What are the responsibilities and job description for the Residential Program Director position at Nexus Family Healing?
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Nexus Family Healing is looking to add a Residential Program Director to join our youth residential program in Austin, MN!
Nexus Family Healing is a national nonprofit network of mental health agencies with over 50 years of restoring hope for thousands of children and families through outpatient/community mental health services, foster care, adoption, and residential treatment.
At Nexus Family Healing, we embrace diversity, promote equity, and foster inclusion.
As a national mental health organization, we serve a diverse group of youth and families, and we strive for our workforce to support and represent that diversity.
Location/Pay/Schedule:
Primary Responsibilities
Program Leadership & Strategic Management
Required Qualifications:
Our ICARE Values
When you work at Nexus, you have the opportunity to change lives — including your own!
Salary Description
$90,000 - $100,000
Full-time
Description
Nexus Family Healing is looking to add a Residential Program Director to join our youth residential program in Austin, MN!
Nexus Family Healing is a national nonprofit network of mental health agencies with over 50 years of restoring hope for thousands of children and families through outpatient/community mental health services, foster care, adoption, and residential treatment.
At Nexus Family Healing, we embrace diversity, promote equity, and foster inclusion.
As a national mental health organization, we serve a diverse group of youth and families, and we strive for our workforce to support and represent that diversity.
Location/Pay/Schedule:
- Located at 1111 28th St NE, Austin, MN 55912
- Starting Salary: $90,000 - $100,000 annually
- Full-time; evenings and weekends as needed
- Five weeks paid time off (PTO) in the first year of employment
- Additional 8 Paid Holidays
- Competitive Annual Base Salary Offered
- Multiple options for health insurance coverage
- Vision & Dental
- No-cost life insurance, short/long-term disability insurance
- 401k match
- NEW - Talkspace Therapy Benefit for the whole family
- NEW - Hinge Health Benefit for the whole family
- NEW – Carrot Fertility Benefit
- Tuition assistance and training opportunities
- Advancement pathways and internal promotion
- And much more!
Primary Responsibilities
Program Leadership & Strategic Management
- Lead day-to-day residential program operations.
- Enhance programming to improve safety, quality, and treatment outcomes.
- Support policy development, program planning, and continuous improvement efforts.
- Identify program risks and implement corrective action plans.
- Partner with leadership on quality assurance and strategic initiatives.
- Provide leadership and support to Program Supervisors and direct care staff.
- Hire, supervise, and develop Program Supervisors, Overnight Supervisors, and Youth Care Professionals.
- Provide coaching, mentoring, and performance feedback.
- Ensure completion of required training and professional development.
- Address performance concerns and promote accountability.
- Foster a positive, therapeutic, and team-oriented culture.
- Oversee daily residential programming and client activities.
- Review and approve client schedules and program modifications.
- Ensure programming supports treatment goals and positive youth outcomes.
- Monitor implementation of trauma-informed interventions and behavior plans.
- Support crisis intervention and incident response when needed.
- Ensure adherence to safety, guidance, and behavior management plans.
- Ensure compliance with licensing, regulatory, and organizational requirements.
- Monitor staffing ratios and program safety practices.
- Oversee incident reporting, audits, and corrective actions.
- Implement risk reduction and quality improvement strategies.
- Maintain a safe, therapeutic residential environment.
- Review and approve program documentation.
- Ensure records are accurate, complete, and submitted on time.
- Monitor adherence to program and organizational standards.
- Support administrative processes and operational efficiency.
- Partner with maintenance and housekeeping to maintain the facility.
- Ensure equipment, supplies, and therapeutic resources are available and functional.
- Support a safe, welcoming, and therapeutic environment.
- Participate in youth admission assessments and evaluations.
- Support the delivery of effective therapeutic programming.
- Ensure services and interventions align with treatment goals.
- Collaborate with clinical and program teams to support positive outcomes.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in related field, OR High school diploma or GED and a minimum of 5 years related experience
- Minimum of 5 years of related experience in a youth/teen residential program or similar
- Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience
- Must be 21 years of age or above
- Valid driver’s license required. Must meet state regulating agency and Nexus Home Office driving requirements
- Must have the ability to build strong relationships with diverse individuals or communities and understand their unique needs and challenges.
- Successfully participate and complete Handle with Care training
- Must successfully pass a DHS criminal background check
- Must be open to meeting the cultural needs of individuals or communities, considering factors such as language, traditions, and values.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field strongly preferred
Our ICARE Values
- Innovation: Leading the way and implementing creative, cutting-edge ideas and approaches
- Compassion: Listening, honoring differences, and showing respect, kindness, empathy care, and concern
- Agility: Exhibiting flexibility and adapting quickly
- Responsiveness: Being quick, positive, and accurate
- Excellence: Demonstrating quality results that surpass ordinary standards
When you work at Nexus, you have the opportunity to change lives — including your own!
Salary Description
$90,000 - $100,000
Salary : $90,000 - $100,000