Residential Milieu Director-Bonus Eligible

The Home for Little Wanderers; Windsor (NH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

403(b) Retirement Plan

Disability Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Job summary

The Home for Little Wanderers is seeking a Residential Milieu Director at our Hillsborough, NH campus. This leadership role provides supervision to Team Leaders and counseling staff and manages all aspects of therapeutic milieu programming, within a trauma-informed care model.

Join a dynamic team of professionals dedicated to helping youth develop skills and safe environments, with opportunities for professional growth and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and team supervision for Residential Supervisors; hire, train and evaluate staff performance.
• Oversee disciplinary action, terminations, and input on salary administration for Supervisors and Counselors.
• Hire new counseling staff and coordinate placement and training of volunteers.
• Draft and revise program policies and procedures; monitor implementation of agency guidelines.
• Coordinate and provide training for staff members.
• 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, process bills, and authorize expenses.
• Develop and oversee implementation of behavior management systems; monitor effectiveness.
• Ensure a therapeutic milieu; plan activities and coordinate across departments; resolve conflicts.
• Co-chair treatment team meetings and weekly staff meetings; interface with collateral agencies.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

This position is bonus eligible! Wediko NH is seeking a Residential Milieu Director for their Hillsborough, NH campus. Wediko’s innovative treatment approaches help youth create a sense of belonging, develop competencies, discover safe environments, reinforce positive behaviors and build supportive communities. Join a dynamic team of professionals implementing our trauma-informed care model.

The Milieu Director will provide supervision to Team Leaders and counseling staff. They will oversee and manage all aspects of therapeutic milieu programming.

How You Will Be Making a Difference

• Provide individual and team supervision for Residential Supervisors. Hire, train and evaluate staff performance; oversee disciplinary action and terminations. Provide input regarding salary administration for Supervisors and Counselors. Hire new counseling staff. Coordinate the placement and training of volunteer staff.
• As a member of the management team, draft and revise program policies and procedures, monitor the implementation of The Home's guidelines.
• Coordinate and provide training for staff members.
• Provide direct therapeutic care to the residents and TCI crisis intervention as needed including the use of restraints; assume a leadership role in managing emergency situations.
• As a member of the management team and with senior administrative support, provide on‑call coverage for the program on a rotating basis.
• Oversee petty cash system and the processing of bills; authorize expenses.
• Develop and oversee implementation of behavior management system. Monitor the effectiveness of behavior management strategies.
• Ensure a therapeutic environment on the milieu at all times. Ensure that therapeutic activities are planned at all necessary times and oversee the coordination of these activities.
• Co‑chair treatment team meetings as well as weekly staff meetings. Interface with collateral agencies and various internal departments to integrate services with educational, medical and clinical disciplines. Work to resolve interdepartmental conflicts.
• Act as an advocate to milieu services and milieu staff; align milieu department needs with agency priorities. Serve on agency committees as needed.

Qualifications

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

What The Home Can Offer You

In addition to the chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of the youth we serve, The Home for Little Wanderers offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Generous time off including up to 15 days per year for new full-time employees, plus 11 holidays, and 5 sick days
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance available
• Extensive training to new staff
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $3,000 per fiscal year
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
• Employer paid Long‑term and Short‑term Disability Insurance, plus Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• And more!

Valuing Diversity

We are committed to excellence in diversity, equity, and inclusion, while simultaneously creating a culture that supports those values. We believe the differences we bring enhance our ability to provide exceptional service and care to diverse children, families, and communities. Moreover, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging align with our values and our mission to help vulnerable children and their families build permanent, positive change.