Residential Program Director: Lead Multi-Site Youth

FOSTERING FUTURES; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 59,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Free food & snacks

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Job summary

Fostering Futures in Omaha, Nebraska seeks an experienced Residential Program Director to oversee our youth residential programs, ensure daily safety, regulatory compliance, and staff supervision.

This on-site, full-time role requires steady leadership, coordination with agencies, and hands-on engagement with youth, families, and placement partners; the position offers advancement opportunities and a commitment to development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field.
• Experience leading youth residential care or child welfare programs.
• Strong leadership, documentation and crisis-response skills.
• Ability to manage multiple locations and pass background checks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee admissions, discharges, daily programming, transportation, and facility operations across locations.
• Supervise Site Leads and care staff; manage staffing, coverage, and ratios.
• Lead recruiting, onboarding, coaching, evaluations, and accountability.
• Standardize procedures for medication management, documentation, and safety.
• Develop supervisors capable of managing daily operations and new-site readiness.
• Maintain compliance with licensing, RCCA requirements, and contracts.
• Coordinate inspections, audits, and emergency drills; report incidents and actions.
• Collaborate with probation officers, caseworkers, families, schools, and partners.

Skills

Leadership

Crisis response

Documentation

Communication

Staff supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work or related field

Job description

Fostering Futures in Omaha, Nebraska seeks an experienced Residential Program Director to oversee our youth residential programs, ensure daily safety, regulatory compliance, and staff supervision.

This on-site, full-time role requires steady leadership, coordination with agencies, and hands-on engagement with youth, families, and placement partners; the position offers advancement opportunities and a commitment to development.