Residential Director of Specialized Programs
Pay: $29.00/hour
Sign-on Bonus: $2500
Seven Hills Rhode Island is seeking an experienced and mission-driven leader to serve as the Residential Director of Specialized Programs within our Adult Services division. This role is responsible for overseeing residential operations that support individuals with disabilities, ensuring high-quality, person-centered services in a safe and empowering environment.
The Residential Director of Specialized Programs provides leadership, oversight, and strategic direction for assigned residential settings. This position ensures responsive, effective support for individuals while fostering a culture grounded in dignity, respect, choice, and community inclusion. The Director oversees staff development, regulatory compliance, financial management, and service delivery outcomes.
Seven Hills Rhode Island is a comprehensive health and human services organization supporting more than 1,000 individuals statewide. With more than 60 years of experience, we provide individualized, person-centered supports across residential services, day programs, healthcare, behavioral health, and community-based programs. Our philosophy emphasizes community inclusion, choice, and empowerment, helping each individual achieve meaningful goals and valued roles in their communities.
This is an opportunity to lead with purpose while shaping services that directly impact the lives of individuals and families across Rhode Island. If you are an experienced leader committed to quality care, regulatory excellence, and person-centered values, we encourage you to apply.
Program & Operational Leadership
Oversee day-to-day operations of assigned residential programs
Ensure the physical, psychological, and emotional health and safety of residents
Respond effectively to emergencies and potential safety risks
Maintain safe, clean, and therapeutically appropriate environments
Ensure compliance with all Rhode Island regulations, agency policies, licensing requirements, and union agreements
Person-Centered Planning & Advocacy
Conduct assessments and reassessments to identify individual needs and goals
Develop and implement Individualized Support Plans in collaboration with participants, families/guardians, and interdisciplinary team members
Promote skill development, community integration, and socially valued roles
Support individuals in building and maintaining meaningful relationships
Serve as a liaison between families/guardians and the residential program
Coordinate ancillary and community-based services as needed
Monitor service outcomes and adjust strategies in collaboration with stakeholders
Team Leadership & Staff Development
Supervise, coach, and develop residential staff
Oversee human resource functions including scheduling, payroll, leave management, and training compliance
Conduct staff meetings and interdisciplinary team meetings
Participate in incident review processes
Maintain required certifications (Medication Administration, CPR/First Aid, Safety-Care, etc.)
Financial & Administrative Oversight
Manage participant funds and programmatic budgets responsibly
Ensure accurate documentation of billable services and regulatory reporting
Monitor participant records for compliance with state and agency requirements
Uphold confidentiality standards and ensure HIPAA compliance
Strong leadership and supervisory skills
Effective team collaboration and interdisciplinary coordination
Budgeting and financial management experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to provide education and training to staff, individuals, and families
Bachelor’s degree required
1–3 years of related experience in residential services, human services, or program management
Valid Class C or Class D driver’s license with acceptable driving history
Basic computer proficiency preferred
Must be a Safety-Care Master Trainer or complete training within six months of hire
60 Years of Defining Dignity
Seven Hills Foundation has a 60-year history of caring for people who have the ability to thrive when given the support, respect and dignity that all human beings deserve. The basic principal of serving others is the cornerstone of the foundation upon which Seven Hills is built.
Since a group of parents in Central Massachusetts came together to advocate for their children in 1951, the momentum of advocacy and social justice has grown exponentially. Seven Hills Foundation now stands as one of the most dynamic and comprehensive health and human services agencies in the country. With over 160 locations in Massachusetts, Rhode Island and seven countries abroad, Seven Hills is the premier provider of comprehensive supports for people with significant life challenges.