Program Manager, Residential Services

Program Manager, Residential Services

Location San Francisco, CA 94117 Date Posted October 27, 2026 Job ID 15885 Employment Type Direct Hire

Scion Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for a Program Manager, Residential Services on behalf of an established, mission-driven nonprofit organization dedicated to helping individuals and families achieve lasting recovery from substance use disorders.

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and collaborative leader to oversee a well-established men's residential treatment program, support a dedicated team of professionals, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals navigating recovery.

This is a full-time, direct-hire, onsite opportunity based in San Francisco, California, offering a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to grow within a respected nonprofit organization.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Program Director will oversee the daily operations, staff leadership, resident engagement, and overall effectiveness of a long-term residential substance use disorder treatment program.

Reporting directly to organizational leadership, this individual will provide hands-on supervision to a small, dedicated team of counselors and support professionals while fostering a welcoming, structured, and recovery-focused residential environment.

The ideal candidate is an approachable, confident, and compassionate leader who enjoys working directly with both staff and residents. This individual will balance clinical awareness with operational oversight, ensuring high-quality services, effective program coordination, appropriate documentation, and a strong sense of community.

PERKS

• Competitive salary of $75,000-$85,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Meaningful leadership opportunity overseeing an established residential recovery program.
• Supportive, collaborative organizational culture with accessible leadership and a strong commitment to staff development.
• Monday-Friday schedule
• Opportunity for professional growth within an established organization offering multiple levels of addiction treatment.
• Direct community impact, helping individuals build independence, stability, and sustainable recovery.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee the daily operations of a long-term residential substance use disorder treatment program, ensuring a safe, structured, supportive, and recovery-oriented environment.
• Provide leadership and direction for program activities, resident services, treatment coordination, and operational priorities.
• Monitor resident participation, program expectations, schedules, and approved offsite or weekend activities.
• Identify and respond to resident concerns, behavioral challenges, and emerging situations with sound judgment, compassion, and timely decision-making.
• Supervise, mentor, and support a small multidisciplinary team of approximately four counselors, therapists, and administrative or program support professionals.
• Support counselors and clinical staff in coordinating resident services, facilitating appropriate interventions, and maintaining continuity of care.
• Participate in residential community activities, including occasional evening meetings and shared meals, to promote connection and engagement.
• Review resident documentation, conduct chart audits, and support accurate, timely, and compliant recordkeeping.
• Support residential admissions processes, including initial inquiries, prospective resident screenings, and assessment of program eligibility.
• Communicate program expectations, admission requirements, and treatment options clearly and compassionately to prospective residents and their families.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in counseling, psychology, social work, behavioral health, human services, or a related field preferred; relevant education and professional experience will be considered.
• Demonstrated experience working in substance use disorder treatment, behavioral health, residential recovery, or a closely related human services environment.
• Previous experience supervising staff, coordinating programs, or leading teams in a treatment or residential services setting.
• Strong understanding of substance use disorders, recovery-oriented treatment approaches, and the needs of individuals transitioning toward independent living.
• Experience supporting residential program operations, admissions, treatment coordination, and resident engagement.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

This position offers an annual salary of $75,000-$85,000, depending on experience and qualifications.

The organization provides a benefits package that includes:

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Accrued vacation and sick leave
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement
• Supportive leadership and a collaborative working environment

ABOUT OUR SEARCH FIRM

Scion Staffing is a national award-winning staffing firm! Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals with amazing career opportunities. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing.

We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm can also be found online.

Scion Staffing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent. For opportunities located in a region that have enacted fair chance, arrest or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.