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Residential Facility Manager – Boys Group Home
Job Description:
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Youth Residential Facility Manager to oversee operations at our boys-only residential facility. Provide strong leadership, ensure a safe and structured environment, and foster the personal, emotional, and social development of young male residents. This role involves staff supervision, program oversight, and direct engagement with youth who may have experienced trauma, behavioral challenges, or system involvement.
- Manage daily operations of the boys’ residential facility, ensuring a safe, respectful, and therapeutic living space.
- Lead and support a team of youth care workers, counselors, and support staff with a trauma-informed, strength-based approach.
- Develop, implement, and monitor individualized care and behavioral plans tailored to the needs of adolescent boys.
- Ensure compliance with all licensing, health, safety, and state regulatory requirements.
- Provide consistent supervision, crisis intervention, and conflict resolution when needed.
- Coordinate recreational, educational, and life skills programming designed to promote growth, accountability, and positive masculinity.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with families, caseworkers, therapists, and community partners.
- Oversee administrative functions including budgeting, record-keeping, incident reporting, and staff scheduling.
- Foster a culture of mutual respect, structure, and support that aligns with the mission and values of the organization.
- At least 3–5 years of experience working with youth in a residential, juvenile justice, or behavioral health setting.
- Minimum 2 years of supervisory or program management experience.
- Understanding of adolescent male development, trauma-informed care, and positive behavior supports.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and be on-call for emergencies.
- CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).
- Successful completion of background checks and clearances as required by state/federal law.
- Residential facility setting, with potential exposure to high-stress or crisis situations.
- May require physical activity, including supervision of outdoor and recreational programming.
- Participation in on-call rotation and flexibility to respond to emergencies as needed.
- Ability to model appropriate behavior and maintain clear boundaries.
- Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities.
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