Regional Director - Community Residential Setting

Residential Transitions, Inc.; Fort Snelling Unorganized Territory (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

On-Demand Pay

Paid Holidays

401(k) Matching

Health Benefits

Professional Growth

Career Advancement

Job summary

Residential Transitions, Inc. (RTI) seeks a Regional Director to lead multiple Dakota County CRS sites within the 24HR Community Residential Setting program in Minnesota.

You will collaborate with program managers and the executive team to ensure high-level care and support for participants with disabilities, guiding staff across sites toward RTI’s mission. The role emphasizes leadership, licensing compliance (245D), staff development, and crisis handling, while ensuring safety and adherence to

Qualifications

• Must have two (2) years of managerial experience.
• Must pass the required background check and remain eligible to provide services as defined by the Minnesota Department of Human Services.
• Must pass the screening required by the Federal Human Services Office of Inspector General to assure that the person has not been excluded from working in the licensed programs offered by RTI.
• Must have access to a reliable vehicle and maintain a valid driver’s license and insurance.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with managers to guide and assist with the training, development, hiring, and performance management of the staff at each residential site.
• Serve as one of the Designated Coordinators for 245D licensing and ensure programs under their direction comply with licensing requirement timelines and documentation.
• Manage and maintain staff training requirements aligned with 245D licensing requirements.
• Protect and watch for risks affecting employees and individuals served by RTI.
• Oversee selection and admission decisions for new participants to RTI’s CRS program.
• Provide oversight of 24 HR Support Services, including mental health crisis evaluation and crisis intervention planning; direct Mental Health Workers on handling aggressive behavior.
• Ensure compliance with 245D standards and RTI policies; manage medication systems and site compliance.
• Supervise Program Managers, Mental Health Workers and float staff.
• Conduct monthly staff meetings for all staff.
• Provide 1:1 direct client care and participate in on-call rotation as needed.

Skills

Managerial experience

Job description

Position: Regional Director - Community Residential Setting

Location: Minneapolis - St. Paul Greater Metro, MN

Job Id: 1402

# of Openings: 1

Community Residential Setting - Regional Director

At Residential Transitions, Inc. (RTI), our mission is to help people improve their quality of life by empowering them with knowledge, resources, and skills—while always treating them with dignity and respect. We proudly serve individuals across Minnesota who are living with mental illness, substance use challenges, and other disabilities. Our services support people living independently in the community, in their own homes, as well as in our residential settings. Through compassionate care and a person-centered approach, we aim to make a lasting difference in the lives of those we serve.

Position Overview

As the Regional Director you will lead, develop, support, and audit the multiple residential sites across the Dakota County within the 24HR Community Residential Setting (CRS) program at Residential Transitions Inc. The CRS department serves participants with a diagnosis of a mental illness, developmental disabilities and/or a brain injury. This role will work closely with program managers and executive team to ensure the department is delivering and implementing the highest level of care and support to the individuals served by each program. The Regional Director will analyze all levels of each site within the program to guarantee that Residential Transitions Inc is fulfilling its mission to assist individuals with disabilities in achieving the highest level of independence while on life’s journey.

Role Responsibilities

• Collaborate with managers to guide and assist with the training, development, hiring, and performance management of the staff at each residential site.
• Serve as one of the Designated Coordinators for 245D licensing and will be responsible for programs under their direction to be compliant and accurate with licensing requirement timelines and documentation.
• Managing and maintaining staff training requirements, congruent with 245D licensing requirements.
• Protect and be watchful for risk that could negatively impact the employees and individuals served by Residential Transitions Inc.
• Responsible for decision-making processes related to selection and admission of new participants to RTI’s CRS program.
• Provides oversight over 24 HR Support Services, including evaluation of participants in mental health crisis and implementing crisis intervention plans. Provides direction to Mental Health Workers on how to respond to verbal and/or physically aggressive behavior.
• Ensuring compliance with 245D standards and RTI policies and procedures, managing medication systems and maintaining site compliance.
• Supervision of Program Managers, Mental Health Workers and float staff.
• Conducting monthly staff meetings for all staff.
• Providing 1:1 direct client care and participates in on-call rotation as needed.

Required Qualification and Experience

The Regional Director shall qualify under Minnesota law as follows:

• a baccalaureate degree in a field related to human services, education, or health and one year of full-time work experience providing direct care services to persons with disabilities or persons aged 65 and older, or equivalent work experience providing care or education to vulnerable adults or children; OR
• an associate degree in a field related to human services, education, or health and two years of full-time work experience providing direct care services to persons with disabilities or persons aged 65 and older, or equivalent work experience providing care or education to vulnerable adults or children; OR
• a diploma in a field related to human services, education, or health from an accredited postsecondary institution and three years of full‑time work experience providing direct care services to persons with disabilities or persons aged 65 and older or equivalent work experience providing care or education to vulnerable adults or children; OR
• a minimum of 50 hours of education and training related to human services and disabilities; AND four years of full‑time work experience providing direct care services to persons with disabilities or persons aged 65 and older under the supervision of a staff person who meets the qualifications identified in clauses (1) to (3).

Additional Required Skills

Must possess two (2) years of managerial experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Must pass the required background check and remain eligible to provide services as defined by the Minnesota Department of Human Services.

Must pass the screening required by the Federal Human Services Office of Inspector General to assure that person has not been excluded from working in the licensed programs offered by RTI.

Must have access to a reliable vehicle and maintain a valid driver’s license and insurance.

Preferred Qualification and Experience

• At least 1 year of proven experience in a director‑level management position.

Benefits of Working at RTI

• Generous PTO: Accrue paid time off based on tenure: up to 120–208 hours annually depending on years of service
• On‑Demand Pay: Access your earned pay anytime.
• Paid Holidays: 7 company‑paid holidays + 1 floating holiday.
• Retirement: 401(k) with company matching contribution.
• Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Professional Growth: CEU courses, clinical supervision, and monthly paid trainings relevant to services provided.
• Career Advancement Opportunities: Grow within RTI.

Compensation

$65,000- $75,000

Shifts

Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Type

Full‑Time, Exempt

Location

Office Setting in Mendota Heights, MN, travel to sites in the program throughout the Dakota/Hennepin Counties required, with mileage reimbursement provided.

Physical & Mental Requirements

• Walk, stand, sit, bend, climb stairs, use a ladder, and perform crisis prevention/intervention techniques
• Use hands for writing, typing, data entry, and medication dispensing
• Lift up to 40 lbs. and occasionally exert physical effort during duties
• Maintain vision and hearing necessary for reading charts, operating office equipment, using a computer, and driving a vehicle
• CRS homes operate 24/7 and require reliable, consistent staffing.
• This position may involve exposure to high‑behavior situations, physical aggression, or mental health crises.
• Training provided in crisis intervention, medication administration, positive supports, EUMR, and 245D compliance.

Be the difference by making a difference. Advance your career in mental health today and change someone’s life tomorrow with Residential Transitions Inc., an award-winning organization that puts the people they serve and employ first.

RTI provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.