Residential Supervisor-Hillsborough, NH

The Home For Little Wanderers • Windsor, NH

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Home for Little Wanderers' Wediko NH campus, located in Hillsborough, NH, is looking for a Residential Supervisor to make a difference in the lives of youth. Do you want to be a transformative worker deeply affecting the lives of troubled youth and their families? The Wediko School's team, based in Hillsborough, NH are dedicated to providing state-of-the-art residential treatment and therapeutic boarding school services to middle- and high-school-aged youth experiencing significant social-emotional, behavioral, and academic challenges. Typically, family involvement is key our students' having an effective and successful treatment and educational experience. This is difficult high-stakes work, that will at times be stressful. On the other hand, you'll grow as a human services professional, potentially start or enhance a professional career, and feel that your work is purposeful, meaningful, and emotionally rewarding. You'll be part of a team of colleagues supporting your professional growth and success. In order to change the trajectory of these young persons' lives, a transformational treatment experience must be created. This position is key to that experience. Through an interdisciplinary team effort and direct supervision from Masters-level clinicians, Residential Supervisors make a difference in the lives of the youth we serve. How You Will Be Making A Difference

Requirements

• Prior experience working with youth
• HS equivalency
• Satisfactory completion of CPI training and Medication Administration Training required.
• Preferred driving record that allows for the transportation of students in Wediko vehicles.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree desired
• Supervisory experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Behavioral management of the students in accordance with their ITP by using various tools such as behavioral checklists.
• Providing regular individual supervision of children.
• The development and implementation of recreational activities both on and off campus.
• Participating in the facilitation of daily group therapy sessions with students.
• Providing therapeutic experiences for each child in accordance with their ITP.
• Crisis management of students with critical incident reporting.
• Overseeing the daily physical and psychological safety issues with children.
• Maintaining an age-appropriate balance of limit setting, giving directions and nurturing on an on-going basis.
• Overseeing, monitoring and providing the day-to-day care of students' basic needs.
• Communicating about student and setting issues with the Lead Staff, Clinical Supervisor and Program Coordinators.
• Providing transport and/or monitoring from one activity to another and between Wediko, home, local districts or appointments as needed.
• Completion of the medication management and administration training course and assisting with the administration of medications as directed.
• Completing all necessary documentation including: daily logs, tracking of students' behavior, critical incidents, weekly progress summary, food requests, and the request for dorm supplies.
• Participation in essential responsibilities for the maintenance of day-to-day functions of the Wediko campus

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 $2,400 per fiscal year
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• 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: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees