Night Milieu Coordinator

Cunningham Children's Home•Urbana, IL

About The Position

Cunningham Children's Home is seeking an enthusiastic, experienced leader to manage the day-to-day operations of our busy residential treatment units for emotionally and behaviorally challenged youth. As a Residential Night Milieu Coordinator , you will play a crucial role in overseeing staff, ensuring the delivery of therapeutic interventions, and maintaining a safe and supportive environment for youth in care. Key Responsibilities: Supervise and support a team of direct-care counselors, ensuring they follow established guidelines to maintain a therapeutic environment. Serve as a leader and trainer, providing coaching, modeling, and motivation to staff. Work closely with youth and their families, understanding mental health issues and addressing concerns as needed. Interface with medical providers and other individuals involved in client care. Become certified in crisis intervention (agency-sponsored training) and provide training to staff. Ensure safety, regulatory compliance, and agency standards are consistently met. Directly supervise Night Shift Leaders and substitute staff. Rotating shifts: Typically 12pm – 11pm, four days a week (including weekends). On-call and occasional evening and weekend responsibilities.

Requirements

A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in residential treatment (children/adolescents with severe emotional/behavioral challenges), with at least 2 years in a supervisory role
Bachelor’s degree required.
Valid Illinois Driver's License
Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and prioritization skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive situations with integrity and professionalism.
Passion for providing support and creating a positive, therapeutic environment for youth and staff.

Nice To Haves

Clinical or administrative experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise and support a team of direct-care counselors, ensuring they follow established guidelines to maintain a therapeutic environment.
Serve as a leader and trainer, providing coaching, modeling, and motivation to staff.
Work closely with youth and their families, understanding mental health issues and addressing concerns as needed.
Interface with medical providers and other individuals involved in client care.
Become certified in crisis intervention (agency-sponsored training) and provide training to staff.
Ensure safety, regulatory compliance, and agency standards are consistently met.
Directly supervise Night Shift Leaders and substitute staff.
Rotating shifts: Typically 12pm – 11pm, four days a week (including weekends).
On-call and occasional evening and weekend responsibilities.