Residential Care Program Lead for Youth

Children's Attention Home; Rock Hill (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Program Coordinator at Children's Attention Home provides day-to-day operational leadership within a residential cottage, supporting youth ages 13–20 in a trauma-informed, structured, and nurturing environment. This role coordinates and oversees daily programs, activities, and services while supervising assigned staff to ensure high-quality care.

Working closely with the Care Coordinator, this position involves staff supervision, crisis response, program implementation, and leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or associate degree with active enrollment in a bachelor's program.
• Minimum of two years of supervisory experience.
• Prior experience with children or youth in residential/child welfare settings.
• Valid driver's license required and must be maintained.
• Ability to work extended hours including nights, weekends, holidays.
• Must complete and maintain agency, licensing and regulatory trainings (including CARE and Non‑Violent Crisis Intervention).

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership and supervision to Team Leads and Youth Care Specialists.
• Coordinate staffing schedules to ensure coverage and ratio compliance.
• Coach staff, uphold accountability, and participate in performance management.
• Ensure compliance with licensing and regulatory training requirements.
• Facilitate staff meetings and regular supervisory check-ins.
• Oversee documentation accuracy and timeliness.
• Communicate policies and new initiatives to ensure consistent implementation.
• Monitor cottage operations, supplies, and daily program flow.
• Participate in intake processes and serve as liaison to external partners.
• Respond to critical incidents with de-escalation, documentation, and follow-up.
• Join the on-call rotation for outside regular hours.

Skills

Staff supervision

Crisis management

Program coordination

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's or Associate degree

Job description

The Program Coordinator at Children's Attention Home provides day-to-day operational leadership within a residential cottage, supporting youth ages 13–20 in a trauma-informed, structured, and nurturing environment. This role coordinates and oversees daily programs, activities, and services while supervising assigned staff to ensure high-quality care.

Working closely with the Care Coordinator, this position involves staff supervision, crisis response, program implementation, and leadership