Residential Operations Team Lead - Corrections (2nd Shift)
Talbert House
Summary
Are you a natural leader who thrives in a fast-paced, people-focused environment? As a Residential Operations Team Lead, you'll help keep day-to-day operations running smoothly while ensuring clients receive safe, consistent, and high-quality services. You'll lead by example, support and develop staff, maintain a structured environment, and help the team continuously improve how services are delivered. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who is organized, dependable, calm under pressure, and passionate about creating a positive experience for both clients and staff.
Job description
Position Summary
Are you a natural leader who thrives in a fast-paced, people-focused environment? As a Residential Operations Team Lead, you'll help keep day-to-day operations running smoothly while ensuring clients receive safe, consistent, and high-quality services. You'll lead by example, support and develop staff, maintain a structured environment, and help the team continuously improve how services are delivered. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who is organized, dependable, calm under pressure, and passionate about creating a positive experience for both clients and staff.
What You'll Do
- Oversee daily site operations and ensure services are delivered consistently, safely, and with care.
- Lead and support up to 4 FTEs in non-clinical roles, promoting teamwork, accountability, and open communication.
- Train staff, provide guidance, and monitor performance to ensure quality and consistency.
- Coordinate daily staffing, coverage, inventory, and facility needs.
- Monitor client activities and help maintain a safe, structured, and supportive environment.
- Conduct regular rounds to ensure building and grounds are safe, secure, and well maintained.
- Provide direct service support when needed based on program requirements.
- Keep operations moving through clear communication, effective delegation, and strong organization.
- Ensure compliance with agency policies, regulations, protocols, and accreditation standards.
- Respond calmly and effectively to emergencies and crises using sound judgment and established procedures.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation using designated software.
- Partner with your supervisor on operational initiatives, problem-solving, and continuous improvement.
- Help foster a positive team culture where staff feel supported and clients receive excellent service.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support program success.
What You Bring
We're looking for a leader who can stay organized, build relationships, solve problems, and remain steady when things get challenging. Successful candidates will have:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to model professionalism.
- Excellent organization, multitasking, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to establish and maintain healthy professional boundaries with clients and staff.
- Conflict-resolution skills and the ability to navigate challenging situations effectively.
- Knowledge of crisis-management techniques and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
- Basic computer, data-entry, and recordkeeping skills.
- Ability to motivate staff and create a collaborative, positive team environment.
- Valid driver's license if required by program duties.
Qualifications
- Associate's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 1-3 years of experience in a similar supervisory, leadership, or program operations role.
Physical Requirements
This is an active, hands-on position that requires frequent standing, walking, reaching, handling, and communication, with occasional sitting. Driving may be required based on assigned duties. Ability to walk up to four flights of stairs may be required depending on location. Occasional bending, kneeling, crouching, or balancing. Ability to operate standard office equipment, including a computer. Frequent use of near- and mid-range visual acuity. Frequent to constant talking and communication. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
2nd Shift - Approx. 3:00pm - 11:00pm
Requirements
- Associate's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 1-3 years of experience in a similar supervisory, leadership, or program operations role
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organization, multitasking, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to establish and maintain healthy professional boundaries with clients and staff
- Conflict-resolution skills
- Knowledge of crisis-management techniques
- Basic computer, data-entry, and recordkeeping skills
- Ability to motivate staff and create a collaborative, positive team environment
- Valid driver's license if required by program duties
Company overview
Talbert House is a prominent nonprofit organization specializing in comprehensive mental health and substance abuse treatment services. Based in Cincinnati, Ohio, the organization has established itself as a leading provider of behavioral healthcare services in the region. Talbert House offers a wide range of programs including outpatient counseling, residential treatment, prevention services, and community-based interventions for individuals and families affected by mental health challenges and addiction. The organization operates with a mission to empower individuals to overcome personal crises and achieve self-sufficiency through evidence-based treatment approaches. With a strong commitment to community service, Talbert House provides accessible care to diverse populations, including adults, adolescents, and families facing behavioral health issues. The organization's integrated service model addresses both mental health and substance use disorders, recognizing the complex interplay between these conditions. Talbert House plays a vital role in the regional healthcare ecosystem by offering crisis intervention, recovery support, and long-term rehabilitation services that help individuals rebuild their lives and contribute positively to their communities.