Senior Residence Manager

Volunteers of America Greater New York; New Jersey; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Paid Birthday Holiday

Job summary

Volunteers of America-Greater New York is seeking a Senior Residence Manager to support the Program Director and oversee Theodora and Myrtle Home operations in Fanwood, NJ. The role emphasizes supervising staff, ensuring service delivery, and maintaining the physical plant in a compliant residential setting.

The position requires a relevant bachelor's degree plus five years in residential mental health, with a Master’s degree preferred, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a mental health related discipline plus five (5) years of related work in a residential mental health setting.
• Master's degree in a mental health related discipline is preferred.
• Valid state driver's license with a safe driving record that meets agency policies.

Responsibilities

• On-site services, support and oversight of their provision by staff, including residential counseling.
• Conducting assessments and evaluations.
• Ensuring the provision of recreational and/or socialization activities.
• Crisis intervention services (but not including crisis intervention counseling).
• Development of initial and comprehensive service plans.
• Staff scheduling, training and orientation.
• Facility management.
• Provision of 24/7 on-call consultation and support under the direction of the Director, Residential Services.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in a mental health-related discipline

Master's degree in a mental health-related discipline (preferred)

Job description

We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the following position:

Position: Senior Residence Manager

Volunteers of America-Greater New York (VOA-Greater New York) is a leading anti-poverty organization serving neighbors in need across New York City, Northern New Jersey, and Westchester. Through 70+ programs, we support over 35,000 adults and children each year, including individuals experiencing homelessness, survivors of domestic violence, youth aging out of foster care, veterans, seniors, and children with developmental delays.

Our staff are at the heart of this work, creating meaningful change every day. If you're passionate about making a difference and joining a mission-driven team, we invite you to explore this opportunity.

The Senior Residence Manager is responsible for supporting the Program Director in accordance with Volunteers of America and the New Jersey Department of Human Services, Division of Mental Health and Addictions Services regulations. The Residence Manager has direct responsibility to supervise assigned staff, oversee program operations, including the care of the physical plant and delivery of services to service recipients for both, Theodora and Myrtle Home.

Theodora House is a group home that serves consumers who have been discharged from a State psychiatric hospital. To learn more about the program, copy and paste this link into a browser https://www.voa-gny.org/new-jersey-behavioral-health

Location: Fanwood, NJ 07023 (Union County)

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a mental health related discipline plus five (5) years of related work in a residential mental health setting. Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a mental health related discipline is preferred.
• This position also requires a valid state driver's license with a safe driving record that meets agency policies.

Senior Residence Manager Principal Responsibilities:

• On-site services, support and oversight of their provision by staff, including residential counseling.
• Conducting assessments and evaluations.
• Ensuring the provision of recreational and/or socialization activities.
• Crisis intervention services (but not including crisis intervention counseling).
• Development of initial and comprehensive service plans.
• Staff scheduling, training and orientation.
• Facility management.
• Provision of 24/7 on-call consultation and support under the direction of the Director, Residential Services.

We are committed to offering our employees an exceptional comprehensive benefits package that supports their health, well-being, and personal growth. Full-time employees enjoy:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
• Prescription Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off, including a Paid Birthday Holiday

And much more!

To learn more about our staff, culture and much more, copy and paste our website link into a browser: https://www.voa-gny.org/our-staff-and-culture/

VOA-Greater New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vets/Disabled/Other Protected Categories.