Day Habilitation Program Director: Lead & Elevate Care

Kennedy-Donovan Center; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennedy-Donovan Center in Massachusetts seeks a Director to provide leadership and daily oversight of the Day Habilitation Program, ensuring high‑quality, person‑centered services and regulatory compliance.

You will recruit and develop a multidisciplinary team, manage admissions and service plans, monitor budgets, and engage families and community partners to promote independence and community inclusion.

Qualifications

• Required Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Special Education, or related field.
• Five+ years in case management, service coordination, or case review.
• Experience supporting adults with developmental disabilities.
• Supervisory or leadership experience in health or human services.
• Experience with EHR and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Oversee admissions, assessments, DHSPs, goals, and discharge planning.
• Lead program planning, budgeting, and QA initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with MassHealth Day Habilitation regulations and agency policy.
• Foster a collaborative multidisciplinary, person-centered service environment.
• Represent the program in community engagements and stakeholder meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Team Development

Communication

Collaboration

Staff Supervision

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or related field

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Microsoft Office

Job description

Kennedy-Donovan Center in Massachusetts seeks a Director to provide leadership and daily oversight of the Day Habilitation Program, ensuring high‑quality, person‑centered services and regulatory compliance.

You will recruit and develop a multidisciplinary team, manage admissions and service plans, monitor budgets, and engage families and community partners to promote independence and community inclusion.