Assistant Facility Administrator
Listed on 2026-10-11
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Social Work
Youth Development
Assistant Facility Administrator – Residential Youth Services
Location:
Nashville, TN – Harpeth Primary Assessment Center
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay: $70,000 - $75,000
Schedule:
Includes weekdays, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
About Youth Opportunity & Harpeth Primary Assessment Center
Youth Opportunity is a nationally recognized leader in residential and behavioral health treatment for at-risk youth. Harpeth Primary Assessment Center in Nashville, Tennessee is a secure, 24-bed assessment center providing trauma-informed care to girls ages 10 to 17. This temporary program combines structured clinical assessment, individualized support planning, and daily therapeutic services in a highly supportive and structured environment.
Youth typically remain in care for about 30 days, during which they receive intake, multidisciplinary evaluation, education, independent living and social skills training, and initial mental health stabilization. Programming occurs in small group units designed to support accurate placement recommendations, emotional safety, and family engagement while preparing youth for the next phase of care.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with up to 4% employer match with Immediate Vesting
- Paid time off (PTO) and holidays – earn 4 hours of PTO every pay period
- Free RX delivery on most medications
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development
- Robust Employee Assistance Program
- Supportive, mission-driven work environment
About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Assistant Facility Administrator to join our team. If you are passionate about providing care to youth in need and want to join a top-notch team, please apply today! This leadership role supports overall operations and ensures program excellence, compliance, and staff development.
Key Responsibilities
- Directly or indirectly supervise facility staff, supporting day-to-day operations
- Serve as Facility Administrator designee in their absence
- Help lead facility service delivery to ensure youth and staff safety and a therapeutic environment
- Support implementation of the program's therapeutic model for youth development
- Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal health, fire, and safety codes
- Assist with performance and quality improvement initiatives
- Support licensing, accreditation, and contract compliance
- Report incidents or concerns in accordance with YOI and customer guidelines
- Assist with recruiting, hiring, and onboarding staff following YOI HR policies
- Follow procedures for purchasing, accounting, and budgeting
Other Duties Include
- Maintain a high standard of professional behavior as a role model for youth
- Participate in required training and professional development
- Report any incidents of concern, including youth-to-youth or staff-to-youth interactions
- Document physical interventions and unusual events per guidelines
- Assist with organizing and leading the local advisory council
- Build strong community partnerships and volunteer engagement
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in social or behavioral sciences
- Minimum of three years' experience working with at-risk youth and families
- At least two years of supervisory experience
Preferred:
- Master's degree in a human services field
- Two years' experience managing a residential or community-based program
Skills:
- Strong leadership, decision-making, and communication skills
- Able to coach staff and lead change in a team environment
- Organized, motivated, and able to work independently
Physical Demands:
- Ability to lift/move up to 20 pounds
- Must be able to transport clients and respond to physical needs
- Must be free of communicable diseases as defined by state guidelines
- Must pass Professional Assault Response (PAR) certification
Other Requirements:
- Must be able to work long or irregular hours as needed
- Valid driver's license
- Must meet customer-required criminal background standards
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Youth Opportunity is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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