Assistant Area Director - Community Services Lead (Hybrid)

Mass; Princeton Village (MA); Hybrid; USD 94,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Massachusetts is seeking an Assistant Area Director in Lowell to support the Area Director in managing administrative, clinical, programmatic and budget operations. The role includes liaison duties with state agencies and DDS staff, oversight of budgets and contracts, and supervision of area staff.

The ideal candidate will bring strong project management, supervisory experience, and knowledge of DDS regulations, with preferred familiarity with HCSIS and Meditech.

Qualifications

• At least five years of professional or managerial experience in administration or related fields.
• One year in project management, supervisory, or managerial capacity.
• Substitutions: Bachelor's degree for two years; graduate degree for three; doctorate for four.

Responsibilities

• Assist Area Director in managing area office operations.
• Coordinate budget planning, contracting, and resource allocation.
• Oversee supervision of assigned staff and ensure policy compliance.
• Collaborate with service coordinators on client-directed supports.
• Maintain liaison with DDS/ regional offices and external partners.

Skills

Project management

Supervisory experience

Budget planning

Clinical administration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Graduate degree in a related field

Doctorate degree in a related field

Tools

HCSIS

Meditech

Job description

Commonwealth of Massachusetts is seeking an Assistant Area Director in Lowell to support the Area Director in managing administrative, clinical, programmatic and budget operations. The role includes liaison duties with state agencies and DDS staff, oversight of budgets and contracts, and supervision of area staff.

The ideal candidate will bring strong project management, supervisory experience, and knowledge of DDS regulations, with preferred familiarity with HCSIS and Meditech.