Assistant Director - Residential Foster Home

SailFuture•St. Petersburg, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

About Pinellas Point Home We are a purposefully disruptive nonprofit serving youth impacted by foster care, economic instability, and systemic inequity through residential care, private education, workforce development, and international sailing expeditions. Our residential model is built around relationships, consistency, accountability, and meaningful experiences. We believe young people thrive when they are surrounded by adults who show up, hold high expectations, and create opportunities for them to experience success. Assistant Program Director The Assistant Program Director (APD) is a hands-on residential leader responsible for the culture, consistency, and quality of care within one of SailFuture’s family-style foster homes serving six teenage boys. The APD leads a team of Residential Youth Counselors and works closely with mental health, education, and program leadership to create a stable, engaging home environment where youth can build relationships, develop independence, and make meaningful progress toward their goals. This is not a traditional administrative leadership position. The APD is deeply involved in the daily life of the home: sharing meals, navigating challenges, celebrating milestones, supporting school and employment goals, leading adventures, and helping young people develop the skills necessary for adulthood. SailFuture's residential program extends well beyond the home. Youth participate in year-round education, career development, and extended international sailing expeditions. The APD helps connect these experiences into a consistent, individualized approach for each young person.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience working with teenagers, preferably youth impacted by foster care, trauma, juvenile justice involvement, or other significant life challenges
Experience leading or supervising staff in a residential, educational, behavioral health, youth development, or similar environment
Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to balance empathy, accountability, and clear boundaries
Highly organized and capable of managing staff, schedules, documentation, appointments, and competing priorities
Excellent communicator and practical problem solver who remains composed in challenging situations
Willingness to be deeply involved in the everyday responsibilities of running a home and supporting six teenagers
Collaborative team player committed to working across disciplines in the best interest of youth
Comfortable with travel, adventure, and nontraditional learning environments

Nice To Haves

Sailing experience is a plus, but not required

Responsibilities

Build strong, consistent, and meaningful relationships with each youth in the home
Create a home culture grounded in belonging, accountability, respect, and high expectations
Serve as a mentor and role model while helping youth navigate challenges, relationships, school, employment, and the transition to adulthood
Coordinate services and daily expectations around each youth’s individualized treatment and case plan
Participate in treatment plan meetings and ensure goals are translated into meaningful daily practices within the home
Encourage and facilitate participation in extracurricular activities, employment, sailing, recreation, and other positive community experiences
Lead program visits and interviews with youth considering placement in the home
Ensure a welcoming, organized, and thoughtful intake process for new youth
Coordinate successful transitions and ensure required discharge documentation is completed
Develop and manage the weekly schedule for youth and residential staff
Coordinate appointments, transportation, school activities, employment schedules, and extracurricular commitments
Coordinate weekly grocery shopping, household supplies, and meal planning
Manage youth allowances, BusyKid accounts, incentives, and related systems
Plan and coordinate weekly traditions, recreational activities, and adventures that contribute to a strong home culture
Share responsibility for the residential on-call schedule with program leadership
Maintain accurate youth profiles, schedules, records, and other program information within organizational systems
Ensure incident reports and other required documentation are completed accurately and on time
Maintain effective communication across shifts and departments to ensure continuity of care
Collaborate closely with mental health, education, case management, and residential teams to ensure consistency across each youth’s treatment and case plans
Ensure medications are administered and documented according to policy and that medication records are accurate and submitted on time
Ensure monthly treatment plan reviews and required case management documentation are completed on schedule
Coordinate documentation related to independent living and life-skills development
Maintain complete, accurate, and organized client records
Support annual licensing, re-licensing, monitoring visits, and program audits
Ensure residential practices consistently meet licensing requirements, organizational policies, and standards of care
Provide day-to-day leadership, coaching, and accountability for Residential Youth Counselors
Create clear expectations and ensure consistency across staff schedules and shifts
Coordinate staff scheduling and time-off requests while maintaining appropriate coverage
Conduct regular supervision, feedback, and performance conversations with residential staff
Complete formal employee performance reviews in partnership with the Program Director
Assist with recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and training new team members
Model strong communication, sound judgment, professionalism, and a youth-centered approach
Address staff or program concerns proactively and partner with the Program Director on solutions
Comply with AmeriCorps requirements for supervision
Maintain a clean, safe, organized, and welcoming family-style home
Ensure youth bedrooms and shared living spaces meet expectations for cleanliness and safety
Coordinate routine maintenance, landscaping, repairs, and facility needs
Ensure appliances, equipment, vehicles, pool systems, and other household assets remain operational and in good condition
Maintain appropriate security throughout the home, including electronic locks and restricted storage areas
Complete routine facility and safety checks and promptly address identified concerns
Work with program leadership, captains, educators, and other team members to prepare youth and staff for extended sailing expeditions
Participate in domestic and international sailing expeditions as part of the experiential residential model
Provide residential leadership, youth supervision, and program continuity while underway
Help youth translate the challenges and accomplishments of expedition life into greater confidence, independence, teamwork, and resilience at home