Residential Program Director

Job Description

Job Description

Bashor Children’s Home is seeking a Residential Program Director to oversee multiple residential programs and ensure high-quality services for youth and families. This role provides leadership, compliance oversight, and team support, while fostering a safe, trauma-informed environment.

The position requires flexibility, including one evening per week, occasional weekends and holidays.

Starting: $60,000 per year (potential to earn more)

Benefits include :

• Knowing what you do makes a difference

• A career that is stable in an agency with a 100 year history

• 3 weeks paid vacation

• 11 paid holidays

• A comprehensive benefits package (including medical, dental, a health savings account with generous employer match, and a flexible spending account)

• After one year of employment a generous retirement contribution without match required (currently 8% of your gross pay)

• Discounted gym membership

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Social Work or related field (required).

• Active clinical license (LSW, LMHC-A, etc.); advanced licensure (LCSW, LMHC, etc.) preferred.

• Specialized credentials (CSAYC, EMDR, TF-CBT, etc.) a plus.

• Experience in program management and supervising staff.

• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Commitment to professional integrity and trauma-informed care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and oversight for residential program operations across multiple sites.

• Supervise and support program staff, fostering a positive and professional team culture.

• Ensure compliance with state, federal, and organizational policies and procedures.

• Oversee client care using trauma-informed and evidence-based practices.

• Support staff development through training, mentoring, and performance management.

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to maintain program quality.

• Complete reports, documentation, and administrative tasks in a timely manner.