We believe every young person deserves the opportunity to heal, grow, and build a meaningful future. 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