FT Residential Supervisor-Girls' Cabin

The Home for Little Wanderers•Plymouth, MA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Home for Little Wanderers is hiring a full-time Girls' Cabin Residential Supervisor at its Southeast Campus in Plymouth, Massachusetts. The role supports youth who have experienced trauma or have significant emotional and behavioral challenges, as part of a team implementing a trauma-informed care model. Southeast Campus is a co-ed residential treatment program with the year-round COVE School, a private special education school. The campus serves residential and day students and focuses on social and emotional skills, academic, behavioral, and permanency goals, vocational development, exercise, and recreation. The supervisor helps youth build skills for transitioning home to their families; teaches life, coping, and social skills; participates in developmental groups and on- and off-site activities; and helps maintain a safe, supportive environment for residents and staff. The role follows a Sunday-to-Wednesday schedule and may involve operating a vehicle and transporting clients when needed. The Home provides new staff with training and support and offers opportunities for career and professional development.

Requirements

Experience in human services, mental health, or youth development, with supervisory experience.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid ID and ability to pass a CORI/background check.
Ability to be physically active for an 8–10-hour shift.
Ability to participate in verbal de-escalation and physical interventions with youth.
Ability to multitask in a changing, fast-paced treatment environment.
Ability to receive and implement feedback in the moment and through structured supervision.
If required to transport clients: valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record may be required; access to a personal vehicle may be required; vehicle registration must be current and minimum required liability insurance must be maintained.

Nice To Haves

MAP certification.

Responsibilities

Support youth in developing the skills needed to transition successfully home to their families.
Teach age-appropriate life, coping, and social skills through modeling, counseling, and other techniques.
Participate in groups and activities designed to enhance youth growth and development.
Participate in on-site and off-site recreational and educational activities.
Maintain a safe and supportive environment for staff and residents.
Operate a vehicle and transport clients on occasion if required.