Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services · 23 hours ago
Director of Metro Residential Services
Waltham, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$110K/yr - $170K/yrThe Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is seeking qualified candidates for the Director of Metro Residential Services position. This role is responsible for the overall management of residential services for adults with intellectual disabilities in the Greater Boston Area, overseeing a significant staff and budget while ensuring compliance and quality of care.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Responsible for the overall administration and management of all support provided by MRS, which involves the direct and indirect supervision and management of approximately 450 positions including licensed and master’s level clinicians, residential supervisors, program managers, health care administrators, direct support staff, health professionals, and office support specialists
Directs and exercises an efficient system of oversight for the planning, development, implementation, management and evaluation of all aspects of a quality residential service program
Provides oversight and management for the Metro DDS Assistive Technology Center which provides consultation, direct service, and adaptations to home environments and equipment
Directly supervises the Family Intensive Resource and Support Team (FIRST), which provides support to individuals and their families to sustain the family’s ability to care for their loved one at home
Responsible for the efficient direct and indirect management and oversight of a fiscal budget of approximately $50,000,000
Interfaces and works cooperatively with various departments and entities within DDS and the Metro Region, including Human Resources, Labor Relations, local unions, and 4 area offices
Acts as a vital member of the Metro Regional Management Team and meets with the Metro Regional Director and Management Team on a regular basis
Designs and implements program planning and development; administrative and policy setting processes; establishes standards, program evaluation, performance management, quality improvement and observation processes; establishes priority program objectives and reviews and approves goals
Designs and implements management controls and coordinates program tracking efforts, ensuring that collaborative problem solving and decision-making processes are used to maximize the effectiveness of priority program initiatives
Initiates organizational development actions to improve effectiveness and efficiency of MRS programs and staff
Decides staff assignments, supervises and evaluates managers and assigned staff
Active in the development and provision of a vigorous and comprehensive staff development program; hiring processes; oversight and management of overtime usage; implementation of the disciplinary process; and participation in labor related activities such as grievance and disciplinary hearings, arbitrations, and local labor/management discussions and negotiations
Establishes standards, program evaluation, performance management tools, quality improvement, and observation processes to assure regulatory compliance in all aspects of operations and clinical support
Provides 24/7 on call access for crisis and emergency management
Qualification
Required
Experience in the administration and management of residential services for individuals with intellectual disabilities
Ability to supervise and manage a large team of approximately 450 positions including licensed and master's level clinicians, residential supervisors, program managers, health care administrators, direct support staff, health professionals, and office support specialists
Experience in planning, development, implementation, management, and evaluation of quality residential service programs
Experience in managing a fiscal budget of approximately $50,000,000
Ability to interface and work cooperatively with various departments and entities within DDS and the Metro Region
Experience in program planning and development, administrative and policy setting processes
Ability to establish standards, program evaluation, performance management, quality improvement, and observation processes
Experience in organizational development actions to improve effectiveness and efficiency of programs and staff
Ability to supervise and evaluate managers and assigned staff
Experience in staff development programs, hiring processes, and management of overtime usage
Ability to provide 24/7 on call access for crisis and emergency management
Company
Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services
The mission of the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is to create innovative and genuine opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to participate fully in, and contribute meaningfully to, their communities as valued members.
5001-10000 employees
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