Residential Program Manager

Exceptional Dental; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive organization for youth in Oregon is seeking a Residential Program Manager to lead a team in providing trauma-informed care to adolescents. The role involves developing individualized support plans, crisis management, and mentoring staff. Ideal candidates will have experience in youth services, strong leadership skills, and the ability to navigate high-pressure situations. Join us today to make a lasting difference in young lives!

Qualifications

• Experience working with youth in residential treatment, special education, or behavioral health.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and respond to stressful situations.
• Valid Oregon driver’s license and ability to pass a DHS background check.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to supervise and mentor staff.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of Individual Support Plans (ISPs).
• Train, mentor, and empower residential staff in behavior strategies.
• Manage documentation and compliance tasks for safety and therapeutic environment.
• Team Leadership – Train, mentor, and empower residential staff in behavior strategies, daily routines, and youth engagement.
• Administrative Oversight – Manage schedules, documentation, compliance tasks, and household operations to maintain a safe, therapeutic environment.
• Health, Safety, & Compliance – Conduct regular safety checks, ensure staff certification requirements are met, and uphold all licensing standards.

Skills

Leadership Ability

Strong Communication Skills

Time Management

Crisis Intervention

Crisis intervention

Communication

Education

Degree in Psychology or related field

Job description

Are you a strong, empathetic leader with a heart for supporting youth who experience emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges? Do you have a passion for helping young people build resilience and thrive in a structured, supportive environment? If so, Work Unlimited invites you to take the lead in one of our adolescent residential programs.

We are hiring a Residential Program Manager to guide a team of direct support professionals in providing trauma-informed, youth-centered care. If you're ready to lead with integrity, build staff capacity, and ensure meaningful outcomes for the adolescents we serve, we want to hear from you.

Why Join Work Unlimited?

• Transform Lives – Lead a team that supports youth in building skills, stability, and self-confidence.
• Supportive Team Culture – Collaborate with professionals who are committed to trauma-informed practices and individualized supports.
• Leadership Growth – Gain specialized experience working with adolescents in a residential treatment environment.

What You’ll Do:

• Youth-Focused Program Oversight – Lead the development and execution of Individual Support Plans (ISPs) and behavior support plans tailored to each youth's unique strengths, needs, and goals.
• Behavior Support & Crisis Intervention – Implement and model consistent, compassionate responses to emotional dysregulation, behavioral escalation, and crisis situations.
• Service Collaboration – Coordinate closely with mental health providers, schools, child welfare, and other stakeholders to support wraparound services.
• Team Leadership – Train, mentor, and empower residential staff in behavior strategies, daily routines, and youth engagement.
• Administrative Oversight – Manage schedules, documentation, compliance tasks, and household operations to maintain a safe, therapeutic environment.
• Health, Safety, & Compliance – Conduct regular safety checks, ensure staff certification requirements are met, and uphold all licensing standards.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience: Background working with youth in residential treatment, special education, juvenile justice, or behavioral health settings. Experience supporting individuals with co-occurring diagnoses and high behavioral needs preferred.
• Education: Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Special Education, Human Services, or a related field preferred.
• Leadership Ability: Confident and compassionate leadership style that encourages accountability, teamwork, and professional growth.
• Resilience & Judgment: Able to stay calm under pressure, think critically, and respond to high-stress situations with clarity and purpose.
• Strong Communicator: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build rapport with youth, staff, and partners.
• Organized & Responsive: Skilled in time management, prioritizing tasks, and meeting regulatory expectations.
• Requirements: Valid Oregon driver’s license (or transferrable MVR), ability to pass a DHS background check, and completion of pre-employment drug screening.
• Bonus: Prior supervisory or leadership experience in adolescent-focused programs.

Be a Champion for Youth!

Join Work Unlimited and lead a team that helps adolescents live, grow, flourish, and triumph! Apply today to make a lasting difference!