HFHewton Fider
@hewtonfider
Experienced human services leader and licensed counselor specializing in youth residential treatment and community programs.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a seasoned human services executive and counselor with decades of experience leading youth residential treatment programs, training staff in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention, and implementing evidence-informed models such as DBT-informed Integrated Treatment and PBIS. I have led divisions, opened new programs (including a Raise the Age residential program), supervised multidisciplinary leadership teams, and overseen clinical and operational fidelity to improve outcomes for vulnerable youth.
I bring community-focused leadership through nonprofit direction and extensive volunteer chaplaincy and pastoral work, providing counseling, grief support, conflict mediation, and community outreach. My achievements include leadership awards, board certifications in mental health coaching, lengthy training credentials, and sustained service developing staff, volunteers, and community partnerships to expand access to services and supports.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Executive Director
The United Rosetta Miriam Project Limited
Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 9 months)
Provide leadership for a non-profit delivering health, education, and relief services to South Manchester residents and oversee program development and community outreach.
TVDivision Director
The Children’s Village
Jan 2006 - Dec 2020 (14 years 11 months)
Directed Roberto Clemente Division operations for a residential treatment center, leading clinical and leadership teams, opening the state's first Raise the Age residential program, and improving program fidelity and permanency outcomes.
TVCampus Coordinator
The Children’s Village
Jan 2005 - Dec 2006 (1 year 11 months)
Managed campus programming and served as on-site administrator during evenings and weekends, providing crisis support and coordinating activities across residential units.
Director of Administration
Edwin Gould Academy
Jan 2003 - Dec 2005 (2 years 11 months)
Oversaw cottage programs and staffing, managed recruitment, payroll and incident investigations, and ensured continuity of care through program closure and youth placement.
Team Leader
Edwin Gould Academy
Jan 1995 - Dec 2003 (8 years 11 months)
Planned and supervised adolescent childcare services, trained staff, managed crisis situations, and coordinated resources to support youth success.
Teacher/Counselor
Edwin Gould Academy
Jan 1984 - Dec 1995 (11 years 11 months)
Provided residential childcare and counseling to troubled adolescents, supervised routines and activities, and maintained required logs and reports to support treatment plans.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
EMET Global Theological Seminary and College
Honorary Doctorate of Divinity, Divinity
Received an Honorary Doctorate of Divinity in 2025 from EMET Global Theological Seminary and College.
IUIndiana Wesleyan University
Master of Arts, Community Counseling
2001 - 2007
Completed a Master of Arts in Community Counseling at Indiana Wesleyan University between 2001 and 2007.
Richmonds University
Bachelor of Arts (incomplete), Theology
Completed coursework toward a Bachelor of Arts with a major in Theology; degree noted as incomplete.
West Indies College
Associate of Arts, Business Administration
Awarded an Associate of Arts with a major in Business Administration in 1980.
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Location
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