Residential Programs Director: 9-Home Leadership (Hybrid)

Mass; Burncoat (MA); Hybrid; USD 94,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Department of Developmental Services, seeks a Program Manager VI to oversee Central Residential Services in Worcester and surrounding towns. You will supervise about 180 staff, manage 9 homes, ensure compliance, safety, budgeting, and coordination with families and state offices.

The role requires strong leadership, project and program management skills, and experience in administrative oversight of complex residential services.

Qualifications

• Five years of full-time or equivalent management experience in business/public administration.
• At least one year in a project management, supervisory or managerial capacity.
• A relevant degree may substitute for part of the experience per substitutions described.

Responsibilities

• Oversee 9 homes providing 24-hour residential supports to 45 individuals.
• Supervise approximately 180 DDS employees and manage on-call crisis response.
• Monitor and approve budgets for households, overtime, personnel and equipment.
• Coordinate with families/guardians and with Area and Regional offices.

Skills

Project management

Administrative management

Public administration

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate degree

Doctorate degree

Job description

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Department of Developmental Services, seeks a Program Manager VI to oversee Central Residential Services in Worcester and surrounding towns. You will supervise about 180 staff, manage 9 homes, ensure compliance, safety, budgeting, and coordination with families and state offices.

The role requires strong leadership, project and program management skills, and experience in administrative oversight of complex residential services.