
The Director of Residential Services provides oversight for The Florida Sheriff Youth Ranches programs and services at each of the three residential programs in Florida. The Director of Residential Services is responsible for residential programs and services and provides coaching to program staff in development, administration, and coordination of programs.
The Director of Residential Services is directly responsible to the Vice President Program.
This position is exempt from overtime pay.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The following duties and responsibilities are given as examples of the various types of work performed in this position. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.
Provides oversight and consultation for the administration and supervision of residential programs, services, and facilities.
Recruits, selects, orients, trains, and supervises Program Directors, Campus Life Director, and Clinical Director; appraises performance, disciplines, addresses complaints and resolves problems.
Provides risk management training for all new employees at all residential programs. Manages, participates and instructs as necessary on various topics required by the FSYR and its contractual and monitoring agencies. Provides additional training for staff when needed.
Assists the Vice President Program and program staff to ensure that all licensing, accreditation, contracts, rate agreements, Medicaid applications, and other standards for programs and services are met.
When needed, facilitates relationships between programs and services and with the Main
In conjunction with the Vice President Program, assists program staff in the development of any new programs/services or to make any major changes or modifications to existing programs/services.
In conjunction with program staff maintains relationships with District/Regional DCF, DJJ, Medicaid or other agencies.
Coordinates with the Quality Improvement Director in developing policies, procedures, directives, manuals and training programs.
Provides oversight and coaching towards budget, expenditures, and revenue generating activities to ensure that resources are maximized and that all programs are fiscally accountable.
Ensures that responsible employees are monitoring all required clinical and non-clinical documentation and case records to ensure timely and up-to-date completion.
Enthusiastically supports and works with Donor Relations staff of the agency to ensure that donors, Sheriffs, volunteers and other stakeholders are cared for and serviced in a timely and high-quality fashion, and makes visitors feel welcome and comfortable.
Troubleshoots problem areas and carries out any special projects which may be assigned by the Executive Vice President.
Facilitates relationships with consulting psychiatrists and ensures sound customer
service.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
A Master’s degree in the human services field from an accredited college or university is required.
A minimum of seven years’ experience in a social service setting with at least five years in an administrative or supervisory capacity is required. Experience in administering multi-service, multi-site agencies with a residential component will be given preference.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIE
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $72,000 Annually
Benefits:
401(k) Plan with up to 4% company match
Annual Leave and Sick Leave
Holidays
Company Paid Long Term Disability
Company Paid Life Insurance
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Health Savings Account, Supplemental Life Insurance, Short Term Disability and Aflac Products Available
We are an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace.
Background Screening Requirement
Employment in this position is contingent upon successful completion of a Level 2 background screening through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse, as required by Florida law.
Pursuant to House Bill 531 (2025), applicants are encouraged to review the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness information available at:
https://info.flclearinghouse.com

The Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches is a statewide non-profit organization that has been providing child-care services for disadvantaged children since 1957. The cornerstone and pride of the Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches is its nationally renowned network of three residential child-care campuses located throughout the state offering stable homes to needy children.
The three campuses: Boys Ranch/Live Oak, Youth Villa/Bartow, and Youth Ranch/Safety Harbor employ trained and devoted professionals who nurture needy, neglected boys and girls, providing them with a needed sense of security, guidance and tenderness. Along with therapists, teachers, and many more program support staff, each campus houses several cottages staffed by full-time parents. The parents live day-to-day with their kids, instilling in them a strong work ethic, sense of responsibility, teamwork, and respect in each boy and girl. Each child is cared for through childhood into adolescence, with several scholarship programs available for the college-bound. It is hard to describe the transformation that takes place -- with the infrastructure, care, and the opportunities provided, these kids regain hope, strong values and focus, and the reality of a better life.
FSYR also offers camping services programs. These include week-long overnight summer camps in three locations. "Harmony in the Streets" is a mobile day camp that travels from county to county.