Residential Administrator

At Grafton Integrated Health Network your leadership directly transforms lives. As a Residential Administrator in Berryville VA youll guide a high-impact team supporting children and adolescents with IDD and mental health needs. With a strong foundation of on-site support a trusted leadership network and a flexible life-aligned schedule youll shape a culture of care while growing your own leadership legacy. Not every job gives you the chance to witness transformation up close. But here its part of the work. At Grafton we lead with heart support each other with grit and celebrate victories big and small because every breakthrough matters.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Planning & Operations

• Design and implement a values-driven service model that meets client needs while honoring regulatory academic and therapeutic requirements.

• Define clear measurable program goals and coordinate human financial and material resources with flexibility and responsiveness.

• Continuously monitor program performance initiating creative improvements that reflect Graftons culture of innovation and accountability.

• Ensure services are integrated and aligned to reinforce one another within academic residential clinical supporting each childs holistic development.

Team Leadership & Supervision

• Lead a residential team of 6 direct reports by example building a culture rooted in teamwork high standards and mission-first focus.

• Hire train and develop staff with intention cultivating a growth mindset and reinforcing performance through coaching and real-time feedback.

• Engage your team in solution-oriented supervision ensuring each individual feels seen valued and challenged.

• Promote collaboration consistent communication and staff ownership of their work and outcomes.

Collaboration

• Serve as a connector between residential clinical and executive leadership helping Grafton operate as one team committed to shared success.

• Leverage strong on-site resources and multidisciplinary partnerships to deliver integrated adaptive care solutions.

• Participate actively in interdepartmental planning and problem solving.

Training & Development

• Identify skills gaps and design staff development plans that reflect Graftons belief in every employees potential to grow.

• Mentor Residential Managers not just in policy but in peoplemodeling how to support staff well while driving excellence.

• Guide managers in building high-functioning cohesive teams that thrive even in challenging environments.

Budget & Resource Management

• Develop and manage program budgets with clarity and accountability always aligning resources to the needs of our clients and staff.

• Oversee spending and resource allocation to support safe well-equipped and mission-aligned service delivery.

Client & Family Support

• Collaborate on client intake and placement decisions with empathy and professionalism.

• Build trust with families and guardians through transparent values-based communication.

• Ensure the program upholds trauma-informed person-centered practices consistently advocating for client rights.

• Respond to incidents with calm leadership supporting both clients and staff during crisis events 24/7.

System & Communication Improvement

• Model Graftons Stronger Together culture by driving consistent follow-through and clear communication systems across residential operations.

• Identify breakdowns propose collaborative solutions and follow through to resolutionsetting the tone for a culture of ownership.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

One of the following is required:

• Masters degreein social work psychology or counseling and two years of professional experience working with children (including one year in a residential facility and one year in a supervisory role);
  OR

• Bachelors degreein a related field and three years of experience working with children (including one year in a residential facility and one year of supervisory experience);
  OR

• High school diploma or GED with five years of experience working with children (including one year in a residential facility and one year of supervisory experience).

• OR A combination of education and experience working with children that demonstrates ability to perform the job

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Valid drivers license required

• Schedule:

• Sunday: 12:30 PM 8:30 PM

• MondayThursday: 12:30 PM 8:30 PM or later as needed based on program needs

• This role requires active presence during evenings and weekends to lead residential operations during high-needs times

• Administrative on-call responsibilities are included

This is not a typical 95 leadership position. It is a mission-aligned opportunity for someone with the heart flexibility and gritto lead teams where and when they are needed most.

COMPENSATION

Starting at $42.21/hour up to $56.44/hour commensurate with experience and qualifications.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• Medical dental and vision
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• 401(k) including an employer match
• Generous Paid Time Off plan
• Education Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Short-term disability (STD)
• Long-term disability (LTD)
• As Grafton is a 501(c)(3) non-profit you may be eligible for federal student loan forgiveness

Grafton is an equal employment opportunity employer and tobacco-free workplace.

If you have issues applying or have any questions about this position please reach out to us ator Ext. 6429.