Lead Adolescent Residential Care Specialist (1st/3rd Shift)

Southeastern Integrated Care; Siler City (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Southeastern Integrated Care is seeking a Lead Residential Care Specialist to oversee the daily shift operations of a residential program for adolescents. You will coordinate care, staffing patterns, budgets, and environment to support the treatment philosophy as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires guiding treatment goals, supervising staff, and ensuring safety, activities, and crisis management for youth and families within the program.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience working with adolescents (12-17) with complex emotional/behavioral needs.
• Requires a high school diploma or GED.
• Associate Degree in Human Services or a Four-year degree in Human Services or related field preferred.
• Ability to respond effectively under stress.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily shift operations of the residential program, activities, and care.
• Coordinate care, staffing patterns, budgets, and environments aligned with treatment philosophy.
• Attend treatment team meetings and develop treatment goals with the team.
• Develop and implement treatment plans, progress summaries, and assessment usage.
• Transport clients using agency vehicles and supervise residents’ activities.
• Maintain safety and incident reporting; ensure scheduling and housekeeping tasks are completed.

Skills

Stress management

De-escalation techniques

Direct supervision

Transporting clients

Collaborative mindset

Education

HS diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor in Human Services

Job description

Southeastern Integrated Care is seeking a Lead Residential Care Specialist to oversee the daily shift operations of a residential program for adolescents. You will coordinate care, staffing patterns, budgets, and environment to support the treatment philosophy as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires guiding treatment goals, supervising staff, and ensuring safety, activities, and crisis management for youth and families within the program.