Residential Director

Aspire Health and Community Services recognizes that attracting and retaining exceptional staff is the key to providing excellent care for our clients. Whether a staff member is providing direct care to those we serve or working on the administrative end supporting the services we are proud to provide, each person’s contribution is highly valued.

Our mission, vision and values are supported by organizational culture guiding the work for every staff member: We are one compassionate, accountable community.

Working at Aspire Health and Community Services can provide enormous job satisfaction. Your contribution is serving to help fulfill a mission, vision and values that support our belief that mental health is the foundation of a person’s overall health and we work to foster an environment that is safe and supportive and free of judgement or prejudice around mental health. In addition, Aspire Health and Community Services offers a competitive package of compensation and benefits.

Join us as a Residential Director at Aspire Health Alliance, where your leadership skills can significantly impact and enhance the lives of our clients every day.

The ACCS Residential Director is a dynamic role combining administrative and leadership duties to ensure the smooth operation of community-based residential sites for adults with mental illness and substance use issues. This position requires strong knowledge of clinical programming and involves managing staff, ensuring quality service delivery, maintaining the physical environment, budgeting, and complying with DMH licensing regulations. Additionally, you will collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to develop and implement treatment plans, offer consultation on effective rehabilitative strategies, and foster strong relationships internally and externally. Adherence to all policies and procedures is essential, including established guidelines for cell phone usage.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Human Services, or a related field is preferred.
• Valid driver’s license in good standing, driving experience, and a solid driving record are required. Access to a personal vehicle is essential.
• CPR, First Aid, and MAP certifications will be required.
• 2+ years of supervisory experience in human services, with knowledge of community-based treatment, funding sources, and treatment regulations.
• A flexible team player who can lead and motivate staff; eager to grow and learn in this role.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Bilingual skills and/or experience with multicultural populations are highly desirable.
• Strong computer skills and the ability to use an electronic health record system for clinical documentation are required.

Schedule: Mon-Fri, 9a-5p. This role includes on-call responsibilities for designated site(s) throughout the week and alternating weekends.

Aspire Health and Community Services is committed to and passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion.  We celebrate, support, and promote diversity of thought, culture, and backgrounds.  As an employer committed to equal opportunity, we base all employment decisions on each individual’s capabilities and qualifications, without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetics, or any other protected characteristic.  Aspire Health and Community Services strives to fully reflect the clients and communities we serve and believes that a diversity of interests and cultures leads to a stronger and more innovative organization.