POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Milieu Coordinator, under the direction of the Program Manager, structures the therapeutic milieu, Ensuring a safe, orderly, model compliant, and clean unit where trauma informed daily programming And behavior management can be effectively provided. The Milieu Coordinator focuses on ensuring that Emergency safety interventions (TCI) and the TRI model are implemented by the direct care staff and Supervisors in a trauma informed, safe, effective and model/license adherent manner.
· Ensure that daily programming and behavior management, with emphasis on Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) model are effectively and safely implemented. Ensures thorough training, observation, and modeling those best practices for use of TCI and other milieu-based crisis interventions are being utilized in the program.
· Conduct once weekly documented supervision to Shift Supervisor. Submit supervisee supervision logs once a month at end of each month to Director of Residency Services.
· Ensure Shift Supervisors document progress notes and other milieu notes according to DCF/ PNMI standards of code.
· Responsible and maintain accurate documentation of vehicle Inspection in collaboration with agency’s Facility manager or designee.
· Perform payroll responsibility, such approved time; unapproved time; missed punches, and requested time off for Supervisors and Relief Supervisors, Mentors/Mental Health Worker.
· Work with the Clinical Manager /Clinical Coordinator to monitor and provide ongoing training to direct care staff to reduce the use of physical restraints as a component of crisis interventions an in support of Positive Youth Development.
· Work with the Clinical Manager/Clinical Coordinator, and Residential Administrative Assistant to the Residency Programs to ensure that the milieu is staffed appropriately to provide safe supervision while maintaining appropriate ratios to meet the client’s needs.
· Complete camera/program observations daily to ensure that staff are appropriately engaging, supervising clients, and following program protocol and to use observations to provide ongoing feedback to encourage overall improvement that reflective in individual supervision logs.
· Ensure that staff who may not have access to email are informed of communications.
· Establishes positive rapport and trust with adolescents and co-workers; demonstrates healthy developmental pathway that encompasses our philosophy in helping at-risk adolescents become successful.
· A bachelor’s degree in social work or related field with 2 years experience overseeing youth in a congregate care setting; an associate degree with at least 4 years of experience working with youth in a congregate care setting, or a high school diploma with 5 years management experience in a healthcare setting.
· Experience in implementing a group living environment
· Must display effective communication skills in working with children, families, and other staff
· Must fulfill competency-based training requirements in TCI Model and become a Certified TCI trainer within 6 months of hire.
· Must become a CPR-First Aid Trainer within 6 months of hire
· Valid driver’s license and clean driving record

Kraft House is a 12-bed inpatient psychiatric residential treatment program for adolescent boys, including those boys with substance use disorders who have experienced emotional, physical, or sexual abuse. This program is a step down from inpatient hospitalization or a diversionary placement from a more restrictive environment. The program is designed to help adolescent boys return home to their community or a long- term group- home setting.