Residential Treatment Coordinator

Job overview

Residential Treatment Coordinator is an onsite role in Arlington Heights, IL, with a primary schedule of four days per week from 1 p.m. to 11 p.m. Salary is $58,000–$60,000 per year based on experience. Shelter Youth & Family Services provides emergency housing and support for youth and families in crisis; this role oversees its Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children program. The coordinator leads daily operations and staff supervision in a therapeutic residential program for girls ages 12–18 who are survivors of human trafficking. The role supports resident safety and well-being through structured programming, direct support, treatment coordination, and collaboration with clinical and case management teams.

What you'll do

• Oversee daily routines, staffing, and resident-to-staff coverage
• supervise, train, mentor, and evaluate Youth Care Specialists
• coordinate staff schedules and documentation
• maintain house records, supplies, maintenance, and safety protocols
• review referrals and coordinate preplacement interviews
• support treatment, transition, and discharge planning
• coordinate transportation, medical, therapy, school, volunteer, and parental activities
• provide crisis intervention and emotional support
• collaborate on individualized treatment plans and progress tracking
• attend required DCFS meetings and training
• submit program records and approve payroll.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

shelter youth & family services

residential treatment coordinator

csec program

youth services

residential treatment

human trafficking survivors

staff supervision

trauma-informed care

arlington heights il

four days per week

1 p.m.–11 p.m.

$58k–$60k/year

on-call support

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• life insurance
• disability coverage
• 403(b) retirement plan
• paid holidays and generous PTO
• professional development
• mileage reimbursement for work-related travel.

Why this role

Scheduled 24-hour on-call support for staff is required during scheduled workdays; bachelor’s degree in a social service or related field and at least two years of residential experience are required.

About the employer

Shelter Youth & Family Services is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.