Impactful Group Living Program Manager

Wellspring Lutheran Services; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

403(b) retirement plan with employer-m

Employee Assistance Program (SupportLi

Job summary

Wellspring Lutheran Services is seeking a Group Living Program Manager for the New Directions team in Livonia, MI. This role leads a trauma-informed residential program serving youth with developmental disabilities and co-occurring emotional and behavioral challenges.

You will mentor supervisors, strengthen teams, and guide ongoing program improvements to ensure safe, high-quality care. Qualified candidates will have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, plus substantial supervisory

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent experience in child welfare settings.
• Four years of supervisory experience in a child caring institution or child placing agency.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for the residential treatment program.
• Mentor supervisors and direct care leaders; strengthen teams.
• Guide program improvement efforts and support staff through crises.
• Help create experiences that build youth confidence, resilience, and life skills.
• Ensure a safe and therapeutic environment with high-quality care.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team-building

Crisis response

Staff development

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Two years of college

High school diploma

Job description

Wellspring Lutheran Services is seeking a Group Living Program Manager for the New Directions team in Livonia, MI. This role leads a trauma-informed residential program serving youth with developmental disabilities and co-occurring emotional and behavioral challenges.

You will mentor supervisors, strengthen teams, and guide ongoing program improvements to ensure safe, high-quality care. Qualified candidates will have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, plus substantial supervisory