Residential Care Supervisor — Lead Team & Youth Support

The Home for Little Wanderers; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Tuition reimbursement

403(b) Retirement Plan with employer 4

Disability & Life Insurance

Job summary

The Home for Little Wanderers in Boston, MA seeks a Residential Supervisor to coordinate direct childcare under the Milieu Director. You will hire, train, supervise, and evaluate staff; host team meetings; organize milieu shifts; ensure client safety; and support program goals.

Milieu therapy and youth advocacy are key elements of the role. Qualifications include two years of college or equivalent child care experience, BA/BS preferred, prior supervisory experience, and a valid Mass Driver’s

Qualifications

• Equivalent to two years of college and/or two years child care experience in a residential setting with similar population of children
• BA/BS preferred
• 1+ year supervisory experience and prior experience with emotionally, behaviorally challenged children preferably in a residential treatment program desired
• Must possess a valid Mass Driver’s License

Responsibilities

• Hire, train, supervise, performance manage and evaluate direct care staff. Mediate staff issues and employee conflicts.
• Host team meetings for staff and provide training and weekly supervision.
• Organize and structure milieu shift.
• Maintain safety of clients in a residence; work closely with Milieu Director to support Program goals.
• Provide milieu therapy, instruct youth on daily living skills and serve as a youth advocate

Skills

Supervisory experience

Staff oversight

Education

Equivalent to two years of college

BA/BS preferred

Job description

The Home for Little Wanderers in Boston, MA seeks a Residential Supervisor to coordinate direct childcare under the Milieu Director. You will hire, train, supervise, and evaluate staff; host team meetings; organize milieu shifts; ensure client safety; and support program goals.

Milieu therapy and youth advocacy are key elements of the role. Qualifications include two years of college or equivalent child care experience, BA/BS preferred, prior supervisory experience, and a valid Mass Driver’s