Milieu Director: Trauma-Informed Residential Leader

The Home for Little Wanderers, Inc.; Walpole (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off

Health, Vision and Dental Insurance

Tuition reimbursement

403(b) Retirement Plan

Disability Insurance

Job summary

The Home for Little Wanderers, Inc. in Walpole, MA is seeking a Milieu Director to lead therapeutic milieu programming for youth ages 13-19 with trauma histories.

You will supervise Residential Supervisors and counseling staff, shaping policies and ensuring a trauma-informed approach. Responsibilities include staff training, crisis intervention when needed, program budgeting oversight, and collaboration with educational and medical teams to provide integrated care.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to Bachelor’s degree
• At least 4 years direct child care experience in a residential setting with emotionally challenged children
• 2-3 years supervisory experience
• Computer literate, including Microsoft Office and Internet Explorer, with the ability to learn new software applications

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision for Residential Supervisors and counseling staff; hire, train, evaluate staff; oversee salary administration and recruitment of counseling staff
• Draft and revise program policies and procedures; monitor guideline implementation
• Coordinate and provide staff training
• Provide direct therapeutic care to residents and crisis intervention as needed including restraints; lead emergency management
• Provide on-call coverage for the program on a rotating basis
• Oversee petty cash and processing of bills; authorize expenses
• Develop and oversee behavior management systems and monitor effectiveness
• Ensure a therapeutic milieu environment and coordinate therapeutic activities
• Co-chair treatment team and weekly staff meetings; interface with collateral agencies and internal departments
• Advocate for milieu services and participate in agency committees

Skills

Supervisory experience

Staff supervision

Therapeutic crisis intervention

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Home for Little Wanderers, Inc. in Walpole, MA is seeking a Milieu Director to lead therapeutic milieu programming for youth ages 13-19 with trauma histories.

You will supervise Residential Supervisors and counseling staff, shaping policies and ensuring a trauma-informed approach. Responsibilities include staff training, crisis intervention when needed, program budgeting oversight, and collaboration with educational and medical teams to provide integrated care.