Night Milieu Coordinator - CUNNINGHAM CHILDREN''S HOME : Job Details

Cunningham Children's Home is seeking an enthusiastic, experienced leader to manage the day-to-day operations of our busy residential treatment units for emotionally and behaviorally challenged youth. As a Residential Night Milieu Coordinator, you will play a crucial role in overseeing staff, ensuring the delivery of therapeutic interventions, and maintaining a safe and supportive environment for youth in care.Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and support a team of direct-care counselors, ensuring they follow established guidelines to maintain a therapeutic environment.
• Serve as a leader and trainer, providing coaching, modeling, and motivation to staff.
• Work closely with youth and their families, understanding mental health issues and addressing concerns as needed.
• Interface with medical providers and other individuals involved in client care.
• Become certified in crisis intervention (agency-sponsored training) and provide training to staff.
• Ensure safety, regulatory compliance, and agency standards are consistently met.
• Directly supervise Night Shift Leaders and substitute staff.
• Rotating shifts: Typically 12pm 11pm, four days a week (including weekends). On-call and occasional evening and weekend responsibilities.

• A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in residential treatment (children/adolescents with severe emotional/behavioral challenges), with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Bachelors degree required. Clinical or administrative experience preferred.
• Valid Illinois Driver's License
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and prioritization skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive situations with integrity and professionalism.
• Passion for providing support and creating a positive, therapeutic environment for youth and staff.

• Competitive salary based on education and experience.
• Relocation assistance available up to $5,000.
• Outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities.
• Additionally, Cunningham Children's Home is a qualified employer under the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance