Assistant Director - Residential Foster Home

SailFuture

$85K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Experience working with at-risk youth or in therapeutic environments
  • Strong leadership and mentorship abilities
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to coordinate activities and manage household operations
  • Familiarity with mental health support and treatment planning
  • Willingness to participate in on-call rotation and live-in duties
  • Organizational skills for administrative and operational tasks.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a positive role model and mentor to youth
  • Build meaningful, trusting relationships with residents
  • Facilitate engaging recreational and enrichment activities
  • Coordinate and implement treatment-aligned activities
  • Handle residential scheduling, appointments, and logistics
  • Support a collaborative team environment through staff development
  • Maintain safety, cleanliness, and functionality of the home.

Benefits

  • On-site housing and meals valued at approximately $12,000 annually
  • Opportunities for international travel and sailing expeditions
  • Memberships for local gym and sailing center included
  • 10 days of PTO for work-life balance
  • Comprehensive health insurance reimbursement up to $250 monthly
  • 401k contributions with employer match up to $3,300 annually.
Full Job Description
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


Program Residential Foster Care Locations St Petersburg

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