Assistant Area Director

Company: Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Location: Boston
Posted on: February 18, 2025

Job Description:

An Official website of the Commonwealth of MassachusettsALERTEffective January 25, 2024, Executive Order #627 cements the Commonwealth's well-established practice of skills-based hiring, paving the way to a more equitable hiring process. The Commonwealth is committed to ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel respected, valued, and empowered to serve our citizens. Join us today!Job Description - Assistant Area Director (250000VU)DescriptionThe Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is excited to offer a career growth opportunity to a motivated and talented individual for the Assistant Area Director (AAD) located at the Greater Boston Area Office. The AAD supports the Area Director and Deputy Area Director in the management of all administrative, clinical, programmatic, and budgetary operations of the Area Office. As a member of the Area Management Team, the AAD works with area staff and providers to develop new residential, day and support programs, and to shape and monitor existing programs to better meet individuals' needs.Duties and Responsibilities (these are a general summary and are not all inclusive)

• Act as a liaison to sister state agencies, community representatives, and DDS staff outside the area.
• Participates in budget planning and contracting activities with the Area Director and support staff, including assisting with needed contract changes throughout the fiscal year and working with the Regional Contracts Office.
• The AAD will take the lead with the Area Director's support in managing the Family Support Services, Participant Directed Programs, and 688 process.
• Responsible for directly supervising a team of staff and will have direct responsibility for completing performance evaluations, and ensuring the work environment is maintained and consistent with negotiated labor contracts and EOHHS policy.
• The candidate should have an understanding of the Federal and Community Based Services Waiver and the documentation required to complete enrollment in a timely manner to maximize revenue.
• The AAD should have knowledge of Self-Directed Services, Agency with Choice, and traditional models of service delivery.
• The AAD should have knowledge of the Department's Individual Service Plan process and requirements and will support the process for reviewing and approving the ISPs completed in the Area Office.
• The AAD should be able to assess risk and make recommendations regarding Area Risk Review, managing crisis situations, support clinical issues, and skills to work with staff to resolve conflict.
• The AAD will have on-call responsibilities on a rotating schedule.
• The AAD provides indirect supervision to all area staff and is an active participant in the day-to-day functions of the Area Office.Please Note:Schedule: Full Time, Monday-FridayShift: DayAbout the Department of Developmental ServicesThe mission of the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is to create innovative and genuine opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities including Autism Spectrum Disorder to participate fully and contribute meaningfully to their communities as valued members. DDS serves over 43,000 vulnerable individuals throughout their lifetimes, providing a spectrum of day, employment, and residential supports. The agency directly oversees and manages $3 billion in public funds ($2.7B+ operating budget) and approximately 5,500 staff, the largest state employee workforce of any agency in the Massachusetts executive branch of government.Recommended candidates must successfully complete pre-employment screening which includes:

• Disabled Persons Protection Commission (DPPC) Abuse Registry Search
• Criminal background check (CORI) by regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services
• National Background Checks, Chapter 234 of the Acts of 2014, conduct fingerprint-based checkQualificationsMINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:Applicants must have at least (A) five (5) years of full-time or, equivalent part-time, professional, administrative, supervisory, or managerial experience in business administration, business management, public administration, public management, clinical administration, or clinical management of which (B) at least one (1) year must have been in a project management, supervisory or managerial capacity or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and substitutions below.Substitutions:
• A certificate in a relevant or related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required (A) experience.
• A Bachelor's degree in a related field may be substituted for two (2) years of the required (A) experience.
• A Graduate degree in a related field may be substituted for three (3) years of the required (A) experience.
• A Doctorate degree in a related field may be substituted for four (4) years of the required (A) experience.Salary placement is determined by a combination of factors, including the candidate's years of directly related experience and education, and alignment with our internal compensation structure as set forth by the Human Resources Division's Hiring Guidelines. For all bargaining unit positions (non-management), compensation is subject to the salary provisions outlined in the applicable collective bargaining agreement and will apply to placement within the appropriate salary range.An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.Primary LocationUnited States-Massachusetts-Boston - 65 Sprague StreetJobAdministrative ServicesAgencyDepartment of Developmental ServicesScheduleFull-timeShiftDayJob PostingFeb 4, 2025, 3:13:42 PMNumber of Openings1Salary90,828.27 - 139,814.63 YearlyIf you have Diversity, Affirmative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator: Christina Hyppolite, Christina.R.Hyppolite@mass.gov - 8572835830Bargaining Unit: M99-Managers (EXE)Confidential: NoPotentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule: Yes
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