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About us!

Empowering People. Supporting Independence. Inspiring Dreams.

Here at Communitas, we are dedicated to delivering individualized, family-centered services, programs, and support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, throughout their life span and in their communities.

Why work for us?

Recognized and honored as a Top Workplace for 2025 – Communitas is proud to welcome you to a work environment that is dedicated to rewarding and supporting our valued employees for their hard work, passion, creativity, and relentless drive to make a positive impact in our community. As a Communitas employee, you are the heart, soul, and foundation of our agency, and contribute to a meaningful and lasting impact on the lives of others. This dedication and collaborative spirit that our employees exhibit each day makes our mission to empower people and enrich lives possible. For these efforts, we express our deep appreciation through:

| Competitive Tiered Pay Rates | Low-Cost Benefits | Flexible Schedules | Opportunities for Advancement |

| Quarterly Appreciation Events | Tuition Reimbursement | Supportive Coworkers | Compassion-centric Environment |

The role!

Position: Director of Day Services

Pay rate: $80K - $90K commensurate on experience

Hours: Full-time, Monday - Friday (8am-4pm)                                                                                                                              Status: Exempt

Benefits of Working for us!

+ 4 weeks’ vacation, 1 week sick time, and 12 holidays for new full-time employees

+ Low-cost benefit plans – Medical & dental insurance, employer-paid life insurance, and long-term disability coverage

+ Tuition reimbursement eligibility after 90 days of employment

Summary & Responsibilities

The Director of Day Services is an integral role at the forefront of our Day Services Division responsible for the development, implementation, supervision, and effective management of all aspects of the day services leadership team and their programs.

+ In all individual-related interpersonal interactions, advocacy, and job-related tasks - promote the service principles of rights and dignity, individual control, community membership, inclusion, decision making, relationships, personal growth and accomplishments, and personal well-being.

+ Supervise the program directors and oversee the hiring, training, development, supervision, evaluation and termination of staff in accordance with Agency procedures and in conjunction with the Human Resources Department.

+ In conjunction with the CEO, develop annual program unit budgets with input from the program directors.  Take responsibility for all program units and services staying within budgetary limits and contractual limitations.

+ Maintain a positive working relationship with DDS, MassHealth and other agencies that provide services to our individuals. Attend quarterly meetings with DDS and sign off on behavior plans as required.

+ Overseeing billing and utilization for all DDS contracts to ensure compliance. Submit prior authorization for ISS funding.

Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, Rehabilitation, Administration or a related field preferred, Master’s degree preferred.

+ A minimum of five years of management experience in developmental disability services, including supervisory and fiscal management with three or more of these years providing direct service to individuals with developmental disabilities.

+ Excellent communication skills with the ability to present information to others in a clear manner required.

+ A valid driver's license, acceptable driving record and reliable transportation is required.

+ Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check including references, CORI, and fingerprinting.

+ A passion and dedication to supporting our people is a must

Check out our website: https://communitasma.org/

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