Assistant Director - Residential Foster Home

We believe every young person deserves the opportunity to heal, grow, and build a meaningful future. The Assistant House Director plays a vital role in making that possible every single day.

This is more than a residential position — it’s an opportunity to become a trusted mentor, role model, and leader within a transformational living environment for teenage boys overcoming significant life challenges.

The Assistant House Director serves as a primary parental figure within the home, helping create a culture rooted in accountability, connection, adventure, and emotional safety. Working alongside a team of dedicated Change Agents, this role co-leads a family-style residential home for six teenage boys while helping guide them through academics, life skills, mental health support, and personal growth experiences.

Our unique residential model combines:

• Family-style therapeutic living

• Year-round education

• Integrated mental health services

• Adventure-based programming

• International and offshore sailing expeditions

• Sobriety programming

This is a live-in leadership role for someone who is passionate about youth development, relationship-building, and creating life-changing experiences for young people.

What Makes This Role Unique

• Live and work in a highly relational, purpose-driven environment

• Participate in international sailing expeditions twice per year

• Build deep, meaningful relationships with youth

• Help shape the culture and daily life of the home

• Lead experiential activities, outings, and adventures

• Work alongside a mission-focused team committed to long-term impact

Key Responsibilities

Youth Leadership & Mentorship

• Serve as a consistent, caring adult and positive role model

• Build strong and meaningful relationships with each youth

• Inspire participation in extracurricular and enrichment activities

• Coordinate and facilitate weekly incentives and recreational experiences, including movie nights, weekend outings, and mid-week adventures

• Lead activities and services aligned with each youth’s treatment goals

• Participate in treatment plan reviews and youth progress discussions

• Support youth through intake, transitions, and discharge processes

• Conduct program tours and interviews for prospective youth and families

Residential Operations

• Maintain a residence within the home a minimum of three nights per week

• Coordinate appointments, transportation, and household scheduling

• Manage meal planning and household food service

• Coordinate youth allowance and debit card systems

• Maintain organization and communication systems using Slack, Google Calendar, and Notion

• Participate in the on-call rotation with the Program Director

• Ensure incident reports and required documentation are completed accurately and on time

Staff Leadership & Team Support

• Help cultivate a positive, accountable, and supportive team culture

• Participate in staff performance reviews alongside the Program Director

• Assist with recruitment, onboarding, and training of new residential staff

• Coordinate staff scheduling and time-off coverage

• Provide coaching and support to residential Change Agents

Administrative Oversight

• Ensure medications are administered and documented properly

• Maintain organized and up-to-date client records

• Ensure treatment plans, life skills reviews, and case management documentation are submitted on time

• Support licensing reviews, audits, and compliance standards

Home & Facility Management

• Help maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming home environment

• Oversee routine maintenance and operational needs of the property

• Ensure common spaces, youth bedrooms, and outdoor areas remain well maintained

• Monitor safety systems, locked storage areas, and household equipment

• Coordinate upkeep of appliances, pool systems, and household infrastructure
  

Total Compensation: $85,000 per year

• $55,000 per year

• $10,000 Annual Bonus

• $3,300 Max 401k Contribution per year

• $250 monthly health insurance reimbursement

• On-Site Housing and Meals (Est. Value - $12,000 per year)

• 10 Days PTO

• YMCA Gym Membership

• Clearwater Sailing Center Membership

• International Travel