Director, Residential Programs & Outcomes Leadership

Northern Children's Services; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Children's Services seeks an experienced Director of Residential Programs to provide strategic, operational, and programmatic leadership for three trauma‑informed residential youth programs in Philadelphia. You will shape policy, drive performance, ensure regulatory compliance, budgeting, and outcomes, and mentor leadership across sites Generations I, Generations II, and Crossroads.

As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, you will collaborate across departments, partner with DHS

Responsibilities

• Executive & Strategic Leadership: Serve as a senior leader of Northern Children's Services and contribute to organization-wide strategy and decision-making.
• Operational Discipline & Program Oversight: Ensure daily operations across all shifts and programs, with documented rounds, coverage, and compliance.
• Resident Safety & Compliance: Enforce medication, safety checks, HIPAA compliance, and timely incident reporting.
• Financial Stewardship & Budget Management: Develop and monitor budgets, optimize resource allocation, and ensure financial controls.

Job description

Northern Children's Services seeks an experienced Director of Residential Programs to provide strategic, operational, and programmatic leadership for three trauma‑informed residential youth programs in Philadelphia. You will shape policy, drive performance, ensure regulatory compliance, budgeting, and outcomes, and mentor leadership across sites Generations I, Generations II, and Crossroads.

As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, you will collaborate across departments, partner with DHS