Group Home Director (Developmental Disabilities)

The Edinburg Center; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Conferences

Training opportunities

Certification opportunities

Job summary

The Edinburgh Center is seeking a Group Home Director to lead a developmental disabilities residential program in Bedford, MA. This full-time role offers a starting salary of $45,000 with potential to reach $55,000 based on experience.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, implementing treatment goals, and ensuring regulatory compliance. You’ll manage staffing, interview and train counselors, monitor progress and treatment plans, coordinate medical needs, and oversee household operations

Qualifications

• Two years of experience with individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Behavioral programming experience preferred.
• Residential, group home, human services, or supervisory experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to supervise, coach, train, and provide feedback to staff.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to respond effectively to behavioral, medical, staffing, and other unexpected situations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with families, providers, DDS, advocates, and others in the support team.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and schedule residential staff and coordinate coverage as needed.
• Assist with interviewing, hiring, training, and performance management of Counselors.
• Participate in development and implementation of individualized treatment goals and behavioral programming.
• Monitor individual progress, documentation, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate routine and emergency medical needs and oversee medication administration systems.
• Oversee household operations including meals, recreational activities, finances, supplies, and facility needs.
• Ensure individuals have access to meaningful community activities and opportunities.
• Maintain compliance with agency policies and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Build positive working relationships with individuals, staff, families, DDS, providers, and advocates.
• Respond to staffing, behavioral, medical, and program needs as they arise.

Skills

Developmental disabilities experience

Supervisory experience

Behavioral programming experience

Staff coaching and training

Documentation and regulatory

Job description

Position:Group Home Director (Developmental Disabilities)

Location: Bedford, MA

Job Id:1072

# of Openings:1

Title:Developmental Disabilities Group Home Director
Location: Bedford, MA
Full-Time | Starting Salary: $45,000
-Up to $55,000 based on relevant experience

Opportunity to advance to Group Home Director II at $55,000 following successful completion of the 3 to 6 month probationary period.

Who You Are

You are an experienced human services professional who is ready to take the next step into a leadership role. You understand the importance of creating a safe, supportive, and person-centered home environment while providing strong leadership and guidance to residential staff.

What we’re looking for:

• Two years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
• Behavioral programming experience preferred
• Previous residential, group home, human services, or supervisory experience strongly preferred
• Ability to supervise, coach, train, and provide feedback to staff
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to respond effectively to behavioral, medical, staffing, and other unexpected situations
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate with families, providers, DDS, advocates, and other members of the individual's support team
• Ability to maintain accurate documentation and ensure program and regulatory requirements are followed
• Comfortable overseeing medication systems, individual and program finances, household operations, and staff scheduling
• A dependable, flexible, and hands-on leadership style

What You Will Do

As a Group Home Director, you’ll oversee the daily operations of a residential program while leading a team dedicated to helping individuals with developmental disabilities live meaningful and fulfilling lives in their community.

• Supervise and schedule residential staff and coordinate coverage as needed
• Assist with interviewing, hiring, training, and performance management of Counselors
• Participate in the development and implementation of individualized treatment goals and behavioral programming
• Monitor individual progress, documentation, and regulatory requirements
• Coordinate routine and emergency medical needs and oversee medication administration systems
• Oversee household operations including meals, recreational activities, finances, supplies, and facility needs
• Ensure individuals have access to meaningful community activities and opportunities
• Maintain compliance with agency policies and applicable regulatory requirements
• Build positive working relationships with individuals, staff, families, DDS, providers, and advocates
• Respond to staffing, behavioral, medical, and program needs as they arise

Who We Are

The Edinburgh Center is a dedicated team of professionals with a long history of providing community-based services to individuals with mental health needs, developmental disabilities, brain injury, and autism.

Our employees bring a wide range of experiences and skills to their work, and we are committed to creating an environment where both the people we serve and our employees can grow.

What We Offer

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees, including health, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability insurance, and a 401(k) retirement savings plan. Paid time off includes vacation, personal, sick, and holiday time.

We also support continued professional growth through tuition reimbursement, conferences, training, certification opportunities, and specialized professional development.

Be YOU! We are committed to providing a welcoming, inclusive, and diverse environment for our employees and the people we serve.

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