Residential Director

Justice Resource Institute • Attleboro, MA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

In this position, you will be able to convey your passion for helping others by leading a dynamic team and bringing an energetic and positive approach while working with our clients! Rising Futures Young Parent Living Program (Formally known as the Teen Parenting Program) is a DCF and DTA funded residential program for teen parents who are pregnant and/or parenting. We provide apartment style living in a staff supported environment. The YPLP offers services including independent living and parenting skill groups, education and job search support, day care and medical referrals, housing search and aftercare support.

Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age.
• 3-5 years in a Supervisor/Management role in a residential or mental health program required.
• On call responsibilities, at times you will be required to work overtime.
• Maintains valid driver’s license.
• Background and driving record checks will be performed.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of the Residential Department with the Senior Residential Department members and provide care and treatment of our clients.
• Ensure all Residential systems are being followed and completed on a daily basis and provide on call coverage.
• Provide constant oversight of scheduling procedures; staffing ratios are being met at all times and provide accountability and disciplinary action decisions as needed for all Residential Staff.
• Lead residential meetings and trainings, and runs residential shifts when needed.
• Transporting clients is required.
• Provide physical interventions and verbal de-escalations to provide the safest therapeutic atmosphere for our clients!

Benefits

• $2,000 bilingual bonus to new hires who speak a second language fluently, other than English, and will use it to serve our clients!
• Reimbursement is available for employees to cover the registration costs and annual fees for any professional license required for work such as LMHC, LCSW, LICSW, RN and more!
• Access to our excellent Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits.
• Retirement benefits including 401K matched up to $800 a year and pension after 5 years of employment.
• Professional development opportunities such as tuition reimbursement up to almost $4000 per year and discounted tuition rates to select partnership colleges and universities!
• Wellness benefits including access to employee engagement groups, self-care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Generous paid time off up to 19 days for full time employees in your first year and much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager