Vice President of Youth Residential Services
Salary Range: $130,000 - $150,000 per year
RFK Community Alliance is seeking a
Vice President of Youth Residential Services to lead our highly regarded youth residential division with locations across the Commonwealth.
Who We Are
At RFK Community Alliance (RFKCA), we believe in the power of people to make real, lasting change. With a mission to promote meaningful and sustained well-being, RFKCA provides high-quality care and support to individuals and families facing complicated challenges. We trace our roots to the Doctor Franklin Perkins School (1896) and RFK Children's Action Corps (1969)-two organizations built on inclusion, equity, and advocacy.
About the Opportunity
The Vice President of Youth Residential Services (YRS) provides strategic and operational leadership for a diverse portfolio of residential programs serving youth ages 12-22 across multiple sites in Massachusetts. This role ensures high-quality care, regulatory compliance, fiscal responsibility, and a positive organizational culture. The VP of YRS is a key member of the senior leadership team and serves as the primary liaison with state agencies, funders, and external partners relevant to RFKCA's youth residential programming.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership
, Culture & Oversight:
- Provide steady leadership over 10+ youth residential programs (DCF, DYS) and approximately 200 staff, serving up to 100 youth across the state
- Supervise, coach, and inspire five residential leaders, and foster empowerment and collaboration within the youth residential team
- Ensure our work is delivered within a positive, mission-driven culture that values diversity, belonging, inclusivity, and equity
Program Management:
- Ensure compliance with licensing and regulatory standards
- Manage census, staffing, and program budgets
- Monitor and control costs, including overtime and payroll
- Lead crisis response and serve as escalation point for complex cases
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with state funders (DCF, DYS)
- Respond to RFRs and lead new program development, as needed
- Ensure quality and safety of physical plant in collaboration with Facilities
Strategic Initiatives:
- Participate in state and association affinity groups such as DYS providers council, MAAPS ResEd Directors group, and DCF Directors workgroup
- Collaborate with HR, Finance, PQI, Organizational Advancement, and Facilities departments for cross-functional initiatives
- Work collaboratively with Senior and Executive Leaders
Adventure & Specialized Programming:
- Oversee/Supervise the organization's Adventure Program, which includes a Fly Zone ropes course, MSF dirt bike program, and outdoor and summer programming
- Support expansion of Support & Stabilization services, including respite care
Qualifications
Required:
- Deep commitment to RFKCA's mission and values
- Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Education, or related field
- 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in youth residential services
- Deep knowledge of State entities (DCF, DYS and DMH) and regulations
- Proven ability to manage large teams and complex budgets
- Strong crisis management and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and fostering belonging.
Preferred:
- Experience with program development
- Experience building relationships with external stakeholders
- Bilingual or multicultural experience a plus
How We Promote Equity, Cultivate Leaders, and Grow Together
At RFK Community Alliance, we're dedicated to a culture where everyone can show up to work as their full authentic selves. Diversity and inclusion doesn't happen by accident, it's by design. Together we are the designers. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace makes our organization stronger. We care about including diverse perspectives and experiences throughout every level. Which is why we're committed to honoring, celebrating, and fostering diversity and inclusion on our team, in our clientele and within our community. Our team must reflect our community and vice versa. We value, respect, and support all types of diversity across all identities including, but not limited to, ethnicity, race, gender, LGBTQIA, age religion and abilities. We take responsibility for the community we're creating here at RFK Community Alliance, and we're here to contribute to the progression of our society to a more inclusive and equitable one.
Why You'll Love Us
In addition to being a part of a supportive team, we offer amazing employee benefits, including:
*Health Insurance
*Dental Insurance
*Vision Insurance
*Generous paid time off
*Holiday Pay
*Educational Assistance
*Employer paid life insurance
*Employer paid Short- & Long-Term Disability
*Retirement Plan with generous employer match
*Tuition Reimbursement
*Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
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VP of Youth Residential services. RFKCA offers a compassionate, inclusive company culture and excellent work environment. RFKCA is deeply committed to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusiveness. We do not discriminate based on race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability. EOE/AA
Pay Range: $130,000 - $150,000 per year
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RFK Community Alliance
dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, retirement plan
Oct 27, 2025