Residential Director

Justice Resource Institute Inc; Dracut (MA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bilingual bonus

Licensure reimbursement

Medical & dental benefits

401K + pension

Tuition reimbursement

Discounted tuition

Wellness program

Paid time off

Job summary

Justice Resource Institute (JRI) is seeking a Residential Director for Little Heroes Home in Massachusetts. You will oversee the Residential Department with senior staff, ensuring care and treatment for clients with on-call coverage as needed.

The role requires 21+, a Bachelor's degree preferred, and 3–5 years in a supervisory role in a residential/mental health setting. The position offers a competitive salary range of $60,000–$77,000 per year, plus a bilingual bonus, licensure reimbursement,

Qualifications

• 21+ years of age required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred in psychology or related field.
• 3–5 years in a supervisor/management role in residential or mental health program.
• On-call responsibilities with possible overtime.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Training on physical interventions and verbal de-escalation techniques.
• Background and driving record checks will be performed.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of the Residential Department with senior staff and direct care team.
• Ensure all residential systems are followed and provide daily oversight and on-call coverage.
• Lead residential meetings, trainings, and shifts as needed.
• Ensure staffing ratios and discipline actions as required.

Skills

Leadership

On-call readiness

De-escalation

Team oversight

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field

Job description

Are you the Residential Director we have been looking for? In this position, you will be able to convey your passion for helping others by leading a dynamic team and bringing an energetic and positive approach while working with our clients!

Little Heroes Home is a Group Home treatment setting for latency-agedclientsthat specializes intraumainformed care.Little Heroes provides 24-hour comprehensive care including a full clinical staff, nursing staff, and direct care staff.

Compensation

The pay range for this position is $60,000 to $77,000 per year. The listed range reflects what we reasonably and in good faith expect to pay for this role at the time of posting the position. The actual compensation an employee is offered may vary based on several factors such as experience, education, licensure, certifications and qualifications. This range may be modified in the future.

Due to the nature of our work and the youth who are depending on us, there are times where overtime may be mandated.

JRI Provides The Training So That:

• YOU will be able to oversight of the Residential Department with the Senior Residential Department members and provide care and treatment of our clients.
• YOU will be able to ensure all Residential systems are being followed and completed on a daily basis and provide on call coverage.
• YOU will be able to provide constant oversight of scheduling procedures; staffing ratios are being met at all times and provide accountability and disciplinary action decisions as needed for all Residential Staff.
• YOU will be able to lead residential meetings andtrainings, andrunsresidential shifts when needed.

Why JRI?

• Be who you are! JRI is committed to creating a workplace built on respect, collaboration, and opportunity, where every employee is valued and supported in making a meaningful impact.
• We offer a $2,000 bilingual bonus to new hires who speak a second language fluently, other than English, and will use it to serve our clients!
• Reimbursement is available for employees to cover the registration costs and annual fees for any professional licenserequiredfor work such as LMHC, LCSW, LICSW, RN and more!
• Access to our excellent Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits.
• Retirement benefits including 401K matched up to $800 a year and pension after 5 years of employment.
• Professional development opportunities such as tuition reimbursement up to almost $4000 per year and discounted tuition rates to select partnership colleges and universities!
• Wellness benefits including access to employee engagement groups, self-care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Generous paid time off up to19 daysfor full time employees in your first year and much more!

Requirements:

• Must be 21 years of age.
• Bachelor's degree is preferred.
• 3-5 years in a Supervisor/Management role in a residential or mental health programrequired.
• Oncallresponsibilities, at times you willbe requiredto work overtime.
• Maintains valid driver’s license as transporting clients is required.
• At JRI, you will learn to provide physical interventions and verbal de-escalations to provide the safest therapeutic atmosphere for our clients!
• Background and driving record checks will be performed.

At JRI, we are committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued and respected. We believe that a culture built on mutual respect, collaboration, and opportunity allows our staff to thrive and do their best work. By supporting one another and recognizing each person's contributions, we create an environment where people can grow, develop their skills, and make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. JRI is an equal opportunity employer.

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Qualifications

Education

Preferred

Bachelors or better in Psychology or related field.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Drivers License

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