When you join The Home for Little Wanderers, you join a team of professionals dedicated to creating better, brighter futures for kids.

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

Position Description

This position oversees Somerville and Roxbury Village. Under the general direction of the Senior Director of CMFP, plan, direct, oversee and manage the operations and staff within the program(s). Collaborate externally with referral sources to ensure a steady flow of eligible clients to their program(s). Oversee the services, education and/or treatment plans of the clients and their families to ensure they are high quality and are consistent with the goals of the Program(s). Provide a safe learning environment for clients and their families.

Essential Functions

* Plan, direct and oversee the activities within the program(s). Oversee all program(s) staff and provide regular one on one supervision to key leadership members. Ensure regular feedback and guidance is provided for employee development and enhanced productivity. Administer the performance evaluations and performance management process. Participate in the selection and termination of staff. Promote a positive work environment.

* Work with Senior Director to assess, develop and implement program(s) services appropriate to the needs of clients and their families. Ensure services are coordinated and integrated. Regularly evaluate services and implement plans, with measurable outcomes, for continual improvement

* Establish, maintain and nurture working relationships with community agencies, and federal, state, and local agencies to ensure a steady flow of eligible clients to program(s).

* Establish, review and implement program(s) policies and procedures. In consultation with Senior Director, continuously consider new processes and initiatives to improve and/or expand services as appropriate.

* Maintain effective working relationships with agency staff. Leverage the breadth and depth of agency resources available to ensure the successful management of the program(s). Responsible for compliance with policies of the agency at the Program(s) level.

* Participate in the development and implementation of the annual operating budget for the program(s). Monitor performance against approved budget allocations, investigate variances, and implement corrective actions as necessary. Communicate with Senior Director on issues related to budget or budget requests.

* Oversee the intake and discharge process and ensure all appropriate paperwork and all data entry is completed and delivered in a timely, efficient manner. Maintain program(s) census and ensure program(s) is following relevant agency guidelines.

* Oversee risk management and participate in crisis resolution. Review, approve and process critical incident reports to Quality Management and appropriate staff.

* Develop and prepare various reports as required, such as program(s) updates and share appropriate feedback with staff. Provide information on program(s) goals and objectives, treatment plans, resources and other pertinent information to appropriate collaterals as needed.

* May be responsible for providing agency thought leadership for special initiatives offered through state funders; may lead internal and external initiatives around such services (e.g., CBHI services, etc.)

* Attend monthly/quarterly meetings and represent program(s) and agency at internal and external meetings. Act as a liaison to providers and community resources.

* Oversee the maintenance of the facilities and equipment

* May provide 24 hour on-call support and provide rotating coverage to assure 24/7 on call program(s) support

* May provide direct care and/or services to clients and families in the program(s)

* May be required to carry a mobile device

* Perform other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

* Proven leadership and management experience in a multi-disciplinary setting required

* Masters Degree in Social Work, Human Services and/or Education preferred

* Professional license preferred

* Clinical experience preferred

* Prior experience in the field of Child welfare and/or child education preferred

* Knowledge of Child Welfare system with working knowledge of state agencies

* Computer application skills (e.g. MS Office, SPSS, etc) required

* Computer literate including Microsoft Office with the ability to learn new software applications

Physical Requirements

Ability to effectively restrain using proper behavior support and techniques when needed. Ability to read and write. Must be flexible, may have to work extended shifts. Exposure to behaviorally difficult children/adolescents.

* The above is intended to describe the general content and requirements of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. It is not intended to be an exhaustive statement of all duties, responsibilities, or skills required of personnel so classified.

What The Home Can Offer You

In addition to the chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of the youth served, The Home for Little Wanderers offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Extensive training to new staff
• Generous time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health and Dental Insurance available upon hire
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
• Long-term Disability and Short-term Disability Insurance
• Life 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.