Director, Community-Based Disability Services

Viability, Inc; West Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dependent care flexible spending账户

Flexible Spending & Health Savings账户

Pet-plan discount program

Long-term Disability insurance

Short-term Disability insurance

Job summary

Viability, Inc. in West Springfield, MA is seeking a Director to provide strategic leadership and oversee programs serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

The role ensures high-quality, person-centered services, staff supervision, budget management, regulatory compliance, and community engagement. The Director will collaborate with families, employers, and agencies, expand DDS services regionally, and drive continuous quality improvement while maintaining CARF

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field preferred; or a BA with 5+ years experience, including 3+ in supervision.
• Experience with managing community-based day services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Strong leadership, program management, and relationship-building skills; commitment to person-centered practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and develop program staff with guidance, performance management, and training.
• Oversee program operations, budgets, staffing, service quality, and administration.
• Promote services and expand employment opportunities through partnerships.
• Collaborate with employers to develop meaningful job placements.
• Oversee person-centered planning to promote independence and community integration.
• Travel regionally to conduct site visits and engage stakeholders.
• Ensure CARF accreditation readiness and compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Staff development

Budget management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Master’s degree in human services, psychology, sociology, social work, or related field

Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years experience including 3 in supervisory/management

Job description

Viability, Inc. in West Springfield, MA is seeking a Director to provide strategic leadership and oversee programs serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

The role ensures high-quality, person-centered services, staff supervision, budget management, regulatory compliance, and community engagement. The Director will collaborate with families, employers, and agencies, expand DDS services regionally, and drive continuous quality improvement while maintaining CARF