Residential Supervisor

Residential Supervisor – Youth Behavioral Health

Full Time

Evening & Weekend Availability Required | On-Call Rotation | Spokane, WA

$23.50-$31.00 per hour + Excellent Benefits

Retention Bonus at six months

Looking for more than just a job?

At Morning Star, you'll have the opportunity to lead a team while helping vulnerable youth build safer, healthier futures. Since 1957, Morning Star has provided residential care and behavioral rehabilitation services for youth who have experienced trauma, abuse, neglect, and other significant life challenges. Our program is located on Spokane's South Hill and offers a unique environment that includes therapeutic programming and agricultural experiences with animals

We are seeking a Residential Supervisor who can lead staff, respond confidently in challenging situations, and help create a structured, therapeutic environment where youth can thrive.

This role offers the unique opportunity to positively influence both youth and staff. You'll help shape the next generation of caregivers through coaching and mentorship while gaining valuable leadership experience, professional development, and opportunities for advancement within a respected nonprofit organization.

Ideal Backgrounds: Behavioral Health
• Residential Treatment
• Group Home
• Youth Services
• Child Welfare
• Social Services
• Mental Health
• Direct Care
• Residential Care
• Case Management
• Crisis Intervention
• Team Leadership
• Education

What Makes This Role Different?

You're not sitting behind a desk all day.

As a Residential Supervisor, you'll combine leadership, behavioral health, youth development, and crisis response in a role where every day makes a difference.

You'll:

• Lead, supervise, coach, and develop a team of direct care professionals
• Support youth ages 6-16 in a therapeutic residential treatment environment
• Promote trauma-informed care and positive behavior support strategies
• Respond to crises and provide real-time coaching to staff during challenging situations
• Coordinate staffing schedules and ensure appropriate coverage for a 24/7 residential program
• Monitor documentation, medication administration, case management activities, and program compliance
• Partner with clinical, case management, and leadership teams to support treatment goals
• Maintain a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment for youth who have experienced trauma, abuse, and neglect
• Ensure compliance with licensing, accreditation, and agency standards
• Serve as the primary shift leader and decision-maker during evenings, weekends, and on-call situations
• Transport residents in company vehicle

You'll be the go-to leader during your shift, helping both staff and youth succeed while playing a critical role in the delivery of high-quality behavioral health and residential care services.

IMPORTANT:
Schedule Requirements

This is a 24/7 residential program.

To be considered, applicants must be able to:

Work evenings and weekends

Maintain flexibility to support program operations

Participate in an after-hours on-call rotation

Assist with staffing coverage when operational needs arise

If you are seeking a Monday-Friday daytime-only schedule, this position will not be a fit.

Minimum Qualifications

You must:

• Be at least 21 years old
• Have a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record
• Be able to pass federal and state background checks
• Have experience working directly with children or adolescents
• Possess strong communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills
• Be able to work effectively with youth who have experienced trauma

Qualified candidates must meet one of the following:

Option 1

• High school diploma or GED
• Two years of experience working directly with children
• Leadership experience

Option 2

• Two years of social service education
• One year of experience working directly with children
• Leadership experience

Option 3

• Four years of social service education
• Leadership experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Residential treatment or group home experience
• Behavioral health experience
• Child welfare experience
• Leadership or supervisory experience
• Experience mentoring or coaching staff

Benefits

Full-time employees receive:

• 100% employer-paid medical insurance after 60 days
• Dental and…