Residential Services Director

The New York Foundling; New York (NY); On-site; USD 66,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York Foundling in New York, NY seeks a Residence Manager to lead multi-site residential programming, maintain financial and compliance operations, and promote high-quality care for individuals with developmental disabilities.

You will supervise staff, manage budgets, coordinate with nursing and IDT teams, and build partnerships with community allies to support independence and integration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in residential services, including 3+ years in supervisory.
• Valid driver's license from NY/NJ/PA/CT with 6 points or less.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Dedication to providing compassionate and dignified care for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight to residential staff through coaching, training, developing and retaining employees toward excellence.
• Lead the residence plans for budgeting, incident management and personal allowances per plans and treatment strategies.
• Conduct daily on-site observations to ensure residences operate effectively and staff demonstrate DSP competencies.
• Collaborate with nursing, clinical and IDT departments to ensure continuity of care and health monitoring.
• Oversee budget planning, financial operations, and resource allocation to sustain programs.
• Coordinate staffing levels, training, and performance reviews; manage OT and scheduling in Evolv.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Communication

Organizational skills

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, or a related field

Job description

The New York Foundling in New York, NY seeks a Residence Manager to lead multi-site residential programming, maintain financial and compliance operations, and promote high-quality care for individuals with developmental disabilities.

You will supervise staff, manage budgets, coordinate with nursing and IDT teams, and build partnerships with community allies to support independence and integration.