Residential Program Director - Nebraska Omaha

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

• 401(k) matching
• Free food & snacks
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

Residential Program Director

Fostering Futures | Omaha, Nebraska 68111

Salary: $59,000–$65,000 annually

Employment: Full-Time | On-Site

Reports To: Executive Director

Position Overview

Fostering Futures is hiring an experienced Residential Program Director to oversee our Omaha residential programs serving youth involved with Nebraska's juvenile justice and child welfare systems.

We seek a hands-on leader who can supervise staff, ensure safe daily operations, maintain regulatory compliance, and build consistent systems across locations. This position requires regular engagement with youth, employees, and placing agencies and will support additional Omaha facilities as the organization grows.

Key Responsibilities

Multi-Site Operations & Staff Leadership

• Oversee admissions, discharges, daily programming, transportation, and facility operations across assigned locations.
• Supervise Site Leads and direct care staff; manage staffing plans, coverage, required ratios, and performance.
• Lead recruiting, onboarding, coaching, evaluations, and staff accountability.
• Standardize procedures for medication management, documentation, shift changes, purchasing, and safety.
• Develop supervisors capable of managing daily operations and support new-site readiness.

Compliance & Quality Assurance

• Maintain compliance with Nebraska DHHS licensing, Residential Child-Caring Agency (RCCA) requirements, and contracts.
• Oversee incident reports, required notifications, youth records, and corrective actions.
• Coordinate inspections, audits, internal reviews, emergency drills, and safety procedures.
• Ensure suspected abuse or neglect is reported as required by law.

Youth Services & Agency Coordination

• Stay informed about youth needs, behavioral concerns, case status, and service expectations.
• Collaborate with probation officers, caseworkers, families, schools, and agency partners.
• Oversee referrals, admissions assessments, discharge planning, and youth programming.
• Promote consistent supervision, appropriate boundaries, and a supportive environment.

Leadership & Accountability

• Report regularly to the Executive Director on staffing, incidents, compliance, and program performance.
• Lead responses to emergencies and urgent operational issues.
• Serve as the primary after-hours escalation contact and maintain clear supervisory coverage.
• Strengthen communication, accountability, and operational consistency across locations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work, counseling, human services, education, administration, or a related field.
• Supervisory or management experience in youth residential care, child welfare, behavioral health, or a similar human-services setting.
• Strong leadership, documentation, communication, and crisis-response skills.
• Ability to manage multiple locations and work directly with staff and youth.
• Ability to pass required background and registry checks.
• Valid driver's license and driving record meeting insurance requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field.
• Experience leading multiple facilities or 24-hour residential programs.
• Familiarity with Nebraska DHHS, RCCA licensing, Juvenile Probation, inspections, and quality assurance.

Compensation & Benefits

$59,000–$65,000 annually, based on qualifications and experience. Benefits include a 401(k) with employer contributions (subject to plan terms), professional development, and opportunities for advancement.

Work Schedule & Expectations

This is a full-time, on-site leadership role requiring a visible presence at Omaha residential locations. Evening, weekend, and after-hours availability is necessary to support 24-hour operations.

Application Process

Apply through this posting to help provide safe, structured, and supportive residential services for youth in Omaha.

Fostering Futures is an equal opportunity employer.