth development.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal health, fire, and safety codes.
• Assist with licensing, accreditation, and contract compliance.
• Recruiting, hiring, and onboarding staff.
• Follow procedures for purchasing, budgeting.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Coaching staff

Organized

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social or behavioral sciences

Master’s degree in a human services field

Job description

Assistant Facility Administrator – Residential Youth Services

Location: Roane Youth Academy – Rockwood, Tennessee
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay: $72,000 - $80,000
Schedule: Includes weekdays, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed

About Youth Opportunity & Roane Youth Academy

Youth Opportunity is a nationally recognized leader in residential and behavioral health treatment for at-risk youth. Roane Youth Academy in Rockwood, Tennessee, is a 56-bed Youth Academy providing trauma-informed residential care for boys ages 12 to 17. The center combines intensive mental health and sub-acute psychiatric treatment with structured education, art, music, and recreation therapies, alongside medical and clinical services delivered 24/7 in small group living units.

Youth typically remain in care for 3 to 6 months for intensive mental health services (or 30 to 60 days for sub-acute psychiatric treatment), participating in individual, family, and group therapy; social and life skills training; victim-impact awareness; restorative justice programming; and pre-vocational preparation. Programming is designed to support emotional stabilization, family engagement, and successful reintegration into home and community settings

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with up to 4% employer match with Immediate Vesting
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays – earn 4 hours of PTO every pay period
• Free RX delivery on most medications
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development
• Robust Employee Assistance Program
• Supportive, mission-driven work environment

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Assistant Facility Administrator to join our team. If you are passionate about providing care to youth in need and want to join a top-notch team, this leadership role supports overall operations and ensures program excellence, compliance, and staff development.

Key Responsibilities

• Directly or indirectly supervise facility staff, supporting day-to-day operations
• Serve as Facility Administrator designee in their absence
• Help lead facility service delivery to ensure youth and staff safety and a therapeutic environment
• Support implementation of the program’s therapeutic model for youth development
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal health, fire, and safety codes
• Assist with performance and quality improvement initiatives
• Support licensing, accreditation, and contract compliance
• Report incidents or concerns in accordance with YOI and customer guidelines
• Assist with recruiting, hiring, and onboarding staff following YOI HR policies
• Follow procedures for purchasing, accounting, and budgeting

Other Duties Include

• Maintain a high standard of professional behavior as a role model for youth
• Participate in required training and professional development
• Report any incidents of concern, including youth-to-youth or staff-to-youth interactions
• Document physical interventions and unusual events per guidelines
• Assist with organizing and leading the local advisory council
• Build strong community partnerships and volunteer engagement
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in social or behavioral sciences
• Minimum of three years’ experience working with at-risk youth and families
• At least two years of supervisory experience

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in a human services field
• Two years’ experience managing a residential or community-based program

Skills:

• Strong leadership, decision-making, and communication skills
• Able to coach staff and lead change in a team environment
• Organized, motivated, and able to work independently

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift/move up to 20 pounds
• Must be able to transport clients and respond to physical needs
• Must be free of communicable diseases as defined by state guidelines
• Must pass Professional Assault Response (PAR) certification

Other Requirements

• Must be able to work long or irregular hours as needed
• Valid driver’s license
• Must meet customer-required criminal background standards

Youth Opportunity is an Equal Opportunity Employer.