How to hire a residential care facility manager

How to hire a residential care facility manager, step by step

Here's a step-by-step residential care facility manager hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The residential care facility manager hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   A residential care facility manager's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, residential care facility managers from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list presents residential care facility manager salaries for various positions.

   Type of Residential Care Facility Manager	Description	Hourly rate
   Residential Care Facility Manager		$16-36
   Manager Stylist	A Manager Stylist is responsible for supervising cosmetology services and ensuring that the salon is clean, organized, and well-staffed. They ensure the creation of a welcoming environment for clients.	$14-25
   Spa Coordinator	Spa coordinators greet customers, escort guests to the treatment areas, and handle correspondence. They also promote their spa services, ensure smooth spa operations, and answer all customer inquiries as much as possible... Show more	$10-17

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Residential Care Facility
   • Mental Health
   • Payroll
   • Group Sessions

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage a residential facility for adolescents with severe autism and psychiatric conditions.
   • Work to ensure resident safety, rehabilitation and reintegration into the community by enforcing resident accountability.
   • Participate in state and federal accreditation reviews and help Bancroft become CARF accredit.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your residential care facility manager job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A residential care facility manager salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, residential care facility managers' average salary in maine is 50% less than in new jersey.
   • Seniority. Entry-level residential care facility managers earn 54% less than senior-level residential care facility managers.
   • Certifications. A residential care facility manager with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a residential care facility manager's salary.

   Average residential care facility manager salary

   $51,993yearly

   $25.00 hourly rate

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   Entry-level residential care facility manager salary

   $35,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

4. Writing a residential care facility manager job description

   A residential care facility manager job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a residential care facility manager job description:

   Residential care facility manager job description example

   The Animal Care Manager is an integral member of Slide Ranch. The Animal Care Manager reports to the Executive Director and is part of the Ranch Management Team, which also includes a Garden Manager, Facilities Manager, Animal Assistant Manager and Ranch Assistant. The Animal Care Manager is responsible for managing all livestock at Slide Ranch in a manner consistent with our mission (75%). The Animal Care Manager also coordinates with the Ranch Management Team and assists with other farm facilities maintenance and chores as needed or directed (25%). This position requires living on-site in Slide Ranch provided housing.
   RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to:
   
   Responsible for monitoring, health and balance of all livestock (goats, sheep, bees, chickens, ducks and turkeys) at Slide Ranch in a manner consistent with the mission of Slide Ranch.
   
   Provides animal orientation to staff and incoming Slide Ranch TiRs (Teachers-in-Residence).
   
   Trains and supervises Slide Ranch TiiRs and staff to perform daily animal chores.
   
   Plans and leads weekly animal or ranch educational sessions for TiRs.
   
   Collaborates with Program Staff to design and implement hands-on learning activities and projects with the animals for preschool through high school groups and for special events.
   
   Manages production associated with livestock, (eggs, milk, shearing, etc.). This includes participating in regular rotation for night-milking.
   
   Administers medication to animals in a planned and consistent manner and seeks veterinary help as needed.
   
   Monitors animal diets; orders and maintains feed, bedding and medical supplies.
   
   Maintains and improves physical animal facilities.
   
   Ensures that all animal housing and enclosures are clean, safe and maintained for educational program access and interaction.
   
   Manages pasture, pasture fencing and feeding to benefit both land and animals.
   
   Organizes and implements yearly breeding, birthing, hatching and culling schedules in coordination with yearly teaching programs.
   
   Maintains official records on livestock health and activities.
   
   Develops and manages volunteer projects serving animal areas as needed.
   
   Driving Ranch vehicle to pick up ranch supplies, farmers market runs, make deliveries related to animal care.
   
   Other Responsibilities:
   
   Provides regular input to Executive Director and Ranch Team about needed repairs and ideas for improving safety and operations around the animal areas and ranch.
   
   Assists with maintaining workshop and tools in clean and safe working order.
   
   Assists with training and orienting all staff and interns on proper use of workshop, tools and machinery before authorizing use of tools.
   
   Assists with preparing ranch facilities and off-site venues for special programs, site rentals, and community events.
   
   Participates in annual health and safety inspections; implements changes as suggested or required.
   
   Assist Ranch Team with construction, repairs, volunteers, trail-work and maintenance projects as needed.
   
   Maintaining financial records for all animal care expenses, managing program on budget and reporting expenditures as needed.
   
   Attends weekly staff meetings, and Props meeting with Program and Ranch teams.
   
   Preparing report of activities for Board of Directors or as requested.
   
   Other duties as assigned.
   
   This position requires working evenings and weekends as needed. Work week is Tuesday through Saturday.
   
   Requirements
   
   Commitment to sustainable farming and environmental education
   
   High school diploma and 3-5 years animal farming experience.
   
   Experience with livestock and animal husbandry including breeding, birthing and health care.
   
   Carpentry, plumbing, electrical and other facilities maintenance skills are a plus.
   
   Ability to lift 50 lbs. and perform strenuous outdoor tasks related to farm animals; (feed sacks
   weigh 80lbs. and hay bales can weigh up to 120lbs).
   
   Flexibility to provide on-duty chore coverage on weekends or holidays/vacations on rotational
   basis or with other days off, as needed and arranged.
   
   Teaching experience is a plus.
   
   Ability to work closely and collaborate with a wide variety of people.
   
   Clean DMV record and valid driver's license required.
   
   Excellent verbal and written communication skills
   
   Self-starter with excellent organizational and time management skills
   
   Computer proficiency in google suite is a plus
   
   Positive attitude that generates interest and excitement in farming and Slide Ranch for all staff and visitors Ability to work closely and collaborate with a wide variety of people, including children, families and volunteers.
   
   SLIDE RANCH BACKGROUND:
   
   Slide Ranch is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to planting kids in nature. Through our hands-on, farm-based environmental education for San Francisco Bay Area youth and families, we cultivate healthy bodies and minds and foster future generations of environmental stewards. By farming, cooking, caring for animals and exploring wilderness and the coast, we teach people of all ages to see the connection between their own health, a healthy food system and a healthy environment. Slide Ranch serves 10,000 participants a year, with a special emphasis on low-income, urban populations who have limited opportunities for nature-based learning. Our educational farm and environmental preserve is located on the rugged and beautiful Marin County coast, just a thirty minute drive north of San Francisco, both isolated from and accessible to the urban San Francisco Bay Area. We work in rustic former farm buildings on our 134-acre site.
   
   For more information, please visit our “About Us” page at EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:Slide Ranch provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
   
   We strongly encourage people of color, LGBTQ and non-binary people, veterans, parents, and individuals with disabilities to apply. Slide Ranch is an equal opportunity employer (EEO) and welcomes everyone to our team. If you need reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.
   
   Research has shown that women and people from marginalized communities apply to roles when they meet 100% of the job requirements, versus male applicants who apply if they meet an average of 60% of the requirements. If you think that your skills are transferable and can add value to this role, please apply so we can determine whether it's a good fit.
   
   Benefits
   
   This is a full time residential position, 8 hours/day 5 days/week. Room and board (utilities, food, wifi, etc), 100% health benefits for the family, dental benefits, non matching 401K, life insurance, 12 paid holidays and 12-20 vacation days are provided. Food is mainly organic and housing is on-site and rustic, in a spectacular location along the Marin Headlands coast just north of San Francisco

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right residential care facility manager for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your residential care facility manager job on Zippia to find and recruit residential care facility manager candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit residential care facility managers, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to 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 residential care facility manager

   Once you have selected a candidate for the residential care facility manager position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

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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