The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) South Valley Office is seeking a person with excellent organizational, interpersonal, supervision and management skills to become part of the leadership team in a challenging and rewarding environment.

The Assistant Area Director (AAD) fulfills a critical role as the second highest DDS management position at the local level. The primary work of DDS occurs at the local level with individuals, families, providers of service, and community partners. The AAD shares the responsibility of overseeing the administrative, clinical and programmatic needs of the Area Office. The AAD acts on behalf of the Area Director on any given day. As a member of the Area Management Team, the AAD works with area staff and providers to develop new residential, day, and support programs, and to shape existing programs to better meet individuals’ needs. The AAD also shares the 24/7 on call duties and has the responsibility to provide management during any emergency or crisis that may occur.

The AAD is responsible for directly supervising a team of staff and will have direct responsibility for completing performance evaluations, and ensuring the work environment is maintained and consistent with negotiated labor contracts and EOHHS policy. The AAD will also provide as needed indirect supervision to other staff.

The AAD should have knowledge of investigations, risk management, family support services, participant directed programs, budgeting and the 688 process.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication and supervisory skills.

• Experience working with people diagnosed with autism and/or an intellectual disability.
• Experience in the prioritization and reconciliation of budgets, creation of new program development and contract management.

Please Note:

Schedule: Monday through Friday: 9:00am – 5:00pm

Days Off: Sunday and Saturday.

Flexibility required to meet the needs of the Area Office.

About the Agency:

The Department of Developmental Services is dedicated to creating, in partnership with others, innovative and genuine opportunities for individuals with intellectual disabilities to participate fully and meaningfully in, and contribute to, their communities as valued members.

Pre-Hire Process:

Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Record Law and may be published on the Commonwealth's website.

• Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division's Hiring Guidelines.

Recommended candidates must successfully complete pre-employment screening which includes:

• Disabled Persons Protection Commission (DPPC) Abuse Registry Search: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/dppc-abuser-registry
• Criminal background check (CORI) by regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services. http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori
• National Background Checks, Chapter 234 of the Acts of 2014, conduct fingerprint-based check.
• https://www.mass.gov/lists/dds-fingerprint-background-checks

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An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.