Residential Manager - Social Services

Eliot Community Human Services, Inc.; Dedham (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) with employer match

Wellness & family support

Life and accidental death insurance

Career growth programs

Job summary

Eliot Community Human Services, Inc. seeks a Residential Manager for its social services residential program serving children aged 0–12 who have experienced trauma. The role focuses on creating a safe, healing environment, guiding staff, and aligning services with trauma-informed care principles.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least 3 years of relevant experience, with a schedule Tue-Sat, 12pm–8pm, offering a salary of $50,000–$55,000 USD.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work or related field.
• At least 3 years of experience with the target population.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee a safe, therapeutic residential environment.
• Provide supervision, training, coaching, and feedback to staff.
• Participate in administrative team activities and on-call duties.
• Collaborate with diverse populations and cultural groups.

Skills

Experience with trauma-informed care

Staff supervision

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work or related field

Job description

Join Eliot – A Place to Belong, Grow, and Inspire Change

At Eliot, your work has purpose. You’ll be part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to resilience, empowerment, and lasting change. We foster an inclusive workplace where all backgrounds and perspectives are valued, creating a culture of belonging and professional growth.

Benefits at Eliot

We prioritize your well-being, work-life balance, and career growth. Benefit eligible positions include:

• Generous Paid Time Off – Vacation, sick time, and paid holidays
• Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Retirement Savings – 401(k) with employer match
• Wellness & Family Support – Discounted fitness services and access to trusted childcare resources
• Financial Security – 100% company-paid life and accidental death insurance
• Professional Growth – Ongoing training, career advancement programs, tuition reimbursement, and leadership development

Eliot is seeking a Residential Manager to join our Social Services residential program designed to provide immediate and short term placement for children ages 0 to 12 that need specialized support and services as they heal from traumatic events that have shaped their young lives. The ideal candidate will facilitate a positive healing environment that is trauma informed while promoting child development, growth and skill building.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee a safe and supportive residential environment that is therapeutic and trauma informed
• Utilize principles of Trauma Informed Care and the ARC (Attachment, Regulation and Competency) throughout all aspects of service delivery
• Responsible for developing and facilitating a robust environment that enhances the growth and development of the children
• Adhere to all program activities and policies
• Provide supervision, training, modeling, coaching and feedback to staff
• Serve as a member of the administrative team providing on-going program supervision, monitoring and guidance and on-call duties
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations and cultural groups

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work or related field
• 3 years experience working with similar population3 years experience working with similar population

Schedule

12pm-8pm, Tuesday-Saturday (Sunday, Monday off)

$50,000 - $55,000 USD

At Eliot, we are committed to supporting you at every stage of your career, providing opportunities for growth, purpose, and community. We foster belonging in the workplace by identifying and removing barriers that may prevent individuals of all backgrounds from reaching their full potential, advancing into leadership roles, and fully engaging at all levels of the organization.