Waltham House is the first residential group home designed specifically for LGBTQIA+ youth in New England, and one of only four of its kind in the nation. Its founding principles are that every child deserves to live in an environment in which they feel safe, respected, supported and cared for by those around them.

The group home provides a safe and supportive living environment with 24-hour staffing for up to 12 gay, lesbian, bisexual, and/or transgender youth ages 14–18. Many youth at Waltham House have experienced difficulty — at home or in placement — due to their gender expression or sexuality identities.

For over 200 years, The Home for Little Wanderers has helped build stable lives and hopeful tomorrows for vulnerable children and their families. Our 25+ community-based and residential programs serve thousands of at-risk youths from birth to age 26. Many of these children have experienced abuse, neglect, trauma, or a disrupted family life. As the oldest child welfare agency in America, we provide them with safe surroundings, permanent loving relationships, and a secure path toward a better, brighter future. To learn more about the incredible impact our employees have on the lives of children and families, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXedSArtYbg

How You Will Be Making a Difference

Supervise all medication related and medical/psychiatry appointment related aspects of the program Participate in training new staff on MAP procedures and communicate/coordinate the MAP certification process Provide staff refresher trainings as needed Collaborate closely with the program nurse Responsible for preparing for and managing the yearly MAP audits Communicate with collaterals regarding medical/psychiatric care for specific client(s) and/or advocate as needed Cultivate relationships between the program and providers to help assure the best care for our youth Monitor appointment dates for all youth and assure all care is conducted when required (i.e., annual physicals, bi-annual dentist, etc.) Participate in maintaining organization of medication room in collaboration with staff Attend monthly staff meetings Provide support in the milieu when needed Collaborate with program nurse/agency nutritionist regarding psycho-ed groups for youth Transport youth to medical/psychiatric appointments as needed Maintain updated medical paperwork for all youth

Qualifications

Equivalent to Bachelor’s degree At least 1 years direct child-care experience in a residential setting with emotionally disturbed children Familiarity/comfort with providing medical support care LGBTQIA+ competency related to medical care Computer literate, including Microsoft Office and Internet Explorer, with the ability to learn new software applications

What The Home Can Offer You

In addition to the chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of the youth we serve, The Home for Little Wanderers offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including:

Generous time off including up to 20 days per year for new full-time employees, plus 11 holidays, 5 sick days, and 2 personal days Health and Dental Insurance that is effective immediately upon hire 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!

Valuing Diversity

We are committed to excellence in diversity, equity, and inclusion, while simultaneously creating a culture that supports those values. We believe the differences we bring enhance our ability to provide exceptional service and care to diverse children, families, and communities. Moreover, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging align with our values and our mission to help vulnerable children and their families build permanent, positive change.