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The Home Of The Innocents Inc

Residential Program Manager

The Home Of The Innocents Inc, Louisville, Kentucky, us, 40201

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1100 E Market St, Louisville, KY 40206, USA

Job Description Are you a compassionate and dependable leader ready to support youth and guide a dedicated team? We are seeking a mission-driven Residential Program Manager to play a key role in helping children build essential life skills in a therapeutic, supportive environment. If you’re passionate about empowering others and want to be part of a supportive team, we want you on our team!

A Day in the Life You will be responsible for coordinating both staff and client activities within an assigned unit. This includes developing and implementing programs that meet clients' needs, overseeing the placement and progress of each youth, evaluating program effectiveness, and maintaining regulatory and accreditation standards.

How This Position Contributes to our Mission

Supervise, mentor, train, and develop the departmental staff, including Youth Support Specialists and Assistant Program Managers

Responsible for scheduling, adequate staffing, time card review, overtime approval and employee evaluations.

Participate in treatment planning to ensure appropriate services are available to address the emotional, behavioral, spiritual and physical needs of the client

Maintain a structured program schedule for residents and team members that is consistent, trauma-informed, and holistic.

Maintains Safe Crisis Management (SCM) certification and participates in SCM intervention with clients as needed.

Provide on-call emergency support

Residential Program Manager Skills and Qualifications

Must be at least 21 years of age

Two years of education from a college or university and two years of experience in child-caring facility or high school diploma/equivalency with five years of experience in a child-caring facility are required; Bachelor's degree in a human services field (Psychology, Social Work, Counseling) preferred.

Experience with recovery-based treatment plans and behaviorally oriented programs preferred

Valid driver's license and insurable driving record required

Strong leadership and supervisory skills with the ability to lead a team effectively

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and related software

Must be available for on-call duties during emergencies, as well as have the flexibility to work weekends and holidays when necessary

What You’ll Receive as a Valued Member of Home of the Innocents

Comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision, AD&D, and Life)

Generous leave time

401(k) with employer match

Training and certification opportunities

Who We Are Home of the Innocents, a 145-year-old non-profit, is dedicated to supporting children and families in our community. Our mission is to enrich lives with hope, health, and happiness. As one of only two certified Sanctuary Organizations in Kentucky, we prioritize safety and recovery through trauma-informed practices. Our leadership is committed to developing a diverse, inclusive, and values-led workforce.

Home of the Innocents Impact

Total service recipients in 2024: 3,562

Campus size: 22 acres located near downtown Louisville

Residential Treatment Program: Second largest in Kentucky

Only dedicated emergency shelter in the city

13 different programs serving children and families, providing services such as:

Therapeutic and residential treatment for youth with complex behavioral and emotional needs

Foster care and adoption support

Community-based behavioral health programs

Kosair for Kids Complex Care Center (KCC): Only facility in Kentucky serving medically complex young adults and children, and 1 of only 12 in the nation.

If you are passionate about fostering a mission-driven workplace and shaping a positive organizational culture, we invite you to apply!

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