How to hire a residence supervisor

How to hire a residence supervisor, step by step

Here's a step-by-step residence supervisor hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a residence supervisor job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new residence supervisor
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the residence supervisor you need to hire. Certain residence supervisor roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   Hiring the perfect residence supervisor also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   The following list breaks down different types of residence supervisors and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Residence Supervisor	Description	Hourly rate
   Residence Supervisor	Social and human service assistants provide client services, including support for families, in a wide variety of fields, such as psychology, rehabilitation, and social work. They assist other workers, such as social workers, and they help clients find benefits or community services.	$14-25
   Advocate	An advocate is a voice for the voiceless. It is their responsibility to speak on behalf of an individual or a particular cause... Show more	$12-27
   Coordinator	Coordinators are responsible for liaising between the department they are assigned to and any other external party. They oversee projects or agreements... Show more	$12-29

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • CPR
   • Direct Supervision
   • Emergency Situations
   • Urine Specimens
   • Crisis Intervention
   • Substance Abuse
   • Surveillance Cameras
   • Incident Reports
   • Client Intake
   • Transport Residents
   • Program Rules
   • Mental Health
   • Disciplinary Actions
   • Log Book

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage the clients financials and take care of the groceries purchases and cook dinner for them.
   • Monitor and implement consumer ADL goals.
   • Receive and maintain CPR certification for adult rescue.
   • Perform evictions in accordance with local laws for primary property.
   • Collect rent and handle delinquent accounts, carry out procedures for evictions.
   • Certify medical technician with training in CPR, first aid and restrictive restraint.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your residence supervisor job description helps attract top candidates to the position. A residence supervisor salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for a residence supervisor in Montana may be lower than in Washington, and an entry-level residence supervisor usually earns less than a senior-level residence supervisor. Additionally, a residence supervisor with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average residence supervisor salary

   $40,565yearly

   $19.50 hourly rate

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   Entry-level residence supervisor salary

   $31,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 19, 2026

   Average residence supervisor salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	District of Columbia	$51,585	$25
   2	California	$47,931	$23
   3	New Jersey	$47,089	$23
   4	Illinois	$44,281	$21
   5	Texas	$42,635	$21
   6	New York	$41,867	$20
   7	Arizona	$40,712	$20
   8	Pennsylvania	$40,467	$19
   9	North Carolina	$35,902	$17
   10	Massachusetts	$35,555	$17
   11	Oklahoma	$34,129	$16
   12	Ohio	$32,638	$16

   Average residence supervisor salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Iowa Department of Transportation	$40,965	$19.69
   2	County Of Los Angeles Public Library	$40,936	$19.68
   3	LIVE SHE site	$40,741	$19.59
   4	Reno, NV	$40,691	$19.56
   5	TLC Plumbing	$40,474	$19.46
   6	Department of Public Social Services	$40,170	$19.31
   7	Sodexo Management, Inc.	$39,828	$19.15	3
   8	SafeHaven of Tarrant County	$39,821	$19.14
   9	JP Enterprises	$39,677	$19.08
   10	Morning Star	$39,537	$19.01
   11	Kintock Website	$38,261	$18.39
   12	Odyssey House Louisiana	$38,097	$18.32
   13	Envision Unlimited	$35,946	$17.28	1
   14	The Salvation Army	$34,545	$16.61	3
   15	INTEGRIS Health	$33,863	$16.28
   16	Independent Living Association, Inc.	$33,262	$15.99	4
   17	The Arc Wayne	$33,051	$15.89	6
   18	YMCA of Greater New York	$28,174	$13.55

4. Writing a residence supervisor job description

   A job description for a residence supervisor role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a residence supervisor job description:

   Residence supervisor job description example

   • Fully qualified requirements include a related Associates Degree with two (2) years related

   experience.

   • Knowledge of Federal, State, and County laws as they relate to incarcerated individuals.

   • Knowledge of department directives in post orders, policy & procedure manual, and Code of Ethics.

   • Knowledge of techniques of handling inmates and precautionary measures used in escorting and supervising inmates.

   • Knowledge of typical behavior patterns of incarcerated individuals.

   • Ability to supervise the activities of minimum-security inmates.

   • Ability to write complete and concise reports.

   • Ability to deal with situations requiring tact, diplomacy, understanding, fairness, firmness, and good judgment.

   • Basic bookkeeping and computer skills required.

   • Ability to remain alert at all times and react quickly in emergency situations.

   • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with residents and associates.

   • Skill in operation of two-way radio, Emit-st detection machine, Alco-sensor and Alco-check.

   • Valid Pennsylvania Driver’s license and a safe driving record.

   • Must be able to pass pre-employment background check and drug screening, as required by Lycoming County.

   • Must attend Pennsylvania Department of Corrections Academy in Elizabethtown, PA.

   • Staff who attend the PADOC Training academy are required to reimburse Lycoming County for the cost of the PADOC Academy if they leave Lycoming County employment before completing 24 months of continuous employment.

   Company Description

   County of Lycoming is a county in the U.S. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and comprises the Williamsport Metropolitan Area. Lycoming is Pennsylvania's largest county by area and is a great place to live and work, offering outdoor adventures, history and culture, and sporting events.

   Providing quality customer service to our citizens, business owners and visitors is County of Lycoming’s top priority and that starts with our employees.

   We offer an award-winning comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid holidays and vacation, affordable medical and dental coverage, innovative wellness programs, extensive professional development opportunities, and more.

   Benefits

   • Health Insurance
   • Dental Insurance
   • Vision Insurance
   • Life Insurance
   • Long-term Disability Insurance
   • Paid Time Off
   • Retirement Plan

   Additional Benefits & Programs

   • Employee Assistance Program
   • Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
   • Flexible Spending Account
   • Tuition Reimbursement
   • Service 1st Credit Union Membership
   • Deferred Compensation Retirement Plans
   • Wireless Discounts

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find residence supervisors for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your residence supervisor job on Zippia to find and recruit residence supervisor candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit residence supervisors, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new residence supervisor

   Once you've decided on a perfect residence supervisor candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new residence supervisor first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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