Director of Day Services & Employment Programs

The Nemasket Group; Mattapoisett (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Supportive leadership culture

Job summary

The Nemasket Group in Mattapoisett, MA seeks an experienced leader to join the Leadership Team as Director of the Day Services Division. You will provide strategic oversight of CBDS, Employment Services, Transition Services, and ABI Waiver Services, ensuring person-centered, compliant, high-quality services for individuals with IDD.

Responsibilities include regulatory compliance, workforce planning, budgeting, and leading managers to deliver innovative, person-centered plans in collaboration

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Education, Psychology, Rehabilitation, Special Education, or related field preferred; equivalent combination may be considered.
• Minimum of five years of experience supporting individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.
• Supervisory and leadership experience with staff oversight, coaching, development, and performance management.
• Strong knowledge of DDS regulations, day program standards, and person-centered planning practices.
• Experience ensuring compliance with documentation, health and safety, incident reporting, and quality assurance processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for Day Services and Employment Services.
• Ensure DDS licensing compliance, quality assurance, and person-centered service delivery.
• Lead workforce planning, recruitment, retention, onboarding, and succession planning.
• Supervise division leadership staff and promote professional development.
• Oversee budgets, resource allocation, operational performance, and sustainability.
• Participate in agency-wide planning and organizational initiatives.
• Collaborate with other departments to align service delivery with organizational goals.
• Promote innovation, inclusion, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Lead and support managers and staff in developing person-centered plans reflecting individuals’ goals and needs.
• Actively participate as a member of the Positive Behavior Support Leadership Team.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

People development

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field

Equivalent experience considered

Job description

The Nemasket Group in Mattapoisett, MA seeks an experienced leader to join the Leadership Team as Director of the Day Services Division. You will provide strategic oversight of CBDS, Employment Services, Transition Services, and ABI Waiver Services, ensuring person-centered, compliant, high-quality services for individuals with IDD.

Responsibilities include regulatory compliance, workforce planning, budgeting, and leading managers to deliver innovative, person-centered plans in collaboration