Director, DDS Residential Services

jfcsboston; Waltham (MA); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Hybrid work schedule

PTO: 22 days vacation + sick time

On-call rotation stipend

Job summary

Jewish Family & Children's Service is seeking a Director of DDS Residential Services to lead and oversee our multi-site 24-hour group homes funded by the Department of Developmental Disabilities (DDS). The role ensures person-centered supports empowering individuals to live meaningful lives in their communities.

The ideal candidate will have senior leadership experience in residential or human services settings, a strong commitment to person-centered care, and the ability to balance strategic

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree; master’s degree in related field preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee multi-site 24-hour group homes funded by DDS, ensuring high-quality, person-centered supports
• Supervise and mentor the management team while driving workforce development to foster excellence, accountability, and teamwork
• Build strong relationships with families, funders, community partners, and the compliance team to ensure exceptional care and regulatory compliance
• Balance strategic planning with hands-on support and problem-solving to promote independence and quality of life for individuals
• Lead with a commitment to person-centered care and continuous improvement

Skills

Leadership experience

Supervisory experience

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Crisis decision making

Communication skills

Strategic planning

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Medical Insurance, Vision

Are you a compassionate and strategic leader passionate about supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities?

JF&CS is seeking a Director of DDS Residential Services to lead and oversee our multi-site 24-hour group homes funded by Department of Developmental Disabilities (DDS), ensuring high-quality, person-centered supports that empower individuals to live meaningful lives in their communities.

As a key member of the leadership team, the Director of DDS Residential Services provides vision, guidance, and operational oversight for residential services. This role supervises and mentors the management team while driving workforce development initiatives that foster a culture of excellence, accountability, and teamwork. This role requires building strong relationships with families, funders, community partners, and our compliance team to ensure exceptional care, regulatory compliance, and meaningful outcomes that promote independence and quality of life for the individuals we support.

The ideal candidate brings strong leadership experience in residential or human services settings, a deep commitment to person-centered care, and the ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on support and problem-solving.

Highlights

• $92,000-96,000-/yr salary range
• $150/wk stipend for back up on-call rotation weeks (roughly monthly basis, providing assistance to the primary on-call, if needed)
• Full-time, weekdays
• Hybrid schedule including group home locations in Brighton and Newton, Waltham office, and some work from home
• Paid time off includes ample sick time and 22 days of vacation, in addition to national and some Jewish holidays
• Medical Insurance coverage is effective the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment

Requirements of the Director of DDS Residential Services

• Bachelor’s degree; master’s degree in related field preferred
• At least 5 years experience working with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities or other vulnerable populations, preferably in a residential setting.
• At least 4-5 years supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of DDS regulations and residential service delivery, highly preferred; experience with providing high quality services that are subject to oversight by a regulatory body is required
• Ability to make safe, consistent, and effective clinical decisions in crisis and non-crisis situations
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including oral and written communication and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and evaluate with specific attention to higher level strategies, while ensuring that details are also effectively addressed.
• Knowledge in health and human services operations and planning
• First Aid/CPR/MAP certified or ability to pass trainings within 90 days
• A valid driver's license and a reliable, insured vehicle (mileage is reimbursed)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word and Outlook

Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as stated above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience needed for the responsibilities of this position.

About the Process

Applying for the position of Director of DDS Residential Services has the following requirements:

• A current resume
• A cover letter explaining how your unique experience fits the position

If you are selected for consideration, the hiring process could include:

• Initial phone screen
• In-person interview with potential supervisor and other key team members, as well as program participants
• Reference checks
• National, and other background checks

About JF&CS

For more than 150 years, Jewish Family & Children's Service has been helping individuals and families build a strong foundation for resilience and well-being. We intentionally serve and employ people of ALL faiths, backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.

We have a strong culture of professional development, work-life balance, and promotion from within.

JF&CS is an equal opportunity employer who serves and employs people of all cultures and faith traditions. Employment opportunities are available to all without regard for race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability.