Float Residential Manager ($3,000 Hiring Bonus)

Published: 6/14/2022

Personal Care

Job Description

The Float Residential Manager provides dynamic operational leadership across the agency’s 5 DCF-funded congregate care sites in Fitchburg. The Float Manager is deployed to sites during sudden management leaves, vacancies or other absences. This permanent position provides on-site leadership and manages a “float pool” of skills counselors and temporary agency staff.

The qualified candidate will preferably have a Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or closely related field. Candidates must have at least 1 year of supervisory experience and 3 years of residential experience. Excellent communication and the ability to work as part of a team. LUK provides training in our treatment and behavioral support model, effective supervision, and agency policies and practices.

This is a full-time position located in Fitchburg, Ma. Work will take place within the therapeutic milieu. The work schedule is Monday-Friday 9-5 pm with flexibility to meet program needs. Occasional evening shifts will be required during the initial orientation period to ensure robust training across all shift. Bilingual/bicultural candidates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities Include:

Interim Site Management: Step in as the acting Program Manager where coverage is missing
Staff Supervision and Training: Hire, Train and deploy a mobile team of per diem staff and agency (temporary) staff across specific programs.r
Operational Continuity: Ensure daily program schedules, client safety plans, and administrative tasks adhere to agency policies and state regulations.
On-Call Responsibilities: Participate in a rotating administrative on-call schedule to provide emergency operational guidance.

\nCompany Description

LUK is a not-for-profit social service agency located in central Massachusetts dedicated to improving the lives of youth and their families. We offer a full spectrum of programs addressing mental and behavioral health, trauma, addiction and substance abuse prevention, and homelessness.