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Gateways to Change is a non-profit agency providing services to adults with developmental and physical disabilities in residential and community settings.
We are looking for a dedicated and committed Assistant Director who initiate skills, follow through on recommendations of administrators and consultants; organizational skills of development of schedules, filing, ordering supplies, inventory, management of petty cash, supervisory skills, communication skills, program development skills of writing goals, objectives, setting up teaching programs, and analyses of data, good observation skills, even temperament.
Work Schedule:
Forty (40) hours per week, second shift including weekend, availability by telephone or beeper during non-work hours
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
- To create, adapt, and maintain daily and weekly schedule of staff and consumer activities, to insure that all programs recommended are carried out, that sufficient staff are scheduled, and that staff use their time conducting agency business.
- To provide direct instruction to consumers (as described on the Community Support Staff Job Description), and model teaching and intervention techniques developed and recommended by the treatment team.
- To conduct/arrange and document staff training for all residential staff in the areas of Human Rights, Behavior Management, First Aid, Administration of Medication, Detecting Illness and Dysfunction, Communicable Diseases, Sexuality, Normalization, Data Taking, and Household Systems.
PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES TOWARD CLIENTS AND FAMILIES:
- Demonstrates respect and a caring attitude toward clients
- Maintains confidentiality of clients and programs
- Communicates pertinent information on clients' needs and programs to team members
- Effectively communicates with residential staff to ensure needs of clients are met and to ensure quality service delivery
- Effectively communicates with families to ensure quality service delivery
- Takes appropriate action on family/program concerns that have been communicated
PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES TOWARD TEAM MEMBERS AND COMMUNITY:
- Interacts positively with staff members
- Interacts positively with resource and consultant staff
- Interacts positively with supervisory staff, accepting constructive feedback and takes action based on this feedback
- Actively participates in directors meetings and trainings, when requested
- Works cooperatively with all team members and follows through on recommendations
- Exhibits professional demeanor in language, dress and behavior
- Effectively interacts with people in the community (e.g., job sites, field trips, other programs), conveying a positive attitude toward the agency and clients
- Follows established staff procedures as described in the Policies and Procedures Manual
PROGRAMMING RESPONSIBILITIES:
Developing Programs - ISPs
- Assists Director in completing the ISP process
- Assists Director in collecting annual reports from professionals in other disciplines (speech and language, physical therapy, or director of psychological services) in a timely manner
- Models teaching programs from goals and objectives and develops system for collecting data and monitoring progress for each area
REQUIREMENTS:
- Some college in Human Services
- One year working directly with individuals with developmental disabilities
- Must have a valid driver's license and existing insurance, registrationsinspection
- Must provide a criminal background check with no disqualifying offenses
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
BENEFITS:
We offer a competitive benefit packages for full-timepart time employees including:
- Competitive Salary
- Healthcare and dental insurance
- Vacation, PersonalSick time off
- Weekend and holiday differential pay
- 401K
- Life insurance
- Tuition Stipend
- Mileage Reimbursement
Please come to our main office at 1060 Park Avenue, Cranston, Rhode Island or for your convenience you can start the application process by going to our website and fill out an application at:
https://www.gatewaystochange.org/be-the-change
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in residential director jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in social work, human services, psychology, or a related field
- Three or more years of experience in residential program or facility management
- Demonstrated staff supervision and scheduling experience across direct-care teams
- Knowledge of state residential licensing regulations and compliance documentation
- Proficiency with property management or case management software platforms
- Current CPR, first aid, and mandatory reporter certification
Tips for Your Residential Director Job Search
Tailor your resume to each setting
Senior living, college housing, and behavioral health residential programs each have distinct compliance expectations. Reframe your experience to match the sector you're targeting, highlighting the specific population you've managed, the regulatory environment you've worked in, and your occupancy or outcome metrics.
Certify in CPR, first aid, and relevant compliance
Many residential director postings require current CPR and first aid certification, and some settings expect familiarity with OSHA, HIPAA, or state-specific residential licensing. Having these before you apply removes a common screening obstacle and signals operational readiness to hiring managers.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists residential director openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight staff supervision numbers clearly
Hiring managers in residential settings care deeply about team size. State explicitly how many direct reports you managed, whether you handled scheduling and performance reviews, and if you reduced turnover. Vague phrases like 'led a team' won't distinguish you the way a specific headcount will.
Prepare for scenario-based interview questions
Residential director interviews commonly include situation-based prompts around crisis response, lease or program violations, resident conflicts, and after-hours emergencies. Rehearse structured answers using real examples from your experience, emphasizing your decision-making process and what the outcome was.
Negotiate relocation support when housing is on-site
Roles that include on-site or live-in requirements often have more negotiating room on relocation allowances, move-in timelines, and utility coverage than on base salary. Raise these in the offer stage after you have a written offer, not during early interviews.
Residential Director Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most residential directors?
Vinfen, Northeast Arc, and Legacy Treatment Services are hiring the most residential directors right now, with openings concentrated in Massachusetts, New York, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is strongest in senior living networks and behavioral health organizations operating multiple residential sites.
How many residential director jobs are remote?
About 27% of residential director openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most residential environments. The sub-areas with the most remote flexibility tend to be program development, compliance oversight, and regional or multi-site director roles that do not require a daily on-site presence.
How do you become a residential director?
Start by earning a bachelor's degree in social work, human services, education, or psychology, then gain direct experience in a residential care or housing setting as a coordinator or house manager. Build supervisory experience, learn your state's residential licensing requirements, and pursue certifications in CPR, first aid, and any sector-specific compliance your target field requires before applying to director-level postings.
Can you get hired as a residential director with limited experience?
Yes, but you'll need to show progression from a frontline or coordinator role, not just time in the field. Emphasize any supervisory responsibilities you held informally, incident response situations you managed, and any exposure to budgeting or scheduling. Smaller nonprofit or group home programs are more likely to hire candidates moving up from within the residential sector than large corporate operators.
What does the residential director interview process look like?
Most residential director interviews begin with a phone or video screen focused on your experience managing staff and handling crisis situations. A panel interview typically follows, often including department heads, HR, and sometimes a clinical or compliance lead. Expect scenario questions around after-hours incidents, resident conflicts, and regulatory audits, and be prepared to discuss how you've managed turnover or maintained occupancy in past roles.
Where can I find and apply to residential director jobs?
You can find and apply to residential director jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your background and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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