Executive Director, Residential Programs

Northern Children; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Children is seeking an Executive Director of Residential Programs to guide strategy, operations, and program quality across three residential settings serving youth and young adults. The role requires trauma-informed leadership and strong regulatory accountability to ensure high-quality outcomes.

The Director will report to the CEO, shaping organization-wide strategy, culture, and cross-department collaboration while owning outcomes across Generations I, Generations II, and Crossroads

Qualifications

• Executive leadership role requiring strategic thinking, operational discipline, and data and financial fluency.
• Experience with regulatory accountability and performance benchmarking.
• Ability to shape and sustain a high-performing program culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic, operational, and programmatic direction of three residential programs.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and quality outcomes for youth in care.
• Supervise a multi-site team and collaborate with Executive Leadership Team.

Job description

Northern Children is seeking an Executive Director of Residential Programs to guide strategy, operations, and program quality across three residential settings serving youth and young adults. The role requires trauma-informed leadership and strong regulatory accountability to ensure high-quality outcomes.

The Director will report to the CEO, shaping organization-wide strategy, culture, and cross-department collaboration while owning outcomes across Generations I, Generations II, and Crossroads