Full Time Direct Care Supervisor

About the role

The Home for Little Wanderers is an established child welfare agency with a mission to provide stable lives and hopeful futures for vulnerable children and their families. With over 200 years of experience, the organization serves thousands of at-risk youths through various community-based and residential programs.

Responsibilities

• Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate direct care staff.
• Mediate staff issues and employee conflicts.
• Host team meetings for staff and provide training and weekly supervision.
• Organize and structure milieu shifts.
• Maintain safety of clients in a residence; work closely with the Milieu Director to support program goals.
• Provide milieu therapy, instruct youth on daily living skills, and serve as a youth advocate.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to two years of college and/or two years child care experience in a residential setting with a similar population of children.
• Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) preferred.
• One year of supervisory experience and prior experience with emotionally, behaviorally challenged children, preferably in a residential treatment program, desired.
• Valid Massachusetts driver’s license.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with milieu therapy and daily living skills instruction.
• Knowledge of child development and behavioral challenges.

Benefits

• Generous time off including up to 15 days per year for new full-time employees, plus 11 holidays, and 5 sick days.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance available.
• Extensive training to new staff.
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $3,000 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.
• Additional benefits may include:

• Flexible work schedule.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Employee assistance program.

Pay

The pay range listed represents the company's good faith estimate of the salary or wage range for this position at the time of posting, as required under applicable law. Actual compensation will be based on a variety of factors, including a candidate's relevant experience, education, skills, and internal equity relative to other employees in similar roles. Candidates with less directly related experience may be placed toward the lower end of the range, while those with extensive or specialized experience may be placed toward the higher end. Market conditions and budget considerations may also influence final pay decisions.