About this Division Director, Developmental Disabilities Services role at Eliot Community Human Services
Join Eliot – A Place to Belong, Grow, and Inspire Change
At Eliot, your work has purpose. You’ll be part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to resilience, empowerment, and lasting change. We foster an inclusive workplace where all backgrounds and perspectives are valued, creating a culture of belonging and professional growth.
Benefits at Eliot
We prioritize your well-being, work-life balance, and career growth. Benefit eligible positions include:
- Generous Paid Time Off – Vacation, sick time, and paid holidays
- Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Retirement Savings – 401(k) with employer match
- Wellness & Family Support – Discounted fitness services and access to trusted childcare resources
- Financial Security – 100% company-paid life and accidental death insurance
- Professional Growth – Ongoing training, career advancement programs, tuition reimbursement, and leadership development
Eliot is currently seeking a dedicated leader to fulfill the role of Director of Developmental Disabilities and Brain Injury Services. Our adult community-based programs deliver a clinically focused and person-centered service array designed to provide high-quality support for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities as well as acquired brain injuries. Eliot provides services to individuals in residential, independent support and day services. Our services prioritizes skill development in daily living, social growth, and the cultivation of meaningful community relationships to ensure individuals can lead enriched lives.
The ideal candidate will be a strategic leader capable of providing comprehensive administrative and clinical oversight, managing complex budgets, and fostering strong, collaborative relationships with individuals, families, employees, state agencies, other stakeholders, and internal leadership to ensure the delivery of high-quality, person-centered services.
Responsibilities:
- Provide administrative and clinical oversight of all programs and services in the DD/ABI Division
- Provide direct supervision to Directors and ensure they are providing oversight to all aspects of service delivery under their supervision
- Ensure all services are clinically focused; person centered and adhere to all internal and external policies and procedures.
- Oversee and direct process for recertification of QUEST and other licensing processes as required.
- Recruit, hire and supervise Directors; establish qualifications and job descriptions for staff positions.
- Review, update and implement program staff schedules to ensure safety and quality of care.
- Develop annual budgets in collaboration with the supervisor. Monitor individual budgets to include: coordinating systems to review expenditures, identifying and recommending budget amendments and overseeing the maintenance of budget documents.
- Act as liaison to DDS, MassAbility and other applicable state agencies. Cultivate and maintain positive working relationships with all parties.
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships with parents, guardians and other stakeholders.
- Work closely with Directors and agency leadership to ensure continuous quality improvement of services.
Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in a related field with eight years related experience or a Bachelor’s degree with ten years’ experience, with at least six years in a supervisory capacity.
- Strong leadership skills and experience with administrative oversight of services.
- Knowledge of DDS and MassAbility policies and how to implement policies on a systemic level.
- Experience with oversight of fiscal budget preferred.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm
At Eliot, we are committed to supporting you at every stage of your career, providing opportunities for growth, purpose, and community. We foster belonging in the workplace by identifying and removing barriers that may prevent individuals of all backgrounds from reaching their full potential, advancing into leadership roles, and fully engaging at all levels of the organization.
Apply today and make a difference.