📍 Location: On-Site – Turlock, CA

📅 Schedule: Full-Time | Exempt | Shift: Sunday 3:00 PM -11:00 PM, Monday & Tuesday 12:00 PM -8:00 PM, Wednesday & Thursday 3:00 PM -11:00 PM

💼 Department: Residential Division – STRTP Program

📈 Reports to: Director

💰 Pay Range: $70,304 - $72,000

The salary range for this position is $70,304- $72,000 per year for employees hired in the Central Valley, CA. The pay range provided in this job posting represents the typical range or starting rate of candidates hired within the Central Valley region. Candidates hired in Southern California or Bay Area locations may have higher starting salaries due to cost of living and market data differences. Factors that may be used to determine your actual starting salary may include your education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, the market data for your work location, and internal comparison to other employees who hold a similar role.

✨ Make a Meaningful Impact

Aspiranet is seeking a dedicated and compassionate leader to serve as a Program Supervisor I (STRTP) within our Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program.

In this role, you will lead the day-to-day operations of a residential cottage, supporting youth ages 9–26 through a trauma-informed, strength-based approach. You will supervise Therapeutic Youth Counselors and partner with behavioral health and social work teams to create a safe, structured, and healing environment where youth can grow, stabilize, and thrive.

❤️ Why Aspiranet?

Aspiranet is a mission-driven California nonprofit dedicated to supporting children, youth, and families since 1975. We are committed to ensuring that every child is loved, every family is supported, and every individual has the opportunity to succeed.

Our Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Programs (STRTP) provide intensive, therapeutic care to youth with complex needs, helping them build resilience, stability, and pathways toward permanency and independence.

 📝️ Position Summary

The Program Supervisor I is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of a residential cottage, ensuring high-quality care, regulatory compliance, and a structured therapeutic environment.

This role supervises a team of Therapeutic Youth Counselors and plays a key leadership role in implementing trauma-informed care models, managing schedules and activities, and responding to crises. As part of a multidisciplinary team, the Program Supervisor helps ensure youth receive consistent, equitable, and developmentally appropriate care.

🔍 Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Supervision 

• Supervise, coach, and develop Therapeutic Youth Counselors for the girls' cottages
• Lead scheduling, training engagement, and performance feedback 
• Foster a positive, accountable team culture 
• Model trauma-informed leadership and conflict resolution
• Ability to respond to emergencies on-site 
• Operate within residential and community environments  

Cottage Operations 

• Oversee daily routines, structure, and therapeutic environment of the cottage
• Ensure youth basic needs are met, including appointments, clothing, and daily supports
• Manage schedules and coordinate on-site and off-site activities
• Monitor expenses and support program operations within budget

Trauma-Informed Practice & Crisis Leadership 

• Implement and model evidence-based practices including ARC, Youth Thrive, CRM, LSCI, and Pro-Act
• Support individualized, strength-based interventions and case plans
• Promote a trauma-informed, inclusive, and healing-centered environment

Compliance & Documentation Oversight 

• Lead and debrief crisis interventions, ensuring safety and compliance
• Ensure timely, accurate documentation and adherence to agency standards
• Support staff in maintaining high-quality records and reporting

✅ Qualifications

• A BS or BA degree in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Counseling, Criminal Justice, or a related field
• Minimum of 2 years of full-time years of experience in a behavioral health related field
• 1+ year of supervisory experience preferred
• Certified STRTP Administrator (preferred)
• Experience in residential, behavioral health, or youth services settings strongly preferred
• Valid CA driver’s license, reliable transportation, and clean driving record
• Ability to meet Community Care Licensing requirements (background clearance, TB test, etc.)
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💻 Work Environment & Schedule

• Residential setting with a dynamic, high-energy environment
• May include evenings, weekends, and crisis response as needed
• Regular standing, walking, and active engagement with youth
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs and respond physically during crisis interventions when necessary

💡The Leadership Mindset We Value 

We are seeking leaders who: 

• Understand trauma-informed environments 
• Can remain calm and solution-focused in a crisis 
• Balance accountability with empathy 
• Understand documentation and regulatory oversight 
• Are culturally responsive and inclusive 
• Recognize compassion fatigue and actively support staff wellness 
• Can step into direct support roles when needed 

This is a hands-on leadership role — not a desk-only position. 

❤️ Why Aspiranet?

• Mission-driven, supportive, and inclusive culture
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off and wellness benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (24/7 support)
• Ongoing training in trauma-informed care and leadership development
• Opportunity to make a daily impact in the lives of youth

🏋️ Physical Demands: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

This position typically operates in a standard office environment. The noise level is generally quiet and remains within OSHA’s established safety levels at all times.

⚖️ Equal Employment Opportunity

Aspiranet is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of diversity. We believe a diverse workforce within a culture of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA) increases creativity, innovation, problem-solving, and teamwork for the youth and families that we serve and the organization as a whole.  Aspiranet strives to provide our employees with a workplace that is welcoming, inclusive of differing world views, cultures, and lived experiences.

📝️ How to Apply

Join us in building brighter futures.

Apply today through our career portal:

👉 Click here to apply: www.aspiranet.org/careers

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