Residential Director - Salem/Eugene OR

Looking for a meaningful career change? If you're relocating for the opportunity, eligible candidates may qualify for a relocation stipend to help make your transition a little easier. Join a team that's making a difference every day! This position is located in Salem and Eugene Oregon and is not a remote position.

Who is RISE?

We create opportunities for and with the people we serve, their families, and for the men and women who work in the direct care profession. For nearly 40 years, our purpose has remained constant.

RISE is a non-profit organization that specializes in home and community-based support services for children and adults with developmental and other disabilities, children with mental health challenges, and aging adults.

What would YOU do in this role?

RISE is currently seeking a creative and results-oriented Residential Director to oversee several 24-hour group programs between Salem and Eugene areas. Our programs are in Marion, Polk, Lane counties in Oregon and this position can office out of our Salem / Eugene office. You would supervise our Assistant Directors in effectively supporting the individuals we serve and those that serve them.

What you bring:

• Passion for our community
• Familiarity with the IDD community, including person-centered services
• Familiarity with medical and psychological terminology, teaching principles, human behavior or principles of psychology

Your strengths:

• Self-starter
• Strong multi-tasking
• Communication
• Problem solving skills
• Attention to detail
• Follow through
• High sense of urgency
• Prioritizing responsibilities
• Strong relationship building skills
• Networking savvy
• Program Development
• Strong understanding of systems, such as recruiting

Essential Job Functions: 

• Lead through our RISE Mission, Vision, and Values.
• Demonstrate respect, promote choice, maintain confidentiality, and promote the rights of people receiving support
• Understand RISE, State, and Federal policies, procedures, and regulations
• Oversee the employment life cycle of Assistant Directors
• Mentor Assistant Directors
• Provide support in high-level concerns and work with HR as needed to determine plans of action
• Lead by example
• Network with funding sources and other community partners
• Assist in the development of and implement strategic plans in the Residential Department
• Review and approve Licensing Plan of Improvement documents
• Ensure that compliance is maintained
• Lead the development of new program setup
• Be present in all programs

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in social services or related field or 4 years of supervisory experience in lieu
• 2 years of experience working in a group home setting required 
• 2 years of experience in department management and staff supervision required.
• Knowledge of leadership practices, budgetary oversight, and resource allocation
• Required to pass Oregon Intervention Systems, CPR, and First Aid classes while employed and complete renewals
• Weekly travel to various programs and offices in assigned locations. Occasional overnight travel
• Ability to pass and maintain an approved criminal background check
• Have and maintain a valid driver's license and good driving record

Benefits:

Perks for All:

• Competitive pay
• Flexible schedule
• Meaningful Work
• Employee Assistance Program
• Premium Holiday Pay
• Educational Assistance
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Retirement Plan with company match

Additional Benefits for Full Time:

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• HSA/FSA
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Vacation/Sick
• 15 Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Tenure Bonuses

RISE is driven to break the model of care for individuals with disabilities by providing exceptional 1:1 care to the individuals we get to serve. We live this mission by providing various programs to grow and support our staff. This is a great opportunity for a responsible, committed individual that wants to be part of making a difference in the lives of others! This is a great opportunity for a responsible, committed individual that wants to be part of making a difference in the lives of others!

If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process or hiring process, please submit your request.

RISE is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We embrace diversity in all its form. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.