Assistant HOUSE Manager - Youth Residential

Orefield, PA

Management/Supervision

Full Time , Day/Evening with weekends/OT as needed

What We Offer

• Generous PTO
• Tuition assistance & student loan forgiveness options
• Comprehensive benefits:medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance.
• Two week paid training program
• Professional growth:ongoing development, training opportunities, and structured career pathways.
• Supportive environment:a collaborative and compassionate team culture.

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Assistant House Manager to support the daily operations of our Residential Program serving children and adolescents with mental health and behavioral challenges. Our structured treatment environment focuses on helping youth develop positive behaviors, healthy thinking patterns, and life skills that support successful reintegration into their homes, families, and communities.

The Assistant House Manager plays a key leadership role in the administration and coordination of an assigned residential unit. Working closely with the House Manager, this position assists with implementing unit policies and procedures, maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment, supervising staff, and ensuring compliance with agency and departmental standards. The Assistant House Manager helps support the overall quality and effectiveness of the residential program while serving as a resource to both staff and clients.

Responsibilities include assisting with staff supervision, training, and performance development; monitoring treatment documentation and client records; supporting interdisciplinary treatment planning; maintaining program compliance; and helping coordinate daily operations of the residential unit. The Assistant House Manager also assists in fostering an environment that reflects the organization's Model of Care and Sanctuary principles while ensuring that staff are equipped to provide high‑quality care and support.

This role requires strong leadership, communication, and crisis management skills, along with a commitment to creating a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment where youth can grow, heal, and succeed.

• Associates Degree or 60 college credit hours plus 3 years of work experience with children is
  required
  ,
  OR
  Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college in Mental Health or Human Services field plus 1 year of work experience with children is
  required
  .
• Prior supervisory experience preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years of age or older.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to clear physicals/trainings to fully perform restraints as necessary when ordered by a licensed professional using the current approved Kids Peace restraint methodology on youth who may weigh in excess of 250 pounds and who are physically threatening or otherwise presenting a threat to themselves or others.

Schedule:

Sunday through Thursday or Tuesday through Saturday (evening shifts, typically 3PM-11PM)

Training:

Must be able to complete a paid consecutive 2-week training session, Monday through Friday 9AM-5PM

About Us

Kids Peace
is a private charity committed to supporting the behavioral and mental health needs of children, families, and communities. Since 1882, we have provided psychiatric hospital services, residential treatment, accredited educational programs, and foster care services. Our culture is rooted in compassion, creativity, collaboration, and a dedication to providing hope and healing.

Compensation:Hourly - $22.75-$23.75 (Annually $47,320-$49,400 -- overtime available)

Kids Peace is the employer of choice in the mental and behavioral healthcare field. As a Kids Peace associate, you can expect the following:

• Competitive compensation structures and the…