Youth Residential Campus Director | Chief Administrator

About the Role

As Campus Director at New Directions in Livonia, you will lead a residential treatment campus serving youth with developmental disabilities and co-occurring emotional and behavioral challenges. Your role is to shape the culture, direction, and future of programs that support some of the most vulnerable young people in our communities. You will ensure staff have the resources, guidance, and support to deliver exceptional care while maintaining a safe, therapeutic, and mission-driven environment. This is an opportunity to create a place where healing happens, progress is celebrated, and young people discover their potential.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for the overall operation of the New Directions campus, ensuring programs meet the needs of youth while adhering to licensing, accreditation, and organizational standards.
• Coach, mentor, and support leaders across multiple programs to build strong teams capable of delivering consistent, compassionate, and high-quality services.
• Guide the future of campus programming by evaluating outcomes, identifying opportunities for improvement, and implementing strategies to strengthen services.
• Collaborate with clinicians, program leaders, community partners, and referral sources to ensure coordinated and effective care for youth.
• Oversee campus operations, budgeting, resource allocation, and strategic planning to ensure program sustainability and growth.
• Build relationships with local agencies, service providers, schools, and community organizations to improve outcomes for youth and families.
• Engage in daily tasks such as reviewing program performance, supporting leaders through complex situations, meeting with community partners, and celebrating staff and youth accomplishments.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Human Behavioral Science, Social Work, Psychology, Education, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of two years of leadership experience within a child caring institution, child placing agency, residential treatment setting, or similar organization.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams in a human services environment.
• Knowledge of child welfare, behavioral health, residential treatment, licensing, and regulatory standards.
• Strong financial management, budgeting, and strategic planning skills.
• Ability to analyze program outcomes and use data to support decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and leadership skills.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive services.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel as needed.

Why Join Wellspring Lutheran Services?

At Wellspring Lutheran Services, we believe every young person deserves the opportunity to build a brighter future. The New Directions Residential Treatment Program provides trauma-informed, individualized services to help youth develop skills, confidence, resilience, and independence. As Campus Director, you will bring this mission to life by supporting employees, programs, and partnerships that create meaningful outcomes.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching
• Employee Assistance Program (SupportLinc)
• Professional development and leadership development opportunities
• A collaborative and mission-driven leadership team

Pay

Salary range: $90,000 - $105,000

Schedule

• Full-time, Monday - Friday, business office hours
• On-call flexibility required to support a 24/7 residential treatment program
• Flexibility for evening meetings, campus events, or community functions
• Participation in leadership meetings, strategic planning, and program oversight
• Availability to respond to urgent operational matters as needed
• Travel within the community and organization as required