Residential Milieu Director: Trauma-Informed Lead

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

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.