Residential Director

Overview

RESIDENTIAL DIRECTOR -STETSON SCHOOL Annual Salary: $85,000-$95,000  Sign on bonus: $5,000 (paid quarterly over 18 months)The Residential Director coordinates and directs the treatment teams and the overnight team. Ensures integrated services, effective support, and communication systems. Integrates the Residential Department to ensure singularity of purpose, mission, goal, and focus. Functions as an integral member of the administrative team. 

Benefits for Full-time employees: 

Health Insurance: Offered through Blue Cross Blue Shield, with generous company contribution.

Enhanced Retirement Plan: 25% - 33% Employer match based on tenure. 

Student Loan Assistance: Consolidation, counseling, & limited employer contribution!

Discounted Tuition with College & University Partnerships!

Tuition Assistance: Reimbursed per-course.

Home Mortgage Initiative: Favorable down payment (3-5%), reduced closing costs co-paid by Seven Hills!

Work-Life Balance:

 

3 Paid Personal Days

11 Paid Holidays Accrued 

Paid Sick Time

Responsibilities

Student Advocacy

• Ensure implementation and monitoring of safety and supervision standards for all students.

• Oversee investigations of alleged abuse, neglect, or system failures; ensure documentation and safety precautions are executed.

• Maintain a therapeutic milieu that promotes safe, respectful, and supportive interactions.

• Ensure that students are properly assessed upon admission and that treatment and discharge planning align with agency standards.

Programming and Treatment Milieu

• Develop and oversee behavior management and behavioral tracking systems.

• Ensure therapeutic physical interventions use the least restrictive means possible.

• Develop and oversee Community Service and Community Integration Programs, prioritizing community safety.

• Support program development and ensure that Treatment Teams are cohesive, informed, and effective.

• Oversee consistent daily routines and childcare practices that address each student’s diagnostic and behavioral needs.

• Ensure Treatment Teams provide group and individual treatment per agency standards.

• Participate in student case reviews as indicated.

Supervision

• Develop and oversee staff supervision standards emphasizing performance, competency, and professional role modeling.

• Directly supervise the Assistant Residential Director, Overnight Supervisors, and Recreation Coordinator.

• Manage staff performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, and professional development.

• Oversee and coordinate case management group supervision.

Environmental Safety, Prevention, and Care

• Ensure compliance with emergency procedures, health, and safety standards as required by regulatory agencies.

• Evaluate safety management protocols and staff preparedness.

• Oversee facility maintenance and ensure completion of health and safety inspections and fire drills.

• Ensure regulatory compliance with agencies such as the Board of Health, OSHA, and the Department of Public Health.

Leadership and Communication Management

• Model adaptability, professionalism, and positive communication.

• Maintain effective internal communication systems and represent the agency professionally in all interactions.

• Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, and customer service toward students, families, and partners.

• Demonstrate strong written, verbal, and conflict management skills.

• Ensure clear delegation of responsibilities and effective resource management.

• Participate actively in administrative meetings.

Licensing Regulations

• Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of all relevant licensing and regulatory requirements (DEEC, DESE, OSHA, etc.).

• Ensure all programming meets applicable licensing standards.

• Participate in licensing studies, audits, and accreditation processes.

Policy and Procedures