Trauma-Informed Milieu Director - Youth Residential Lead

The Home for Little Wanderers; Walpole (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Health, Vision and Dental Insurance

Tuition reimbursement

403(b) retirement plan

Disability and Life Insurance

Extensive training

Job summary

The Home for Little Wanderers in Walpole, MA seeks a Milieu Director to lead and supervise therapeutic milieu programming for youth ages 13–19 with trauma histories. You will guide team leaders and counseling staff and ensure high-quality, trauma-informed care.

You will draft policies, coordinate staff training, and provide direct therapeutic care, including crisis intervention and on-call coverage. Manage budgets and contribute to a supportive, multi-disciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to Bachelor’s degree.
• At least 4 years plus direct child care experience in a residential setting with emotionally challenged children.
• 2-3 years plus supervisory experience.
• Computer literate, including Microsoft Office and Internet Explorer, with the ability to learn new software applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision to Residential Supervisors; hire, train and evaluate staff; oversee disciplinary action and terminations; input salary considerations for Supervisors and Counselors.
• Draft and revise program policies and procedures; monitor implementation of guidelines.
• Coordinate and provide staff training.
• Provide direct therapeutic care to residents; crisis intervention as needed including restraints; lead emergency management.
• Provide on-call coverage for the program on a rotating basis.
• Oversee petty cash and processing of bills; authorize expenses.
• Develop and oversee behavior management system; monitor effectiveness.

Skills

Supervision

Leadership

Crisis intervention

Staff training

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Home for Little Wanderers in Walpole, MA seeks a Milieu Director to lead and supervise therapeutic milieu programming for youth ages 13–19 with trauma histories. You will guide team leaders and counseling staff and ensure high-quality, trauma-informed care.

You will draft policies, coordinate staff training, and provide direct therapeutic care, including crisis intervention and on-call coverage. Manage budgets and contribute to a supportive, multi-disciplinary environment.