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The Home for Little Wanderers · 2 months ago

Milieu Director (Therapeutic After School Program)

Boston, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

4+ years exp

The Home for Little Wanderers is seeking a Milieu Director for their Therapeutic After School Program (TASP), which provides specialized and supportive services for youth. The role involves supervising staff, coordinating training, and ensuring a therapeutic environment while directly caring for residents and managing emergency situations.

Health Care

H1B Sponsor Likely

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

Qualification

Supervisory experienceChild care experienceTherapeutic careBehavior managementTeam supervisionPolicy draftingCrisis interventionTraining coordinationMedical administration

Required

Equivalent to Bachelor's degree

Driver's license in good standing required

At least 4 years' plus direct child care experience in a residential setting with emotionally challenged children

2 plus years' of supervisory experience

Benefits

Health and Dental Insurance that is effective immediately upon hire

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 $2,400 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

And more!

Company

The Home for Little Wanderers

The Home for Little Wanderers provides a seamless continuum of vital programs for every stage of child and family development.

Founded in 1799

Boston, Massachusetts, USA

501-1000 employees

http://www.thehome.org

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