Milieu Director
The Home for Little Wanderers
**Description**
The Home for Little Wanderers has opened Unity House, a community-based group home in Keene, NH, serving youth ages 14-18, who identify as members of the LGBTQ+ community. The program is the first of its kind in the Granite State, and offers a safe, supportive living environment with 24-hour staffing for up to eight youth, while they prepare for family reunification, independent living, secondary education paths and future self-sufficiency.
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**
+ Provide individual and team supervision for Direct Care Supervisors. Hire, train and evaluate staff performance; oversee disciplinary action and terminations. Provide input regarding salary administration for Supervisors and counselors. 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 HLW 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
+ As a member of the management team and with Sr. administrative support, provide on-call coverage for the program on a rotating basis
+ Oversee petty cash system and the processing of bills; authorize expenses
+ Review and sign off on all incident reports; participate in the gathering of information for incidents not handled in a manner consistent with HLW 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
**Qualifications**
+ Equivalent to Bachelor’s degree
+ At least 4 years direct child care experience in a residential setting with emotionally disturbed children
+ 2-3 years supervisory experience
+ Computer literate, including Microsoft Office and Internet Explorer, with the ability to learn new software applications
+ Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. May spend extended period on the telephone, at the computer terminal or operating other office machines, requiring eye-hand coordination and finger dexterity.
+ Occasional participation in restraints utilizing TCI techniques. May be involved in indoor/outdoor games and activities. Frequent walking, standing, climbing, lifting of objects. Exposure to behaviorally difficult children/adolescents.
**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.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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