The NEEDS Center is seeking an Assistant Director of Residential Services.

The Assistant Director of Residential Services is responsible for the overall management and administration of a cluster of Adult Residential Programs and Support Services in the Merrimack Valley Area. The management functions entail planning & budgeting, as well as implementation and assessment of services to ensure that individuals’ needs are being met and that services are of high quality.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure that all individuals receive professional, individualized services based upon periodic assessment of needs.
• Design and maintain an effective organizational structure, which facilitates the efficient implementation of programs.
• Provide effective direct supervision & support to all assigned staff and ensure that your supervisory staff is providing supervision and support to their subordinates
• Participate in the creation of the annual budgets for the programs under your management control. Monitor & control revenues/expenses
• Work cohesively with the Clinical Department in the oversight of all Individualized Behavior Support Plans and the overall adherence to Positive Behavior Supports across all sites.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• A minimum of five years full-time Human Service employment at least three of which involved supervisory experience.
• A Master’s Degree can substitute for two years’ experience not including the supervisory or administrative experience.

Fantastic Benefits Include:

• BC/BS Health Insurance
• 403B Retirement plan with generous employee match
• Dental insurance, Vision insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
  
• Generous Paid time off including your birthday
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• On call

The NEEDS Center specializes in providing services and support to individuals with developmental disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). There is a particular emphasis on providing services to individuals with interfering challenging behavior and/or dual diagnosis. The NEEDS Center’s philosophy is rooted in the tenets of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), and Positive Behavior Support (PSB). The services and supports provided by the NEEDS Center draw on the best of both disciplines in order to assist individuals to become as independent as they can be. Our primary coverage area is the northeast region of Massachusetts.

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