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Residential Supervisor Full-Time
Job Category: Residential Programs
Requisition Number: RESID007053
Posting Details
Posted: January 17, 2026
Full-Time
LocationsShowing 1 location
Keene, NH 03431, USA
Job Details
Description
The Home for Little Wanderers' Unity House, a community-based group home in Keene, NH, serving youth ages 14-18, who identify as members of the LGBTQ+ community is seeking a Residential Supervisor.
Position Description
Primarily responsible for supervising Residential Counselors, coordinating work assignments, ensuring safety of the clients, and providing direct child care.
How You'll Be Making a Difference
Work closely with Milieu/Program Director to ensure appropriate staffing coverage. Hire, train, supervise, performance manage and evaluate direct care staff. Mediate staff issues and employee conflicts. Host team meetings for staff and provide training and weekly supervision.
Plan and schedule therapeutic groups designed to enhance children’s growth and development and creatively plan social activities and special events
Coordinate and manage all activities of daily shift including, but not limited to, medical appointments, recreational activities, transportation to work and home visits, homework completion, behavior support system and chore and room completion
Provide, model and supervise group and individual behavior support and intervention in keeping with TCI principles including appropriate physical restraints as necessary
Ensure completion of all necessary shift paperwork including communication log, daily log, incident reporting, mentor sheets and behavior support monitoring
Provide work coverage of shifts as needed
Manage medical and emergency situations
Provide crisis intervention, which may include the use of restraints
Oversee the timely submission of records and documentation and ensure that staff are aware of activities that may have emerged on prior shift
What to Expect in the Role
Must have a valid ID and ability to pass a CORI/background check
Ability to be physically active for an 8-10 hour shift
Able to participate in verbal de-escalation and physical interventions with youth
MAP certified preferred
Ability to multi-task in a changing and fast-paced treatment environment
Ability to receive and implement feedback in the moment and through a structured supervision process
Available to work evenings, holidays, weekend shifts as required
Qualifications
Experience working in human services/mental health/youth development field with supervisory experience required
HS diploma or equivalency
Computer literate including Microsoft Office and Internet Explorer with the ability to learn new software applications
What The Home Can Offer You
In addition to the chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of the youth we serve, The Home for Little Wanderers offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including:
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 $2,400 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
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.