Residential Program Manager
Company: Work Unlimited
Location: Salem
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
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 you're 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 You’ll Do:
Youth-Focused Program Oversight – Lead the development and
execution of Individual Support Plans (ISPs) and behavior support
plans tailored to each youth's 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 We’re 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 driver’s 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!
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