Milieu Specialist: Child Wellness & Behavior Leader

Walker; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Walker Residential in Needham, MA is seeking a Milieu Specialist for a full-time role on their Needham campus. Under supervision, you will be part of a multidisciplinary treatment team addressing the social, recreational, and behavioral needs of children, ensuring daily safety and well-being.

Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor degree, MAP certification within 3 months, and at least six months experience with emotionally/behaviorally challenged children. Valid U.S.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• MAP certification within the first three (3) months of employment.
• Must have at least six (6) months prior experience working with children who have emotional and behavioral challenges.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the planning and implementation of social and recreational activities for children; including summer and vacation programming.
• Work as a part of a multidisciplinary team to further the emotional, behavioral, and educational development of children.
• Communicate outcomes of appointments and manage follow up needed in regards to children’s care.
• Actively participate in supervision and professional development opportunities offered at Walker.
• Provide a therapeutic milieu environment for children, maintaining a safe and healthy environment; and meeting the physical needs of children. Ensure units meet physical standards of licensing at all times.
• Implement treatment protocol established in children’s treatment plans and individual support plans.
• Properly attend to administrative functions of a childcare worker including attending required meetings; completing written reports; writing tasks and presenting at treatment updates.
• Provide supervision of children.
• Apply Walker’s model of childcare, including therapeutic crisis intervention methods, and physical restraint.
• Follow and implement all Walker policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor Degree

Job description

Walker Residential in Needham, MA is seeking a Milieu Specialist for a full-time role on their Needham campus. Under supervision, you will be part of a multidisciplinary treatment team addressing the social, recreational, and behavioral needs of children, ensuring daily safety and well-being.

Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor degree, MAP certification within 3 months, and at least six months experience with emotionally/behaviorally challenged children. Valid U.S.