Milieu Director-Walpole, MA

The Home for Little Wanderers • Walpole, MA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Home in Walpole, a vocationally-focused program, is looking for a Milieu Director to make a difference in the lives of youth ages 13-19 with trauma histories, developmental delays and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis. Join a dynamic team of professionals implementing our trauma-informed care model. Under the direction of the Program Directors, the Milieu Director will provide supervision to Team Leaders and counseling staff. Oversee and manage all aspects of therapeutic milieu programming.

Requirements

• 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 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.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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