Youth Services Coordinator - Director Of Group Home

Youth Group Home Director

Location: Shoreline, WA 98155

Company: Homebound Residential Care LLC

Position Summary: Homebound Residential Care is a licensed residential group home supporting youth ages 13-18 in the foster care system. Our mission is to provide behavioral health support and life stability in a trauma-informed, home-like setting. We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Program Director to lead and manage the daily operations of our 5-bed group home, overseeing a team of 10-12 staff members. This role combines leadership, administrative oversight, and direct engagement with both youth and staff to ensure regulatory compliance, safety, and high-quality care. The ideal candidate brings a passion for youth development, strong organizational skills, and the ability to lead with empathy, accountability, and integrity.

Key Responsibilities

• Program Oversight & Development
• Collaborate with the Case Manager and Program Manager to ensure residents receive proper supervision, resources, care, and therapeutic services.
• Be able to perform the role of Program Manager in the absence of a Program Manager.
• Review documentation and reports to verify compliance and quality of care.
• Ensure youth are progressing toward treatment goals and building positive, healthy relationships.
• Order and manage supplies for youth and office needs.
• Review and approve staff schedules and timesheets for payroll.
• Maintain appropriate staffing ratios and schedule coverage.

• Regulatory Compliance
• Ensure full compliance with all licensing standards, including staff qualifications, youth care plans, medication protocols, and safety guidelines.
• Maintain accurate and complete documentation for residents and staff.
• Prepare for and lead licensing audits, inspections, and incident investigations.
• Monitor staff training requirements and arrange additional trainings as needed.

• Staff Leadership & Supervision
• Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate team members including Leads, Case Managers, Direct Care Workers, and support staff.
• Foster a supportive, accountable work culture focused on professional growth and trauma-informed care.
• Ensure staff maintain professional boundaries, ethical practices, and safety protocols.

• Resident Services & Safety
• Ensure a nurturing, structured, and safe environment that promotes emotional and behavioral stability.
• Provide supervision and day to day care to residents as needed.
• Approve and oversee individualized service plans for each resident.
• Engage directly with residents to monitor progress, offer mentorship, and ensure their needs are met.
• Lead crisis response efforts, review incident reports, and implement follow-up actions.

• Administrative and HR Duties
• Create and implement staff schedule to ensure ratio coverage.
• Manage timesheet, payroll and time off request.
• Participate in budget planning and financial oversight in collaboration with ownership.
• Serve as the primary contact for licensing agencies, social workers, and community stakeholders.
• Support long-term program development, strategic planning, and community outreach.

Qualifications Required: Minimum of 5 years' experience in residential care, child welfare, or youth services At least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role Education/Training in Social Work, Psychology, Human Servi