Therapeutic Community Supervisor (2753)

MAB Community Services; Brookline (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403(b)

Earned time off

Job summary

MAB Community Services in Brookline, MA, is looking for a compassionate Therapeutic Community Supervisor to join Ivy Street School’s residential program. You will lead with a therapeutic milieu, supporting neurodiverse students and guiding staff to deliver learning and leisure activities that foster growth.

You’ll implement CPI/PBIS and ARC trauma‑informed care, supervise staff, and drive outcomes to help students develop essential life skills for adulthood.

Qualifications

• H.S. diploma/GED required. B.A. or B.S. in Special Education, Social Work, Education, Psychology, or related field preferred.
• At least one year of supervisory experience preferred.
• A valid driver’s license.
• CPI, CPR and First Aid certifications required (offered upon hire).
• A background check, drug, and alcohol test will be performed prior to start.

Responsibilities

• Supervise therapeutic community counselors in ensuring the safety and smooth 24-hour operation of the residential program.
• Support students with daily stressors using therapeutic frameworks supported by Ivy Street, including CPI, PBIS, and the ARC Framework of Trauma-Informed Care, and demonstrate mastery of these treatment models.
• Engage with students throughout all daily activities and lessons, and support them in accessing residential programming—make learning fun and joyful. Help build and strengthen students’ relationships with skill building and academic success.
• Assist the program manager in overseeing departmental tasks and goals as well as overall facility operations.
• Demonstrate strong group management skills.
• Perform crisis intervention when required.
• Lead off-campus school trips to enhance skills in the community.
• Maintain a therapeutic residential environment by ensuring the highest standards of health and safety and implementing school-wide therapeutic frameworks.
• Believe that every person has the agency to build a life that brings them joy. Help them build the skills that will help them achieve it!

Skills

Supervisory experience

Driver’s license

CPI certification

CPR certification

First Aid training

Education

High school diploma/ GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Job Details

Location: Cottage Farm - Brookline, MA 02446

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School/HiSet/GED

Salary Range: $23.69 - $23.69 Hourly

Travel Percentage: None

Job Shift: Evening

Who We Are

At MAB Community Services, we are dedicated to empowering individuals with acquired or traumatic brain injuries to achieve meaningful employment and community involvement. We believe in fostering independence and enhancing quality of life through tailored support and resources.

The Ivy Street School is a small year-round private residential special education school committed to advancing equity and access for young people living with disabilities. We serve neurodiverse adolescents ages 13–22. We support the whole child through a student‑first model that is driven by collaboration, a willingness to think big, and a commitment to knowing our students well.

We believe that every student is exceptional, and at Ivy Street, we work tirelessly to create the educational and therapeutic conditions for our students to thrive. As a community, we are focused on the immediate needs of our scholars with an unwavering eye on their future needs and the concrete plans to achieve them. Our multidisciplinary team works to create rich and meaningful experiences that will nurture learning and prepare our students for their transition into adulthood and independent living. While our classrooms have four walls, we consider Boston our second classroom, and our students are often making meaning and deepening learning throughout the city.

The Position

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Therapeutic Community Supervisor to join our team. Therapeutic Community Supervisors are leaders within a therapeutic milieu, creative, flexible, and excited by our “whatever it takes” approach to the work. You will work closely with our residential treatment team to provide supportive learning and leisure opportunities to our neurodiverse students. The position involves supporting students in activities of daily living, engaging individuals and groups in leisure activities and community involvement and implementing our therapeutic frameworks. At the core, it involves driving outcomes and supporting young people in developing the skills and tools they need to transition into their adult lives. This position also requires the ability to take initiative and a desire to lead and provide feedback to team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise therapeutic community counselors in ensuring the safety and smooth 24-hour operation of the residential program.
• Support students with daily stressors using therapeutic frameworks supported by Ivy Street, including CPI, PBIS, and the ARC Framework of Trauma-Informed Care, and demonstrate mastery of these treatment models.
• Engage with students throughout all daily activities and lessons, and support them in accessing residential programming—make learning fun and joyful. Help build and strengthen students’ relationships with skill building and academic success.
• Assist the program manager in overseeing departmental tasks and goals as well as overall facility operations.
• Demonstrate strong group management skills.
• Perform crisis intervention when required.
• Lead off-campus school trips to enhance skills in the community.
• Maintain a therapeutic residential environment by ensuring the highest standards of health and safety and implementing school-wide therapeutic frameworks.
• Believe that every person has the agency to build a life that brings them joy. Help them build the skills that will help them achieve it!

Qualifications

• H.S. diploma/GED required. B.A. or B.S. in Special Education, Social Work, Education, Psychology, or related field preferred.
• At least one year of supervisory experience preferred.
• A valid driver’s license.
• CPI, CPR and First Aid certifications required (offered upon hire).
• A background check, drug, and alcohol test will be performed prior to start.

Job Type

Full Time rotating schedule.

Location

Ivy Street School

Benefits

Full time staff are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b), generous earned time package and more!

Additional Information

Join us at Ivy Street School for the opportunity to work, learn, and grow alongside an expert multidisciplinary team and make a lasting impact in the lives of young people with disabilities!

Equal Opportunity

MAB Community Services provides equal opportunity to all staff and administers all personnel policies and procedures without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, sexual preference, gender identity, age, national origin, status as a Vietnam veteran era or disabled veteran, disability, or other factors which cannot legitimately be the basis for an employment decision. Furthermore, the agency is committed both to a program of affirmative action to encourage minority applications and to non-discrimination in hiring, training, promotion, compensation, and all other employment-related practices. MAB Community Services complies with all laws and regulations governing equal employment opportunity.

In accordance with MAB’s ADA policy, MAB will engage in an interactive dialogue with individuals to determine if the essential functions of the position may be fulfilled with or without a reasonable accommodation.