Residential Director

Justice Resource Institute•Waltham, MA

About The Position

The Residential Director oversees the Residential Department in collaboration with senior residential department members and supports the care and treatment of adolescent clients in Rediscovery, a group home specializing in trauma-informed care. Rediscovery provides 24-hour comprehensive care through clinical, nursing, and direct-care staff. The role ensures residential systems are completed daily, oversees scheduling and staffing ratios, provides on-call coverage, and makes accountability and disciplinary decisions for residential staff. The director leads residential meetings and trainings and runs residential shifts when needed. The position may require mandated overtime due to the needs of the youth served. JRI provides training for the role.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age.
Three to five years of experience in a supervisory or management role in a residential or mental health program.
Must be available for on-call responsibilities and, at times, required overtime.
Valid driver’s license; transporting clients is required.
Must complete background and driving record checks.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Fluency in a second language other than English, with the ability to use it to serve clients, is eligible for a bilingual bonus.

Responsibilities

Oversee the Residential Department in collaboration with senior residential department members and support client care and treatment.
Ensure residential systems are followed and completed daily.
Provide on-call coverage.
Oversee scheduling procedures and ensure staffing ratios are met at all times.
Make accountability and disciplinary action decisions for residential staff as needed.
Lead residential meetings and trainings.
Run residential shifts when needed.
Transport clients as required.
Use physical interventions and verbal de-escalation techniques to support a safe therapeutic atmosphere.

Benefits

$2,000 bilingual bonus for qualifying new hires.
Reimbursement for registration costs and annual fees for professional licenses required for work.
Blue Cross medical benefits.
Delta Dental benefits.
401(k) with matching up to $800 per year.
Pension after five years of employment.
Tuition reimbursement up to almost $4,000 per year.
Discounted tuition rates at select partner colleges and universities.
Professional development opportunities.
Wellness benefits, including employee engagement groups, self-care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program.
Up to 19 days of paid time off for full-time employees in their first year.