Lead and manage a team of direct Care Professionals and support staff responsible for safe operations, a therapeutic environment, and a high-quality milieu in a residential cottage. Demonstrates knowledge of meaningful, therapeutic client relationships, supports Care Professionals' development, and focuses on the clinical aspects of effective department leadership.
Provide oversight and guidance for trauma-informed care and client safety
- Establish positive, effective, and genuine therapeutic relationships with clients.
- Coordinate and direct staff activities that support client needs and well-being.
- Ensure a care environment that provides physical and emotional safety and meets individual needs.
Collaborate to ensure the best outcomes for youth and families
- Represent the agency's and clients' interests to a variety of stakeholders.
- Establish effective working relationships with child welfare agencies, schools, and government officials.
- Collaborate with agency leaders to steward the mission and plan strategically.
- Desire to promote the welfare of children, teens, and families.
- Experience working with youth and families with mental/behavioral health needs.
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to pass background and child abuse registry checks.
- 21 years of age, high school diploma or equivalent.
Join a trauma-sensitive culture that seeks advancement and social justice through family-driven care, partnering with children, teens, and their families to navigate long-term placement through therapeutic, trauma-informed care.
Full-time & Part-time employees are eligible for:
- 10 paid holidays + paid vacation and sick time
- Retirement plan with employer match
Full-time employees (30+ hours/week) are also eligible for:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance