Residential Program Director, Latency Group Home Northeast Center for Youth & Families, Inc. Ev[...]

Human Service Forum; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a Residential Program Director to oversee the operation of a therapeutic group home for latency-age children. The ideal candidate will have experience in non-profit administration, strong analytical skills, and knowledge of state regulations. Responsibilities include managing service delivery, supervising staff, and ensuring compliance with licensing requirements. This role requires initiative and the ability to work with diverse populations. The organization offers comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Robust benefits

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience as an administrator in a residential setting required.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of trauma informed care.

Responsibilities

• Develops and monitors all aspects of service delivery within the therapeutic group home.
• Provides weekly supervision to the Residential Supervisors and facilitates staff meetings.
• Monitors training and professional development of all staff.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Judgment

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

Northeast Center for Youth & Families, Inc. (NCYF) is seeking a Residential Program Director for our latency age group home.

The ideal Residential Program Director is responsible for the overall operation and delivery of clinical, residential, and medical services within the latency-age Therapeutic Group Home. The ideal Residential Program Director candidate will have broad knowledge of non-profit administration and child protective systems as well as knowledge of state regulations pertaining to restraints and holds. A successful Residential Program Director will take initiative, have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and is able to exercise good judgement.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s degree preferred)
• 3 years of experience as an administrator in a residential setting required
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of the principles of trauma informed care.
• Adult & Child CPR/First Aid/AED certification preferred (we will train staff)
• Must possess valid driving license
• Reliable transportation required.
• Approved CORI, DCF and driving background checks required.

Job Description:

• The Residential Program Director develops and monitors all aspects of service delivery within the therapeutic group home
• Residential Program Directors provide weekly supervision to the Residential Supervisors, facilitate staff meetings, and provide and monitor training and professional development of all staff in the therapeutic group home
• The Residential Program Director develops, in conjunction with residential leadership and clinical staff, quality performance indicators and monitors such indicators with the goal of continually assessing the services offered; as well, the Residential Program Director develops and implements policies and procedure in conjunction with the VP of Residential Services
• The Residential Program Director will continually monitor and ensure all licensing and regulatory requirements are met for the therapeutic group home
• Residential Program Directors may be called on to approach dysregulated clients utilizing CPI techniques and have the ability to obtain and maintain required certifications and licenses, including but not limited to CPR, First Aid, AED, CPI, and MAP trainings
• Residential Program Directors provide on-call coverage to the therapeutic group home in rotation

NCYF provides robust and comprehensive benefits to our staff!