Residential Program Supervisor — Lead & Grow in DD

Mass; Charlton (MA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) in Massachusetts is seeking a Residential Supervisor I to lead residential operations, supervise staff, and coordinate clinical and administrative activities within homes.

This role emphasizes supervising staff, coordinating services via ISPs, and maintaining safety and compliance. A background in developmental disabilities or related fields is required, with applicable substitutions noted in the job qualifications.

Qualifications

• At least three years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience in counseling, guidance, teaching, or therapeutic services for individuals with developmental disabilities and/or chronic mental illness, with at least one year in a supervisory capacity.
• Bachelor's degree in social work, rehabilitation, psychology, sociology, human services or education of people with physical and/or learning disabilities may substitute two years of nonsupervisory experience.
• Master's or higher degree may substitute for an additional year of nonsupervisory experience.
• No substitution for required supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, implement, and supervise administrative and clinical operations of homes and programs.
• Supervise and evaluate staff; make staffing recommendations for hiring and promotion.
• Ensure a safe home by monitoring day-to-day resident interactions.
• Assess residents' needs to develop therapeutic programs in community living skills.
• Participate in ISP implementation and data collection/records.
• Monitor operations and budgets; manage residents' funds; liaise for staffing communication.

Skills

Supervisory ability

Staff evaluation

Disciplinary actions

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work, rehabilitation, psychology, sociology, human services, education of people with physical and/or learning disabilities

Master's or higher degree in social work, rehabilitation, psychology, sociology, human services or education of people with physical and/or learning disabilities

Job description

The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) in Massachusetts is seeking a Residential Supervisor I to lead residential operations, supervise staff, and coordinate clinical and administrative activities within homes.

This role emphasizes supervising staff, coordinating services via ISPs, and maintaining safety and compliance. A background in developmental disabilities or related fields is required, with applicable substitutions noted in the job qualifications.