Milieu Coordinator

Cunningham; Urbana, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with company-m/

Holiday Pay

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Dependent Care Account (DCA)

EAP

Wellness Program

Relocation Assistance

Employee Referral Program

SavvyFi PSLF resource

Job summary

Cunningham Children's Home, Urbana, IL, seeks an experienced leader to manage a busy residential treatment unit as Residential Supervisor (Milieu Coordinator). You will supervise staff, ensure staffing coverage, and oversee the therapeutic milieu to promote safety, security, and effective treatment for residents.

Key responsibilities include coaching direct-care counselors, coordinating with clinicians and school personnel, and maintaining strong communication with families and medical

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human services or related field required (per Medicaid Community Mental Health Service qualifications).
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience with children/adolescents with emotional/behavioral disturbances, including ≥1 year in a supervisory role.
• Strong written and oral communication, organizational, and delegation skills; valid Illinois driver’s license with clean record.

Responsibilities

• Provide modeling, coaching, motivation, and supervision to direct-care counselors and maintain a therapeutic environment.
• Maintain daily unit interactions and keep leadership informed of staff dynamics and resident needs.
• Collaborate with therapist, case manager, and night milieu coordinators to ensure high‑quality programming.
• Interface with medical providers, school personnel, parents, and other stakeholders involved in residents’ care.
• Become a certified crisis intervention trainer and provide ongoing training to staff.
• Maintain TCI certification and complete required training for staff development.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Staff coaching

Crisis intervention training

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services or related field

Job description

Cunningham Children's Home is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced leader to join our team as aResidential Supervisor (Milieu Coordinator).In this role, you will manage the day-to-day operations of a busy residential treatment unit serving emotionally and behaviorally challenged youth. You will assist the Associate Director of Residential/Clinical Services in overseeing the residential living unit, with a focus on three main areas: supervising staff, ensuring staffing schedules are complete, and managing the therapeutic milieu. Your primary responsibility will be to assure the safety, security, and effective treatment of the residents in your care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide modeling, coaching, motivation, and supervision to a team of direct-care counselors, ensuring adherence to established guidelines for maintaining a therapeutic environment.
• Maintain daily interactions with unit staff and residents, keeping the Associate Director informed of unit status, staff dynamics, and resident needs.
• Collaborate with the Therapist, Case Manager, and Night Milieu Coordinators to ensure the delivery of high-quality programming.
• Interface with medical providers, therapists, clinical case workers, school personnel, parents, and other stakeholders involved in the residents' care.
• Become a certified trainer in crisis intervention (agency-sponsored) and provide ongoing training to staff on approved techniques.
• Assume additional staff training responsibilities as needed, maintaining TCI certification and staying current on all required training.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in human services or a related field, meeting Medicaid Community Mental Health Service's qualifications for a Mental Health Professional.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience working with children and/or adolescents with severe emotional and/or behavioral disturbances, including at least 1 year in a supervisory role. Administrative or clinical experience is preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, along with exceptional organizational abilities and the capacity to prioritize and delegate tasks effectively.
• Current and valid Illinois driver’s license with a clean driving record, enabling transportation of children as necessary. Proof of auto insurance in accordance with Illinois state requirements is also required.

We offer our employees the following benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Holiday Pay
• Garner Health & Paytient Card - Healthcare Navigation and Medical Cost Savings Benefits
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Dependent Care Account (DCA)
• Accident, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with up to a 6% Company Match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Program
• Relocation Assistance
• Employee Referral Program

We also offer our employees a professional PSLF resource, SavvyFi, to help navigate the loan forgiveness process.

Salary is based on the candidate’s experience. We are committed to the values of spirituality, teamwork, integrity and respect. Prospective employees will be required to submit to a pre-employment physical and background check.

Schedule: Monday to Friday / On call

Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors or better.

Experience

Required

1 year:

5 years:

5 years:

working with children and/or adolescents with severe emotional/behavioral disturbances

Preferred

1 year:

Licenses & Certifications

Required

IL Drivers License

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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