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The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is searching for an enthusiastic, outgoing, reliable individual to fill theEmergency Stabilization Program Manager (Program Manager IV)position located in the Southeast Region at the Middleboro Regional Office. Stabilization services provide individuals with care and supervision, skills training in both activities of daily living and social, behavioral-emotional, leisure and home management, and community access in a residence with 24-hour staffing, environmental safeguards, and assistive technology. The Emergency Stabilization Program Manager will direct all clinical and administrative operations regarding residential, programmatic, and administrative functions. _Duties and Responsibilities:_ (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive.) * Responsible for communication with individuals, families, area, and regional staff regarding progress toward stabilization. * Discharge planning back to community home or other setting. * Supervise and evaluate staff performance. * Assign staff coverage based on individual needs and circumstances for the program. * Conduct implementation of treatment plans. * Oversee collaboration with regional staff, intake, and assessment. * Main contact for individuals served, family members, DDS staff statewide, Clinical Consultants. * Monitor and maintain optimum condition of buildings and equipment. * Order equipment and supplies for residential and programmatic purposes. * Communicate protocols, strategies, and practices with all internal and external parties. _PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS_: * Experience working with individuals Intellectually disabled, families, guardians, providers, and other stakeholders within the DDS community. * Good interpersonal skills * Good computer skills and familiarity with the Meditech program and the Home and Community Services Information System (HCSIS). * Competency in computer skills (word processing, data base management, and e-mail). * Experience in staff supervision, evaluation, communication skills, conflict resolution. * Strong supervisory experience in a clinical capacity. _Agency Requirements:_ * Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age. * Must possess current and valid Class D Motor Vehicle Operator's License. _Schedule Information:_ * Full-time – 40-hour weekly position - 1st shift (Day Shift) * Monday through Friday 8:45 am to 5:00 pm * Days off – Saturday and Sunday * This position will require flexibility and will be on the On-Call rotation. _About the Department of Developmental Services:_ The 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. For more information about our agency and programs visit: www.mass.gov/dds _Pre-Hire Process:_ Recommended candidates must successfully complete pre-employment screening which includes: * Disabled Persons Protection Commission (DPPC) Abuse Registry Search: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/dppc-abuser-registry * Criminal background check (CORI) by regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services. http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori * National Background Checks, Chapter 234 of the Acts of 2014, conduct fingerprint-based check. * https://www.mass.gov/lists/dds-fingerprint-background-checks As part of the hiring process, the Office of Human Resources will be verifying any college-level degrees conferred to the selected candidate. Additionally, any licensure required for the position will be verified. Information provided as part of the hiring process is subject to the Massachusetts Public Record Law and may be published on the Commonwealth’s website. Education, licensure, and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines. Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth’s website. If you require assistance with the application/interview process and would like to request an ADA accommodation, please click on the link and complete the Reasonable Accommodation Online Request Form For help logging into/resetting your MassCareers profile, call the Employment Service Center at_617-979-8500_for assistance. For questions concerning the information in this requisition please contact the Human Resources' Field Office at_508-866-8803_. ALL EMPLOYEES ARE PAID ON A BI-WEEKLY BASIS AND MUST HAVE DIRECT DEPOSIT. MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must have at least (A) four (4) years of full-time or, equivalent part-time, professional, professional internship, administrative, supervisory, or managerial experience in business administration, business management, public administration, public management, clinical administration or clinical management or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and substitutions below. Substitutions: I. A certificate in a relevant or related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience. II. An Associate’s degree in a related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience. III. A Bachelor’s degree in a related field may be substituted for two (2) years of the required experience. IV. A Graduate degree in a related field may be substituted for three (3) years of the required experience. V. A Doctorate degree in a related field may be substituted for the required experience. *Comprehensive Benefits* When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future. Want the specifics? Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards! Executive Order #595:As a condition of employment, successful applicants will be required to have received COVID-19 vaccination or an approved exemption as of their start date. Details relating to demonstrating compliance with this requirement will be provided to applicants selected for employment. Applicants who receive an offer of employment who can provide documentation that the vaccine is medically contraindicated or who object to vaccination due to a sincerely held religious belief may make a request for exemption. 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. Job: Administrative Services* *Organization: Department of Developmental Services *Title: *Emergency Stabilization Program Manager Location: Massachusetts-Middleboro - 151 Campanelli Dr Requisition ID: 230003TG