Milieu Supervisor

Position Summary: The Milieu Supervisor is responsible to provide trauma-informed milieu leadership and mentorship in the treatment guidance plans through effective communication, organization, and planning of the daily operations of the program and assigned unit.Primary responsibilities:Strengths Based Trauma Informed Treatment ProgramPrepares assigned staff work schedules in a timely and proactive manner to ensure adequate staff and client ratios, maximization of the treatment processes, and emotional and physical safety of the clients. Assists in the planning and scheduling of trauma-informed daily treatment services such as ensuring transportation needs are met, scheduling of family time and contact, special events, functions, and approved program trips.Ensures that staff are performing their assigned duties and interacting with clients in a calm, therapeutic, and trauma-informed manner while reinforcing program and client related decisions.Contributes to the development of guidance plans and ensures adherence to guidance plans and provides mentoring and support to the assigned direct and indirect team members.Program Documentation & Treatment PlanningCoordinates and ensures that all shift related client and staff documentation is completed in a timely manner using the proper format and ensures all proper notifications are made to leadership, referral agents, and client's families. Assists in the development and establishment of program procedures and systems that contribute to efficient, safe, and effective delivery of treatment services to clients and their families. Initiates, identifies, and analyzes potential or current problems or risk factors on the program and generates alternative solutions Participates as a multi-disciplinary team member in developing and implementing client treatment plans and interventions.Admissions & Service DeliveryEnsures that new admissions are entering into a safe and welcoming environment and all admission milieu needs of the youth and family are metMonitors the delivery of treatment services to clients for proper follow-through within the program and to ensure family inclusion and communicationTracks the daily needs of youth related to clothing, dietary needs, court/treatment plan/referral source meetings, family time and contact Leads the assignment of Youth Care Professionals as youths' "primary" staff in working with youth to conduct youth check-ins, youth advocacy, and communicating the youth needs to the staff teamParticipates in the interview and selection of staff/team membersStaff Supervision & LeadershipEnsures that new youth care professionals are mentored properly and completes all required shadowing responsibilities.Provides direct floor coverage during staff absences, emergencies and for on-call coverage, as needed, according to program guidelines. Provides on the job coaching, training, and mentoring to staff and leads them in the implementation of individualized responses and interventions, and trauma-informed youth interactions, for a calm, positive and therapeutic environment.Ensures staff timecards are accurately maintained and approved in a timely manner.Provides direct supervision of assigned staff and provide performance management for staff on an ongoing basis. Conduct formal and informal performance evaluations that are timely, constructive, strength-based, and include a development component. Works in collaboration with clinical supervisor, clinical director, and the Human Resources Department on disciplinary issues.Schedule/Pay:Full-time; on-site opportunity.Salary offers starting at $57,000 - 62,000 annually based on years of related experience and credentials. Required Education and Licensure: Minimum of two (2) years of college credits earnedMinimum of two (2) years of experience working in a residential settingMinimum of one (1) year of supervisory experienceValid Illinois driver's licenseAt least 25 years of ageNice to Have:Associate's or Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology or a clinical related field: ORMinimum of 5 years job related experience in adolescent counseling and/or residential treatment program experience, plus 1-year supervisory experiencePhysical Requirements:Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted and up to 100+ pounds with assistanceMust be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time (2-4 hours)Must be able to walk, sit, stand, twist, bend, and stretch in a manner conducive to the execution of daily activities within the residential programMaybe required to assist staff in proper restraining of clientsPlease apply today to be considered for this exciting opportunity to help youth in need! 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)

Created: 2025-01-13