Residential Director

Justice Resource Institute; Great Barrington (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Residential Director to lead a team in a residential facility for individuals with complex needs. This role is essential in overseeing the care and treatment of residents, ensuring compliance with regulations, and fostering a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in leadership and management within a residential or mental health setting. With a commitment to professional development and employee wellness, this organization offers a supportive workplace where every team member can thrive and make a meaningful impact in the community.

Benefits

Bilingual bonus of $2,000

Reimbursement for professional license fees

Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits

401K matched up to $800 a year

Pension after 5 years of employment

Tuition reimbursement up to $4000 per year

Discounted tuition rates at select colleges

Access to employee engagement groups

Generous paid time off up to 19 days in the first year

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of supervising experience in a residential program or mental health facility.
• Must have excellent leadership and management skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise direct care staff and program managers for effective residential care.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and internal requirements.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Management Skills

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Crisis Intervention

Verbal De-escalation

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Berkshire Meadows is looking for a Residential Director to join their team! Berkshire Meadows is a residential facility, group home, day habilitation and school for residents with complex medical, intellectual and developmental differences.

In this position, you will be a critical part of the administrative team. The Residential Director will directly supervise a team of direct care staff, program managers and other related team members. The Residential Director will be responsible for the residential care and treatment of the group homes, ensuring compliance with all regulatory and internal requirements and client engagement.

Schedule: You will work a varied schedule to assure that optimal services, programming, and supervision of the residential programs is occurring during all shifts each day. At times, you may need to support a program more extensively in the event of a shift not having coverage, including providing on-call availability as needed.

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 oversee the Residential Department alongside members of the Senior Residential Department to provide care and treatment to the individuals we serve.
• YOU will ensure all residential systems are being followed and completed on a daily basis.
• YOU will lead residential meetings and trainings for direct care staff.
• YOU will provide supervision, support and training to program managers to ensure compliance with such trainings.
• YOU will provide oversight of staff recruitment, hiring, orientation and training to ensure staffing ratios are being met at all times.
• YOU will plan and schedule out staff work schedules to ensure each shift is covered effectively.
• YOU will provide disciplinary actions for all residential staff as needed.
• YOU will have extensive involvement with reporting, oversight of documentation and other regulatory compliance.
• YOU will be involved in treatment planning, behavior management, therapeutic recreational programming, developing and improving a therapeutic community.
• YOU will help maintain a safe and clean living environment for the individuals we serve.

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 other than English!
• Reimbursement is available for employees to cover the registration costs and annual fees for any professional license required for 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 to 19 days for full time employees in your first year and much more!

Requirements:

• Must be 21 years of age.
• Bachelor's degree in related field.
• 2-5 years of supervising experience in a residential program or mental health facility.
• Must have excellent leadership and management skills.
• Must be able to work effectively with an interdisciplinary administrative and treatment teams.
• Maintains valid driver’s license as transporting students is required.
• At JRI, you will learn to provide physical interventions and verbal de-escalations to provide the safest therapeutic atmosphere for our students!
• 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.