ASSISTANT HOUSE MANAGER (at risk youth)

KidsPeace Childrens Hospital; Orefield (PA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Tuition assistance

Student loan forgiveness

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Pet insurance

Paid training

Career growth

Supportive culture

Job summary

KidsPeace seeks an Assistant House Manager to support the Residential Unit's administrative and operational coordination. You will assist the House Manager, help implement policies, and ensure staff and youth follow guidelines, with emphasis on safety and well-being.

Youth supervision is central; you will respond to emergencies, support performance, and contribute to program quality. Paid training and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 60 college credits with 3 years’ experience with children required, or a Bachelor's in Mental Health or Human Services with 1 year experience.
• Prior supervisory experience preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to complete restraints training as ordered by a licensed professional.

Responsibilities

• Support administrative and operational coordination of the Residential Unit.
• Assist the House Manager and ensure staff and clients follow guidelines.
• Respond to emergencies or critical incidents and maintain program safety.
• Provide supervision and guidance to children and adolescents with emotional/behavioral challenges.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Youth care

Training & restraints knowledge

Valid driver’s license

Education

Associates degree or 60 college credits + 3 years working with children

Bachelor’s degree in Mental Health or Human Services + 1 year experience

Job description

Full Time , Day/Evening with weekends/OT as needed

What We Offer

• Generous PTO
• Tuition assistance & student loan forgiveness options
• Comprehensive benefits:medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance.
• Two week paid training program
• Professional growth:ongoing development, training opportunities, and structured career pathways.
• Supportive environment:a collaborative and compassionate team culture.

Job Summary

The Assistant House Manager plays a critical role in supporting the administrative and operational coordination of the Residential Unit. This position works closely with the House Manager to help develop, implement, and maintain unit policies and procedures, while ensuring that staff and clients remain informed of all agency and departmental guidelines. In addition to administrative responsibilities, the Assistant House Manager contributes to the overall effectiveness of the unit by supporting staff performance, maintaining program quality, and responding appropriately to emergencies or critical incidents.

This role also involves providing direct supervision and guidance to children and adolescents with emotional and behavioral challenges. The Assistant House Manager is expected to demonstrate compassion, professionalism, and respect in all interactions, while maintaining a strong, consistent focus on safety and well-being.

A key responsibility is remaining actively aware of each child's daily status, progress, and emerging concerns, ensuring timely communication and intervention when needed. The position requires the ability to differentiate between discipline and punishment and to look beyond surface behaviors in order to understand and address underlying needs.Success in this role depends on building trusting, supportive relationships with youth. The Assistant House Manager recognizes that these relationships are foundational to implementing individualized treatment plans and delivering effective unit programming that promotes growth, stability, and positive outcomes.

Qualifications (Education, Training and Experience)

• Associates Degree or 60 college credit hours plus 3 years of work experience with children isrequired,ORBachelor's Degree from an accredited college in Mental Health or Human Services field plus 1 year of work experience with children isrequired.
• Prior supervisory experience preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years of age or older.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability to clear physicals/trainings to fully perform restraints as necessary when ordered by a licensed professional using the current approved KidsPeace restraint methodology on youth who may weigh in excess of 250 pounds and who are physically threatening or otherwise presenting a threat to themselves or others.

Schedule:

Sunday through Thursday or Tuesday through Saturday (evening shifts, typically 3PM-11PM)

Training:

Must be able to complete a paid 2 week training, Monday through Friday 9AM-5PM

About Us

KidsPeaceis a private charity committed to supporting the behavioral and mental health needs of children, families, and communities. Since 1882, we have provided psychiatric hospital services, residential treatment, accredited educational programs, and foster care services. Our culture is rooted in compassion, creativity, collaboration, and a dedication to providing hope and healing.

Compensation:Hourly - $22.75-$23.75 (Annually $47,320-$49,400 -- overtime available)

KidsPeace is the employer of choice in the mental and behavioral healthcare field. As a KidsPeace associate, you can expect the following:

Competitive compensation structures and the opportunity for associates to gather valuable practical experience and advance careers much more quickly than at other providers.

Generous paid time off that we actively encourage our associates to use which promotes a work/life balance.

Tuition assistance and a student loan forgiveness program to ensure that when you work to improve your ability to help our clients, you can rely on KidsPeace to support you.

Comprehensive benefits package including life and disability insurance as well as pet insurance!

An organizational culture filled with respect and the comradery of like-minded colleagues who live the mission to Give Hope, Help and Healing to Children, Adults and Those Who Love Them.

KidsPeace is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer supporting workforce diversity.