Milieu Director-LGBTQ+ Program

The Home for Little Wanderers • Waltham, MA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Waltham House seeks a Milieu Director for their program supporting LGBTQ+ identifying people and their families. The Home for Little Wanderers has helped build stable lives and hopeful tomorrows for vulnerable children and their families for over 200 years. Our 25+ community-based and residential programs serve thousands of at-risk youths from birth to age 26. Many of these children have experienced abuse, neglect, trauma, or a disrupted family life. As the oldest child welfare agency in America, we provide them with safe surroundings, permanent loving relationships, and a secure path toward a better, brighter future.

Requirements

• Equivalent to Bachelor’s degree
• Driver's license in good standing required
• At least 4 years + direct childcare experience in a residential setting with emotionally challenged children
• 2-3 years supervisory experience

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and team supervision for Residential Counselors.
• Hire, train and evaluate staff performance; oversee disciplinary action and terminations.
• Provide input regarding salary administration.
• 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 THLW 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.
• Review incident reports; participate in the gathering of information for incidents not handled in a manner consistent with The Home's guidelines.
• 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.
• Oversee and monitor shift documentation and reports.
• Oversee implementation of Restorative Practices within the program on youth and staff levels.
• May provide medical administration per MAP protocol.

Benefits

• Health, Vision and Dental Insurance are available
• Generous time off including up to 15 days per year for new full-time employees, plus 11 holidays, and 5 sick days
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager