Residential Program Manager

Are you a strong empathetic leader with a heart for supporting youth who experience emotional behavioral and developmental challenges Do you have a passion for helping young people build resilience and thrive in a structured supportive environment If so Work Unlimited invites you to take the lead in one of our adolescent residential programs.

We are hiring a Residential Program Manager to guide a team of direct support professionals in providing trauma-informed youth-centered care. If youre ready to lead with integrity build staff capacity and ensure meaningful outcomes for the adolescents we serve we want to hear from you.

Why Join Work Unlimited

• Transform Lives Lead a team that supports youth in building skills stability and self-confidence.
• Supportive Team Culture Collaborate with professionals who are committed to trauma-informed practices and individualized supports.
• Leadership Growth Gain specialized experience working with adolescents in a residential treatment environment.

What Youll Do:

• Youth-Focused Program Oversight Lead the development and execution of Individual Support Plans (ISPs) and behavior support plans tailored to each youths unique strengths needs and goals.
• Behavior Support & Crisis Intervention Implement and model consistent compassionate responses to emotional dysregulation behavioral escalation and crisis situations.
• Service Collaboration Coordinate closely with mental health providers schools child welfare and other stakeholders to support wraparound services.
• Team Leadership Train mentor and empower residential staff in behavior strategies daily routines and youth engagement.
• Administrative Oversight Manage schedules documentation compliance tasks and household operations to maintain a safe therapeutic environment.
• Health Safety & Compliance Conduct regular safety checks ensure staff certification requirements are met and uphold all licensing standards.

What Were Looking For:

• Experience: Background working with youth in residential treatment special education juvenile justice or behavioral health settings. Experience supporting individuals with co-occurring diagnoses and high behavioral needs preferred.
• Education: Degree in Psychology Social Work Special Education Human Services or a related field preferred.
• Leadership Ability: Confident and compassionate leadership style that encourages accountability teamwork and professional growth.
• Resilience & Judgment: Able to stay calm under pressure think critically and respond to high-stress situations with clarity and purpose.
• Strong Communicator: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build rapport with youth staff and partners.
• Organized & Responsive: Skilled in time management prioritizing tasks and meeting regulatory expectations.
• Requirements: Valid Oregon drivers license (or transferrable MVR) ability to pass a DHS background check and completion of pre-employment drug screening.
• Bonus: Prior supervisory or leadership experience in adolescent-focused programs.

Be a Champion for Youth!

Join Work Unlimited and lead a team that helps adolescents live grow flourish and triumph! Apply today to make a lasting difference!

Required Experience:

Manager