Milieu Director

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 11 holidays
• Health and Dental Insurance that is effective immediately upon hire
• Extensive training to new staff
• Tuition reimbursement
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• 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.