Job Description

Assistant Facility Administrator - Residential Youth Services

Location:

Lebanon, Tennessee - Lebanon Youth Academy

Job Type:

Full-Time

Pay:

$60,000 - $65,000 / yr

Schedule:

Includes weekdays, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed

About Youth Opportunity & Lebanon Youth Academy

Youth Opportunity is dedicated to empowering youth with individualized needs to achieve success and independence by establishing solid foundations of physical and emotional well-being, positive social and familial relationships, and education. Through a strong commitment to teamwork, leadership, and organizational culture, our employees are equipped and qualified to create transformative impacts in the lives of young individuals.

Lebanon Youth Academy

in Lebanon, Tennessee, is an 18-bed residential treatment center for boys ages 12 to 17. The center provides a comprehensive range of services 24/7, including mental health treatment, education, art, music, and recreation therapies.



The program employs a trauma-informed approach, offering individual, family, and group therapy sessions, social and life skills training, victim impact awareness, and restorative justice programming. Youth typically stay for 3-6 months, depending on their progress in reducing criminogenic needs and risk factors, addressing treatment needs, and increasing protective factors.

Assistant Facility Administrator Job Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with up to

4%

employer match with

Immediate Vesting

Paid time off (PTO) and holidays (4 hours of PTO accrued each pay period)

Free RX delivery

on most medications Tuition reimbursement and professional development Robust Employee Assistance Program through Life Matters/Empathia Supportive, mission-driven work environment

Why Join Youth Opportunity?

Be part of a team making a difference in the lives of vulnerable youth Gain experience in a growing field of youth mental health and residential care Work in a secure, structured, and supportive treatment environment Develop your skills through training, mentorship, and advancement opportunities

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate

Assistant Facility Administrator

to join our team. If you are passionate about providing care to youth in need and want to join a top-notch team, please apply today! This leadership role supports overall operations and ensures program excellence, compliance, and staff development.

Key Responsibilities

Directly or indirectly supervise facility staff, supporting day-to-day operations Serve as Facility Administrator designee in their absence Help lead facility service delivery to ensure youth and staff safety and a therapeutic environment Support implementation of the program's therapeutic model for youth development Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal health, fire, and safety codes Assist with performance and quality improvement initiatives Support licensing, accreditation, and contract compliance Report incidents or concerns in accordance with YOI and customer guidelines Assist with recruiting, hiring, and onboarding staff following YOI HR policies Follow procedures for purchasing, accounting, and budgeting

Other Duties Include

Maintain a high standard of professional behavior as a role model for youth Participate in required training and professional development Report any incidents of concern, including youth-to-youth or staff-to-youth interactions Document physical interventions and unusual events per guidelines Assist with organizing and leading the local advisory council Build strong community partnerships and volunteer engagement Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required:

Bachelor's degree in social or behavioral sciences Minimum of three years' experience working with at-risk youth and families At least two years of supervisory experience

Preferred:

Master's degree in a human services field Two years' experience managing a residential or community-based program

Skills:

Strong leadership, decision-making, and communication skills Able to coach staff and lead change in a team environment Organized, motivated, and able to work independently

Physical Demands

Ability to lift/move up to 20 pounds Must be able to transport clients and respond to physical needs Must be free of communicable diseases as defined by state guidelines Must be able to pass a physical restraint technique training.

Other Requirements

Must be able to work long or irregular hours as needed Valid driver's license Must meet customer-required criminal background standards

Apply Today

Make a lasting difference in a youth's life. Apply now through Indeed or visit www.youthopportunity.com/yourfuture.

Youth Opportunity is an Equal Opportunity Employer.