Assistant Director of Operations - Residential

As an Assistant Director, you'll play a key leadership role in the daily operations of our Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP), helping ensure clients receive high-quality, compassionate, and responsive care. You'll mentor and support staff, partner with families and community providers, and help drive program success through effective leadership, collaboration, and a commitment to positive client outcomes.

What You Will Do

Work effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team to assist the director in overseeing the overall quality and operations of the program. Provide direct supervision of program managers, direct care, and administrative support staff, as assigned.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference while growing as a leader in a mission-driven environment. You'll have the chance to cultivate effective partnerships with applicable county offices, school districts, law enforcement agencies, emergency services, and other community providers.

Requirements

• Eligible for STRTP Administrator certification per STRTP Interim Licensing Standards
• Master's degree in a behavioral science from an accredited college or university, plus two years of employment as a social worker, as defined in California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Section 80001 (s)(4), in an agency serving children or in a residential congregate care program for children
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, plus at least three years' administrative experience or supervisory experience over social work, direct care and/or support staff providing direct services to children in an agency or in a community care facility with a licensed capacity of six or more
• Demonstrated record of providing effective supervision and leadership of diverse program teams
• Strong organizational and project management skills; ability to manage complex tasks in a timely manner
• Effective facilitation, coaching, and presentation skills; ability to build collaborative relationships across teams
• At least 21 years of age
• TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirements
• Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and insurability through Seneca Family of Agencies' insurance policy

Benefits

• Starting at $103,434 - $117,434 per year
• $2,000 sign-on bonus for new Seneca employees
• 5 weeks of Paid Time off and 11 Paid Holidays
• Comprehensive employee benefits package, including Medical, dental, vision and chiropractic coverage and partially paid premiums for dependents
• Long-term disability, family leave, and life insurance
• 50% paid premiums for dependents
• 403b Retirement Plan
• Employer-paid Employee Assistance Plan
• Seneca is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer
• Training stipend and professional development opportunities
• Abundant promotional opportunities across the agency in California