Entry Level Residential Program Manager Jobs
New grad residential program manager jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong internship background or hands-on fieldwork can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Government & Public Sector, with employers like Advocates, May Institute, and Albertina Kerr hiring at this level now.
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Behavioral Health Residential Program Manager
Type:
Regular
If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services!
This position oversees multiple locations with established Residential Management teams. Provides clinical and programmatic oversight. Provides supervision and support to the residential management team to ensure residents are receiving the appropriate care, all licensed programs meet OMHSAS regulations, and work with county and state officials. Serves as a role model for employees and individuals we provide services for. Works with Residential Manager to ensure proper training and agency policies are followed.
Pay: Salary is $42,000 upon hire and $44,000 after successful completion of administrators training.
Provides clinical and programmatic oversight and supervision of Residential Managers with Supported Living and CRR residential programs. Assists in the resolution of complaints/concerns and serves as a role model for employees and the individuals served, ensuring all health and safety requirements are met and residents receive the appropriate care in a home-like setting. (30%)
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Mental Health / Human Service field required
- 1-3 years of related work experience
- 1-2 years of supervisory experience in the Human Service field working in a residential or community setting
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for completing internal audits to ensure training requirements are met, monies are being used appropriately, and staff charting/treatment plans meet the standards of the regulatory entities as well as Salisbury Behavioral Health requirements. (5%)
- Actively participates in budget monitoring, and budget creation as well as oversight of payroll and accompanying approvals of assigned residential sites, ability to multi-task. (35%)
- Responsible for State Licensing/Program Audits and plans of corrective to improve program performance. (10%)
- Provide secondary after hours and on-call coverage as part of the leadership rotation. (10%)
- Participate and facilitate weekly residential meetings (5%)
- Review and assess ongoing residential referrals and discharges (5%)
- Oversight of multiple locations and Residential Home Managers
- Directly supervises Residential Managers in multiple sites, oversees budgets for multiple locations
Pre-employment screening:
- Complete criminal background
- Name checked in the registries (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities)
- Drug testing
- Education verification and other credentialing based on position requirements
- Proof of employment history or references (if required)
- Positions that require driving: Proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle, IF required for providing transportation for individuals
We offer the following benefits to employees:
- Payactiv: early access to the money you’ve earned from hours you’ve already worked, before payday!
- Employee perks and discount program: to help you save money!
- Paid Time Off (full-time employees only)
- Health/Insurance (full-time employees only)
- 401(k) retirement savings program
- Wellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and Financial
- Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees)
- Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities
- Contract/contingent workers and interns do not qualify for any of the above benefits
EEO Statement
RHA is an equal opportunity employer. In addition, we provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact our solutions center.
About RHA:
At RHA Health Services, we help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health and/or substance use needs live their best lives. Our mission is to provide a safe and healthy environment while creating opportunities for personal outcomes.
For over 30 years, the people we serve and support have remained at the very center of everything we do. RHA currently provides services in North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and New Jersey.
If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of people we serve and support, apply to join the team today.
We are hiring for:
Behavioral Health Residential Program Manager
Type:
Regular
If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services!
This position oversees multiple locations with established Residential Management teams. Provides clinical and programmatic oversight. Provides supervision and support to the residential management team to ensure residents are receiving the appropriate care, all licensed programs meet OMHSAS regulations, and work with county and state officials. Serves as a role model for employees and individuals we provide services for. Works with Residential Manager to ensure proper training and agency policies are followed.
Pay: Salary is $42,000 upon hire and $44,000 after successful completion of administrators training.
Provides clinical and programmatic oversight and supervision of Residential Managers with Supported Living and CRR residential programs. Assists in the resolution of complaints/concerns and serves as a role model for employees and the individuals served, ensuring all health and safety requirements are met and residents receive the appropriate care in a home-like setting. (30%)
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Mental Health / Human Service field required
- 1-3 years of related work experience
- 1-2 years of supervisory experience in the Human Service field working in a residential or community setting
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for completing internal audits to ensure training requirements are met, monies are being used appropriately, and staff charting/treatment plans meet the standards of the regulatory entities as well as Salisbury Behavioral Health requirements. (5%)
- Actively participates in budget monitoring, and budget creation as well as oversight of payroll and accompanying approvals of assigned residential sites, ability to multi-task. (35%)
- Responsible for State Licensing/Program Audits and plans of corrective to improve program performance. (10%)
- Provide secondary after hours and on-call coverage as part of the leadership rotation. (10%)
- Participate and facilitate weekly residential meetings (5%)
- Review and assess ongoing residential referrals and discharges (5%)
- Oversight of multiple locations and Residential Home Managers
- Directly supervises Residential Managers in multiple sites, oversees budgets for multiple locations
Pre-employment screening:
- Complete criminal background
- Name checked in the registries (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities)
- Drug testing
- Education verification and other credentialing based on position requirements
- Proof of employment history or references (if required)
- Positions that require driving: Proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle, IF required for providing transportation for individuals
We offer the following benefits to employees:
- Payactiv: early access to the money you’ve earned from hours you’ve already worked, before payday!
- Employee perks and discount program: to help you save money!
- Paid Time Off (full-time employees only)
- Health/Insurance (full-time employees only)
- 401(k) retirement savings program
- Wellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and Financial
- Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees)
- Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities
- Contract/contingent workers and interns do not qualify for any of the above benefits
EEO Statement
RHA is an equal opportunity employer. In addition, we provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact our solutions center.
About RHA:
At RHA Health Services, we help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health and/or substance use needs live their best lives. Our mission is to provide a safe and healthy environment while creating opportunities for personal outcomes.
For over 30 years, the people we serve and support have remained at the very center of everything we do. RHA currently provides services in North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and New Jersey.
If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of people we serve and support, apply to join the team today.
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Entry Level Residential Program Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level residential program manager job?
Start by gaining hands-on experience through internships, volunteer work, or paraprofessional roles in group homes, supportive housing, or community services. Employers hiring at this level look for candidates who can demonstrate direct care experience, knowledge of resident rights, and basic case documentation skills. A related degree in social work, psychology, or human services gives you a clear edge over candidates without one.
Which companies hire entry level residential program managers?
Companies hiring entry level residential program managers right now include Advocates, May Institute, and Albertina Kerr, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this experience level, the most active employers tend to be nonprofit service organizations, behavioral health agencies, and residential care providers that maintain ongoing hiring pipelines for newer professionals.
Are there remote entry level residential program manager jobs?
Yes, though most postings at this level are on-site given the hands-on nature of residential care. About 20% of entry level residential program manager openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions typically involve administrative coordination, case management support, or program oversight roles that do not require a physical presence in the residence.
Are these new grad residential program manager jobs?
Yes, many of these postings are new grad roles that welcome recent graduates, junior candidates, and career changers with limited professional history. A new grad-friendly posting typically calls for zero to two years of experience, accepts internships or practicum hours as qualifying background, and may consider a strong portfolio of coursework or volunteer supervision in lieu of a formal employment record.
Which industries hire the most entry level residential program managers?
Entry Level residential program manager roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Government & Public Sector, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive consistent hiring at the entry level because residential programs in behavioral health, developmental disability services, and supportive housing require a steady pipeline of newer program staff to meet licensing and staffing ratio requirements.