Night Milieu Coordinator

Experience Champaign Urbana; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with up to 6% company match

Dental insurance

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Cunningham Children's Home in Urbana is seeking an experienced Night Milieu Coordinator to manage operations for residential treatment units for emotionally and behaviorally challenged youth. The role involves supervising staff, ensuring therapeutic interventions, and maintaining a safe environment.

The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of experience in residential treatment, a Bachelor’s degree, and strong leadership skills. Benefits include a competitive salary, relocation assistance, and various insurances.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in residential treatment.
• 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Valid Illinois Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support a team of direct-care counselors.
• Provide coaching and training to staff.
• Work closely with youth and their families.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Crisis intervention certification

Job description

Night Milieu Coordinator – Cunningham Children's Home

Cunningham Children's Home is seeking an enthusiastic, experienced leader to manage the day‑to‑day operations of our busy residential treatment units for emotionally and behaviorally challenged youth. As a Night Milieu Coordinator, you will play a crucial role in overseeing staff, ensuring the delivery of therapeutic interventions, and maintaining a safe and supportive environment for youth in care. This position provides an exciting opportunity for an experienced Night Milieu Coordinator to make a meaningful impact on both youth and staff.

Key Responsibilities for the Night Milieu Coordinator

• Supervise and support a team of direct‑care counselors, ensuring they follow established guidelines to maintain a therapeutic environment.

• Serve as a leader and trainer, providing coaching, modeling, and motivation to staff.

• Work closely with youth and their families, understanding mental health issues and addressing concerns as needed.

• Interface with medical providers and other individuals involved in client care.

• Become certified in crisis intervention (agency‑sponsored training) and provide training to staff.

• Ensure safety, regulatory compliance, and agency standards are consistently met.

• Directly supervise Night Shift Leaders and substitute staff.

• Rotating shifts: Typically 12 pm – 11 pm, four days a week (including weekends). On‑call and occasional evening and weekend responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in residential treatment (children/adolescents with severe emotional/behavioral challenges), with at least 2 years in a supervisory role

• Bachelor’s degree required; clinical or administrative experience preferred

• Valid Illinois Driver's License

• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and prioritization skills

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive situations with integrity and professionalism

• Passion for providing support and creating a positive, therapeutic environment for youth and staff

This is a unique opportunity for a dedicated Night Milieu Coordinator to lead a high‑performing team and contribute to the success of our residential programs. Our Night Milieu Coordinator plays a key role in ensuring the delivery of trauma‑informed care and maintaining a safe, structured environment for youth.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on education and experience

• Relocation assistance available — up to $5,000

• Outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities

• Additionally, Cunningham Children's Home is a qualified employer under the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

Benefits

• 401(k) with up to 6% company match

• Dental insurance

• Employee assistance program

• Flexible spending account

• Health insurance

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Referral program

• Relocation assistance

• Vision insurance

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

Cunningham and the Community:

Urbana is part of the twin cities of Champaign–Urbana in east‑central Illinois, about 140 miles south of Chicago, 125 miles west of Indianapolis, and 170 miles northeast of St. Louis. Home to the University of Illinois Urbana‑Champaign, the area combines the energy of a college town with the warmth of a close‑knitted community. Residents enjoy diverse dining, parks, festivals, and a rich cultural scene—making it an ideal place to live, work, and grow.

Founded in 1895, Cunningham Children’s Home is a leading child welfare and educational services agency, supporting more than 977 youth and families each year through residential treatment, special education, and community‑based programs.