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| **Company** | TFI |
| **Location** | Lawrence, KS |
| **Salary** | $14.55/hr |
| **Type** | Full Time |
| **Posted** | Sep 22, 2026 |
## Description

******Average hourly rate is $14.55 (including wage, incentives, bonuses, overtime, etc.) ****** 

 **Residential Unit Leader | Full-Time** **| Pathway Family Services-Topeka, KS | Psychiatric Residential Treatment Program** 

Are you passionate about supporting youth in a therapeutic residential setting? Do you thrive in structured environments where teamwork, compassion, and accountability drive meaningful change? Join our dedicated team as a Unit Leader at our Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF), where your leadership ensures that daily schedules, treatment plans, and care standards are met with excellence.

 **Key Responsibilities**

• Coordinate and direct group activities to ensure compliance with treatment schedules

• Monitor and report supply and curriculum needs for psychosocial programming

• Ensure staff are equipped with materials for therapeutic groups and activities

• Collaborate with medical, therapeutic, and educational departments for holistic care

• Document staff interactions, incidents, and resident progress

• Support direct care staff during emergencies or crises

• Attend staff meetings, supervision sessions, and coaching

• Transport residents or conduct agency business using personal or agency vehicles

• Promote cultural sensitivity, teamwork, and adherence to accreditation standards

**Qualifications**

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate’s degree in human services preferred

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a residential program; medical care center experience a plus

• Must be at least 21 years of age

• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet agency driving standards

• Completion of Safe Crisis Management training (or willingness to complete upon hire)

**Skills & Competencies**

• Strong organizational and communication skills

• Ability to interpret technical and legal materials

• Basic financial literacy and data analysis capabilities

• Commitment to trauma-informed care and culturally responsive practices

**Physical & Environmental Requirements**

• Ability to stand, walk, sit, and perform manual tasks for extended periods

• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. occasionally

• Comfortable working in moderate noise levels and occasional outdoor conditions

**Why Join Us?**

We offer a supportive work culture, ongoing professional development, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact in the lives of children and adolescents. If you're ready to lead with purpose and compassion, we want to hear from you.

**Apply Today**

TFI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To apply, visit [**www.tfifamily.org/employment**](https://www.tfifamily.org/employment)

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## Skills

- Supervision
- Teamwork
- Holistic Care
- Cultural Awareness
- Statistics
- Crisis Management
- Human Resources
- Financial Literacy
- Driving
- Data Analysis
- Communication
- Direct Patient Care
- Coaching
- Trauma-Informed Care
## Benefits

- Professional Development
- Leadership Development

## How to Apply

[Apply for this position](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/residential-unit-leader-at-tfi-inc-01a0da7c-6ec5-78cf-b50a-6005b8ba4725?utm_source=ai_markdown)

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