Providing overall leadership and operational oversight, the full-time Michigan Licensed Social Services Administrator will manage a secure youth justice treatment facility for male youth aged 12-20, ensuring a safe, trauma-informed environment while supervising over 40 staff and maintaining regulatory compliance.
Key responsibilities:
Oversee facility operations, including budget administration and program quality
Lead a cohesive treatment philosophy that promotes safety, dignity, and positive youth development
Support staff development and ensure compliance with child caring institution licensing requirementsRequired qualifications: Master's degree in human behavioral science, education, business administration, or public administration from an accredited institution, or a bachelor's degree with relevant experience
Two years of professional experience equivalent to an Equitable Classification Plan (ECP) Group Three manager
Two years of experience in a child caring institution or child placing agency
Experience overseeing budgets and implementing youth treatment services
Knowledge of supervising and mentoring staff in a residential setting