Residential Living Manager

Company: OHB – Omaha Home for Boys
Location: Omaha
Posted on: February 27, 2026

Job Description:

The Residential Living Manager - Omaha Home for Boys Omaha Home for Boys is seeking a dedicated and mission?driven Residential Living Manager to support our youth and the Youth Advocates who serve them. In this role, you will provide leadership, teaching, and hands?on support within our residential homes, ensuring services are delivered in a respectful, trauma?informed, and efficient manner aligned with OHB’s Mission Statement. The Residential Living Manager is responsible for mentoring and training Youth Advocates, supporting daily living routines for youth, and fostering a safe and stable environment. This position requires flexibility, including evening and weekend hours, as well as potential home coverage when needed. What You’ll Do • This position will work a minimum of two evenings and/or two mornings on a weekly basis. Additional evening or morning requirements may be necessary in certain situations. • Takes the primary role in ensuring all Youth Advocates are properly trained and prepared for their role in conjunction with the Training Manager. Is directly responsible for ensuring that Youth Advocates have completed all Pre-Service Training, On the Job training, and annual training hour requirements according to licensure standards. • Supervises, consults, and evaluates performance for all Youth Advocates. o Responsible for interviewing, hiring, and supervising Youth Advocates as assigned. o Modeling and guiding the Lead Youth Advocate to ensure appropriate division of responsibilities is taking place and the Lead Youth Advocate is serving as a role model to all Youth Advocates. o Provides guidance regarding implementation of the OHB Model through the pre-service workshop, on the job training, and outsourced training. o Assists Youth Advocates in welcoming/orienting youth, conducting intakes, arranging home visits, conducting treatment plan, transportation, court/appointments, and partners with Youth Advocates, clients, and families to assist the family in the discharge placement/reunification process of the youth. o Takes the primary role in providing ongoing coaching, observation, and teaching of the Youth Advocates in the homes. Observations must take place per schedule designed by the Senior Director of Residential Living. o Provides in home observation, on-going coaching, and training, clarification, and documentation in accordance with the OHB Model, including observing and consulting on home maintenance, program implementation, client progress, effective intervention and de-escalation, consumer relations, and professionalism. o Consults with Youth Advocates on the analysis of client collateral information including, but not limited to, psychological evaluations, court orders, psychiatric evaluations, and any other information from other placements or from the placing agency (Probation, DHHS). o Regular review of program and home responsibilities with Youth Advocates as required by consultation guidelines to include medication administration, home administrative tasks, and treatment planning. • Engages in appropriate client management. o Responsible for processing and documenting youth placement referrals for the assigned program. o Develops and oversees monthly reports, completes billing, ensures medications are administered/documented appropriately, and is responsible for meeting documentation standards of the Council of Accreditation (COA), licensing, and contracts. • Actively engages in workgroups or committees within OHB, as well as any assigned community groups • Acts as a liaison between Senior Director of Residential Living, support staff (i.e., clinicians, educators), direct care staff, and placing agencies. • Responsible for on-call coverage for their home and/or develops a rotation with the 2nd Residential Living Manager. Aides with shift coverage when necessary for ratios. • Direct management of either the Residential or Crisis Stabilization cottage as assigned to ensure that the cottage upholds the OHB standards of cleanliness, orderliness, safety, and respect for others. This includes management of the program budget to ensure spending is appropriate and falls within the allotted program budget. You’ll Be a Great Fit If You : Are passionate about guiding and supporting youth and can provide consistent instruction, coaching, and encouragement. Lead with OHB’s mission, values, and trauma?informed practices in every interaction. Enjoy mentoring others and are committed to helping residential staff grow through ongoing training and coaching. Thrive in a dynamic environment where stepping in to support home operations—and occasional coverage—is part of the team effort. Create and maintain a safe, respectful, and structured living environment where youth and staff can succeed. Available Schedules This is a full?time, 40?hour?per?week position with flexible daily start and end times. Evening and weekend hours may be required based on client needs. Compensation & Benefits Starting Wage: $50,000 - $65,000 (based on experience) Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Free meals available in the dining hall Paid holidays, PTO (vacation and sick leave) What We’re Looking for • Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field is required. Master’s degree is preferred. • 5 years of experience in related field. • One year of supervisory experience required. • Extensive knowledge of the childcare field required. • Ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently and organize work to meet deadlines. • Ability to manage a variety of people and transactions. • Ability to be flexible with work schedule to meet the needs of the Residential or Crisis Program and staffing. • Must be certified in CPR/First Aid or willing to become certified. • Most possess a valid driver’s license with a good driving record and current auto insurance, and the ability to pass an extensive background check including drug screen. • Ability to effectively interact with sensitivity and responsiveness to cultural differences present in the organization’s service population, both individually and in groups. • Proficiency in M/S Office. Join a Team That Changes Lives If you’re ready to use your strengths to make a meaningful impact every day, we’d love to meet you. PI4d9277272c30-25448-39783338

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