****Average hourly rate is $18.31 (including wage, incentives, bonuses, overtime, etc.) ****
Position located in Topeka KS
Are you passionate about supporting youth in a therapeutic residential setting? Do you thrive in structured environments where teamwork, compassion, and accountability drive meaningful change? Join our dedicated team as a Unit Leader at our Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF), where your leadership ensures that daily schedules, treatment plans, and care standards are met with excellence.
Key Responsibilities
• Coordinate and direct group activities to ensure compliance with treatment schedules
• Monitor and report supply and curriculum needs for psychosocial programming
• Ensure staff are equipped with materials for therapeutic groups and activities
• Collaborate with medical, therapeutic, and educational departments for holistic care
• Document staff interactions, incidents, and resident progress
• Support direct care staff during emergencies or crises
• Attend staff meetings, supervision sessions, and coaching
• Transport residents or conduct agency business using personal or agency vehicles
• Promote cultural sensitivity, teamwork, and adherence to accreditation standards
Qualifications
• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate’s degree in human services preferred
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a residential program; medical care center experience a plus
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet agency driving standards
• Completion of Safe Crisis Management training (or willingness to complete upon hire)
Skills & Competencies
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to interpret technical and legal materials
• Basic financial literacy and data analysis capabilities
• Commitment to trauma-informed care and culturally responsive practices
Physical & Environmental Requirements
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, and perform manual tasks for extended periods
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. occasionally
• Comfortable working in moderate noise levels and occasional outdoor conditions
Why Join Us?
We offer a supportive work culture, ongoing professional development, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact in the lives of children and adolescents. If you're ready to lead with purpose and compassion, we want to hear from you.
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TFI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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TFI is a leading child welfare agency providing experience, compassion, quality services, and care. Our strength as an organization lies in the fact that we do what is best for children and families. TFI continues to create new foster parent resources and develop innovative solutions as we work to meet the needs of families and children.
We provide various services to the community, including foster and kinship care, adoption, counseling support and education, prevention services, TIPS-MAPP training, visitation and exchange centers, and numerous other child welfare services.
The Family Initiative, Inc. is the parent company providing services to children and families across the U.S. We provide services through our affiliates:
TFI Family Services in Kansas, Nebraska, and Missouri
TFI Family Connections in Oklahoma
Texas Family Initiative in Texas
Pathway Family Services in Kansas and Texas
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