YOUTH RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM MANAGER

Job Description

Job Description

YOUTH RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM MANAGER

Elevated Impact Youth Collective

Tacoma, WA

Full-Time | $26–$33/hour

Primary Schedule: Monday–Friday

ABOUT EIYC

Elevated Impact Youth Collective (EIYC) is preparing to open a Washington-licensed residential group care program in Tacoma serving girls, including youth who may have experienced trauma, behavioral challenges, instability, or commercial sexual exploitation/sex trafficking.

We are seeking an experienced Youth Residential Program Manager to help lead our founding Tacoma team.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Program Manager oversees the day-to-day operations of the residential program, supervises staff, supports regulatory compliance, and ensures youth receive safe, consistent, trauma-informed care.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee daily residential program operations

• Supervise Care Coordinators and Direct Care Staff

• Maintain compliance with applicable WAC and DCYF requirements

• Maintain readiness for licensing visits and inspections

• Monitor staffing, employee training, and required documentation

• Review youth files, shift notes, incident reports, and behavioral documentation

• Oversee implementation of individual youth service plans

• Participate in Child and Family Team meetings and case planning

• Communicate with DCYF caseworkers, schools, providers, and other members of the youth’s team

• Participate in referral and admission reviews

• Monitor changes in youth needs and advocate for additional services, supervision, or resources when appropriate

• Ensure required safety procedures, emergency drills, and documentation are completed

• Support staff onboarding, coaching, and development

QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates must meet Washington requirements for a Group Care Facility Program Manager through one of the following:

• Bachelor’s degree + 1 year of applicable full-time experience, including supervisory experience; OR

• Associate degree/90 quarter credits/60 semester credits + 2 years of applicable full-time experience, including supervisory experience; OR

• 3 years of applicable full-time experience, including supervisory experience.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

Washington DCYF, BRS, licensed youth residential/group care, child welfare, trauma-informed care, CSEC/human trafficking services, behavioral health, or crisis intervention experience is strongly preferred.

SCHEDULE

Full-time, primarily Monday–Friday. Occasional evening, weekend, emergency, or on-call availability may be required. This position is not expected to work seven days per week.

BACKGROUND CHECKS

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of TWO separate background screening requirements:

• EIYC’s independent employment background check

• Washington State/DCYF-required background authorization and clearance

Both are required.

TRAINING

Employees must successfully complete all EIYC and DCYF-required orientation, preservice, safety, and ongoing training applicable to their position, including required First Aid/CPR and other mandated training.

EMPLOYMENT CONTINGENCY

EIYC–Tacoma is currently in its licensing/startup phase. Candidates may be selected and receive conditional offers before the facility opens.

Final employment/start date is contingent upon required background clearances, qualification verification, completion of required training, and EIYC–Tacoma’s licensing and operational readiness.

PAY

$26–$33 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience.

Elevated Impact Youth Collective is an Equal Opportunity Employer.