DS Director, Community-Based Services & Compliance Lead

Northeast Kingdom Human Services; Derby, St. Johnsbury (VT, VT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

403b retirement plan

Paid time off

Wellness program

Disability & life insurance

Job summary

Northeast Kingdom Human Services is seeking a DS Director to provide operational leadership for Home and Community Based Services, ensuring high-quality, person-centered support for individuals with developmental disabilities.

You will mentor Team Leaders, Service Coordinators, and Direct Support Professionals, oversee service delivery and Medicaid compliance, drive quality and performance initiatives, and advance program goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in human services, social work, psychology, special education, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• QDDP certification required.
• Minimum three (3) years of progressive experience in human services, with supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience with developmental services systems, Medicaid HCBS waiver programs, and regulatory compliance required.
• Knowledge of Vermont’s Developmental Services regulations and DAIL requirements preferred.
• Experience coordinating with DDSD, CMOs and other Vermont human services agencies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day oversight and supervision of program compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Implement agency policy and procedures across Developmental Services programs.
• Monitor program budget performance and report variances to DS leadership.
• Support Medicaid billing processes ensuring timely submissions and compliance.
• Translate data findings into actionable changes in operations and staffing.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human services, social work, psychology, special education, or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

CRMS (State platform)

EMR

Job description

Northeast Kingdom Human Services is seeking a DS Director to provide operational leadership for Home and Community Based Services, ensuring high-quality, person-centered support for individuals with developmental disabilities.

You will mentor Team Leaders, Service Coordinators, and Direct Support Professionals, oversee service delivery and Medicaid compliance, drive quality and performance initiatives, and advance program goals.