Residential Program Director – On-Site Youth Services Lead

FOSTERING FUTURES; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 59,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Free food & snacks

Job summary

Fostering Futures Kansas is seeking a Residential Program Director to lead daily operations of the Kansas City residential program serving youth in care. This hands-on leadership role requires building strong teams, establishing systems, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

You will oversee admissions, staff supervision, and program development, coordinate with caseworkers and families, and drive continuous quality improvement as the organization grows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work, counseling, human services, education, administration, or a related field.
• Supervisory or management experience in residential care, child welfare, behavioral health, or a similar human-services setting.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, documentation, and crisis-response skills.
• Ability to pass required background and registry checks and meet applicable Kansas licensing and contract requirements.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Oversee admissions, discharges, daily routines, transportation, activities, and facility operations.
• Supervise Site Leads and residential staff; manage schedules, coverage, staffing ratios, and performance.
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, training, coaching, and staff accountability.
• Establish procedures for medication management, documentation, shift transitions, and safety.
• Support facility readiness, program implementation, and future expansion.
• Maintain compliance with Kansas licensing rules, contracts, and organizational policies.
• Oversee incident reporting, resident records, required notifications, and corrective actions.
• Prepare for inspections, monitoring visits, audits, and emergency drills.
• Ensure suspected abuse or neglect is reported as required by law.
• Monitor youth needs, behavioral concerns, programming, and service expectations.
• Coordinate with caseworkers, CWCMPs, families, schools, and other partners.
• Oversee referrals, admissions assessments, and discharge planning.
• Promote consistent supervision, appropriate boundaries, and a supportive living environment.
• Communicate regularly with the Executive Director about staffing, incidents, compliance, and program performance.
• Respond to emergencies and serve as the primary after-hours escalation contact, with supervisory and backup coverage.
• Build reliable systems and develop staff leaders who can oversee daily shifts.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Documentation

Crisis-response

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work, counseling, human services, education, administration, or related field

Job description

Fostering Futures Kansas is seeking a Residential Program Director to lead daily operations of the Kansas City residential program serving youth in care. This hands-on leadership role requires building strong teams, establishing systems, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

You will oversee admissions, staff supervision, and program development, coordinate with caseworkers and families, and drive continuous quality improvement as the organization grows.