Day Habilitation Program Director

Justice Resource Institute Inc; Framingham (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bilingual bonus ($2,000)

License reimbursement for professional

Health benefits (Blue Cross/Dental)

Retirement plan (401K)

Tuition reimbursement up to $4000/year

Wellness program and EAP

Paid time off up to 19 days

Job summary

Justice Resource Institute seeks a Day Habilitation Program Director in Framingham, MA to lead the Willow Tree site and advance community integration for adults with developmental disabilities.

This full-time, in-person role requires travel between MetroWest programs, staff supervision, budgeting, and ensuring regulatory compliance across DDS, MassHealth, and CARF standards. If you are passionate about helping others and have strong leadership and collaboration skills, apply today.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human service or related field.
• Minimum of one year of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Two years of experience in human service management.
• Master's degree in human services or related field can be substituted for two years of management experience.
• Two years of experience working with multiple entities to optimize operating programs and ensure regulatory compliance (MassHealth and CARF).

Responsibilities

• Lead a JRI Developing Abilities day habilitation program site.
• Oversee implementation of services according to assessed service need, staffing ratios, and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure adequate staffing resources, support, and backup to meet service goals.
• Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate staff, including contracted and temporary staff.
• Implement day habilitation operational, safety, and risk management systems.
• Organize resources and monitor activities to ensure quality care in safe environments.
• Implement trauma-informed, strength-based positive behavior support practices.
• Provide after-hours on-call coverage.
• Ensure best practices through data-informed efforts and licensing/accreditation systems (DDS, CARF, MassHealth).
• Develop an annual strategic plan aligning with JRI goals and client needs.
• Engage in management team, risk, safety and human rights activities.
• Manage program budgets, expenditures, and billing within regulatory requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Budget management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services or related field

Master's degree in human services or related field

Job description

Who We Are Looking For

Are you the

Who We Are Looking For

Are you the Day Habilitation Program Director we have been looking for? In this role, you'll have the opportunity to share your passion for helping others, while leading a dynamic team who brings an energetic and positive attitude when working with those in our care!

JRI’s Developing Abilities programs provide comprehensive support for individuals with developmental disabilities, offering services that promote independence, skill development, and community integration.

The Program Director of Willow Tree Day Habilitation Services will oversee the day habilitation services at this site for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our day habilitation programs are designed for transition-aged adults and others who benefit from personalized, small-group approach emphasizing community integration and active engagement in meaningful activities.

Schedule:

This is a full-time, in-person role that requires travel. In this role, you will commute between programs located in MetroWest Massachusetts. The main office is located in Framingham, MA.

Compensation

The pay range for this position is $70,000 to $78,000 per year. The listed range reflects what we reasonably and in good faith expect to pay for this role at the time of posting the position. The actual compensation an employee is offered may vary based on several factors such as experience, education, licensure, certifications and qualifications. This range may be modified in the future.

In This Role, You Will

• Lead a JRI Developing Abilities day habilitation program site.
• Oversee implementation of services according to assessed service need, staffing rations, and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure adequate staffing resources, support, and backup are available to meet the service goals of each client.
• Recruit, hire, train, and supervise, and evaluate staff of day habilitation services, including the use of contracted services and temporary staff.
• Implement day habilitation operational, safety, and risk management systems.
• Organize resources and monitor ongoing activities to ensure appropriate delivery of services and quality care in safe environments, supported clinical, administrative, and technical resources.
• Implement trauma-informed, strength-based positive behavior support practices in alignment with program guidelines and regulatory standards.
• Provide after-hours on-call coverage for services.
• Ensure best practices through systems that promote data-informed efforts and continuous quality improvement in services, including DDS, CARF, and MassHealth licensing, certification, and accreditation systems.
• Develop an annual comprehensive statement outlining your program's goals and objectives, ensuring integration with the current JRI strategic plan while addressing specific program and client needs.
• Engage in JRI Developing Abilities Management team, Risk Management, Safety and Human Rights activities.
• Manage program budgets, expenditure plans, fiscal controls, and billing systems to ensure effective service levels and resource provision within regulatory or contractual requirements and service allocations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Why JRI?

• Be who you are! JRI is committed to creating a workplace built on respect, collaboration, and opportunity, where every employee is valued and supported in making a meaningful impact.
• We offer a $2,000 bilingual bonus to new hires who speak a second language fluently, other than English, and will use it to serve our clients!
• Reimbursement is available for employees to cover the registration costs and annual fees for any professional license required for work such as LMHC, LCSW, LICSW, RN and more!
• Access to our excellent Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits.
• Retirement benefits including 401K matched up to $800 a year and pension after 5 years of employment.
• Professional development opportunities such as tuition reimbursement up to almost $4000 per year and discounted tuition rates to select partnership colleges and universities!
• Wellness benefits including access to employee engagement groups, self-care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Generous paid time off up to 19 days for full time employees in your first year and much more!

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in human service or related field.
• Minimum of one year of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Two years of experience in human service management.
• Master's degree in human services or related field can be substituted for two years of management experience preferred.
• Two years of experience working with multiple entities to optimize operating programs and ensure regulatory compliance, MassHealth, and CARF preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Ability to lead people and projects.
• First Aid, CPR certification and certification in non-violent crisis intervention and prevention techniques.
• Ability to work independently without a supervisor or other colleagues present.
• At JRI, you will learn to provide the safest therapeutic atmosphere for the people we serve!
• Maintains valid driver’s license and ability to drive consumers in agency vehicles and own a vehicle if necessary.
• Background and driving record checks will be performed.

At JRI, we are committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued and respected. We believe that a culture built on mutual respect, collaboration, and opportunity allows our staff to thrive and do their best work. By supporting one another and recognizing each person's contributions, we create an environment where people can grow, develop their skills, and make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. JRI is an equal opportunity employer.