Youth Residential & Crisis Services Director - 14821

Aspiranet; Turlock (CA); Hybride; USD 195 000 - 210 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive compensation

403(b) retirement plan

Employee perks program

Flexible paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Résumé du poste

Aspiranet seeks a visionary Youth Residential & Crisis Services Director to lead its Hope Forward Residential site in Turlock, CA. You will provide strategic direction, oversee financial performance, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive workforce development across California's residential programs.

Reporting to the Chief Program Officer, you will build strong partnerships with county agencies and stakeholders, foster high-performing teams, and advance organizational growth while delivering

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field preferred.
• California licensure preferred but not required unless mandated.
• Minimum 5 years of senior leadership in residential/human services.
• Experience with budgets, strategic planning, and regulatory compliance.

Responsabilités

• Provide strategic leadership for multiple residential programs.
• Oversee budgets, forecasting, and long-term fiscal sustainability.
• Lead CQI initiatives and improve program outcomes.
• Partner with county agencies, funders, and community stakeholders.
• Develop high-performing leadership teams and oversee compliance.

Connaissances

Executive leadership

Strategic planning

Relationship building

Communication

Analytical skills

Travel statewide

Team development

Formation

Master's degree in Social Work or related field

Description du poste

Youth Residential & Crisis Services Director

Residential Services

Location: Turlock, California

Schedule: Full-Time | Exempt | Primarily On-Site

Department: Residential Services Division

Reports To: Chief Program Officer

Pay Range: $195,000 - $210,000 annually

The salary range for this position is $195,000 - $210,000 per year for employees hired in the Central Valley, California. This range reflects the anticipated hiring range for qualified candidates and may vary based on geographic location. Final compensation will be determined based on education, licensure, years of executive leadership experience, demonstrated expertise in residential services management, specialized credentials, internal equity, and market data for the position and work location.

Lead Quality, Compliance & Organizational Excellence

Aspiranet is seeking an accomplished and visionary Youth Residential & Crisis Services Director to lead our Residential site in Turlock, CA. Reporting directly to the Chief Program Officer, this executive leadership role provides strategic direction and operational oversight for residential programs serving youth and families while ensuring exceptional service delivery, regulatory compliance, fiscal stewardship, workforce development, and organizational growth.

This is an exciting opportunity for a mission-driven leader who thrives in complex environments, enjoys building high-performing teams, and is passionate about creating safe, healing, and supportive residential environments where youth can thrive.

If you are a transformational leader with experience overseeing large-scale residential, behavioral health, child welfare, or human services programs, we invite you to join Aspiranet's leadership team.

About Aspiranet

Aspiranet is a mission-driven social services agency with a proud legacy of supporting California communities since 1975. We are committed to ensuring every child is loved, every family is supported, and every individual has the tools to thrive.

Our services span the state and are delivered through six dedicated divisions: Foster Care and Adoption, Transitional Age Youth (TAY), Residential Services, Intensive Home-Based Services, Behavioral Health, and Family and Community Services.

At Aspiranet, every role contributes to something greater by helping create a future where opportunity, hope, healing, and safety are within everyone's reach.

Position Summary

The Youth Residential & Crisis Services Director provides strategic and operational leadership for Aspiranet's Hope Forward Residential site. This leader is responsible for program excellence, financial performance, regulatory compliance, workforce development, quality outcomes, and sustainable growth across all residential operations.

As a member of Aspiranet's Leadership Team, the Youth Residential & Crisis Services Director partners with executive leaders, county agencies, community partners, and regulatory stakeholders to strengthen services, expand opportunities, and ensure the highest standards of care for children and youth served throughout the Residential, CSU, PHF and CCRP programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for the Residential Division in alignment with Aspiranet's mission, values, and organizational priorities.
• Lead the development, implementation, evaluation, and expansion of residential programs and services throughout California.
• Identify and pursue growth opportunities through RFPs, RFQs, strategic partnerships, grants, and new funding opportunities.
• Serve as the executive representative with county agencies, state departments, licensing bodies, funders, and community stakeholders.
• Provide executive oversight for residential operations to ensure high-quality service delivery, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence.
• Oversee divisional budgets, financial planning, forecasting, and long-term fiscal sustainability.
• Analyze operational, financial, and performance data to support strategic decision-making and risk mitigation.
• Lead Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) initiatives to strengthen program outcomes and service excellence.
• Build, mentor, and develop high-performing Program Directors and Residential leadership teams.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with Human Resources, Finance, Quality Improvement, Information Technology, Facilities, and Compliance teams to ensure organizational alignment.
• Support agency-wide strategic initiatives, accreditation efforts, organizational growth, and change management activities.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, Public Administration, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Human Services, or a related field preferred.
• Current California clinical licensure (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, or Licensed Psychologist) is preferred for candidates overseeing clinical residential, CSU,CCRP, PHF programs but is not required unless mandated by program or licensing requirements.
• Minimum five (5) years of progressively responsible senior leadership experience overseeing complex residential, behavioral health, child welfare, or human services programs with multiple locations or regional operations.
• Demonstrated success leading large multidisciplinary teams and developing high-performing leadership teams.
• Proven experience overseeing large operating budgets, financial planning, and fiscal accountability.
• Experience with program development, strategic planning, organizational growth, and operational excellence.
• Knowledge of licensing standards, accreditation requirements, contract compliance, and regulatory requirements for residential or human service programs.
• Experience leading Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), performance management, risk management, and organizational change initiatives.
• Ability to build and maintain strong partnerships with county agencies, licensing bodies, healthcare organizations, educational partners, funders, and community stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, communication, leadership, and decision-making skills.
• Valid California Driver's License, acceptable driving record, and ability to travel statewide.

Work Environment & Schedule

• Primarily on-site leadership in Turlock, CA role with travel to other programs.
• Executive oversight of multiple residential programs and leadership teams.
• Frequent engagement with county partners, licensing agencies, funders, and community stakeholders.
• Regular participation in strategic planning, organizational leadership, and operational review meetings.
• Use of computers and communication systems for extended periods.

Why Aspiranet?

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching.
• Access to the free Aspiranet Employee Perks Program, including discounts on entertainment, travel, wellness services, gym memberships, pet care, and more.
• Flexible paid time off including vacation, sick leave, diversity days, holidays, and birthday time off.
• Employee Assistance Program with confidential support resources.
• Ongoing professional development, leadership training, and career growth opportunities.
• Opportunity to influence statewide strategy, quality outcomes, and organizational excellence.
• Collaborative, mission-driven culture dedicated to supporting California's children, families, and communities.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Aspiranet is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of diversity. We believe a diverse workforce within a culture of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA) increases creativity, innovation, problem-solving, and teamwork for the youth, families, and communities we serve. Aspiranet strives to provide employees with a workplace that is welcoming, inclusive of differing worldviews, cultures, and lived experiences.