Assistant Director of Core Services

This position is located at the Hogan Regional Center in Danvers, Ma

The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is dedicated to creating, in partnership with others, innovative and genuine opportunities for individuals with intellectual disabilities to participate fully and meaningfully in, and contribute to, their communities as valued members.

The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is excited to announce a career growth opportunity for a motivated and talented individual for Assistant Director of Core Services position at Hogan Regional Center.

The Assistant Director of Core Services assists the Director of Core Services, the Facility Director, Assistant Facility Director, or other appropriate administrators in the management of one or more aspects of facility preservation and conservation. As directed by the Director of Core Services, this position is generally responsible for the management of a segment of the facility or grounds department, or any other major function as assigned. This position covers the management and oversight of building use, stewardship, operation, repair, and the preventative maintenance of all facility infrastructure, as well as all CAMIS related requests. The position also assists in the development of proper maintenance procedures and safety programs. This also involves analyzing these procedures with the goal of establishing the future direction of all functional procedures and programs. Another primary duty is the management and supervision of other maintenance department employees and support staff for task delegation, project management, and performance appraisal. This position does not report to any Residential Director of this facility.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Describe the critical and typical knowledge, skills, and abilities you believe are necessary to perform this job at a minimally acceptable level of competence.

• Knowledge of DDS Regulations, Policies and Practices and service delivery systems.
• Knowledge of Title XIX regulations. 
• Knowledge of the philosophy and programs of the Department of Developmental Services.
• Knowledge of service provision, program monitoring, and accountability processes.
• Knowledge of the issues related to individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities.
• Knowledge of HR principles and practices.
• Knowledge of mandated training requirements.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

Experience Necessary:

Experience managing and supervising within a unionized workforce.

• OSHA Safety Regulations 
• Training in cultural diversity and/or experience managing within a culturally diverse workplace.
• Experience in the planning and execution of facility maintenance and management. 
• Experience managing staffing and personnel, including hiring, labor relations issues, overtime management, etc.
• Experience in budget management.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize.                                                                                                                                
• Ability to prepare documents and reports accurately and in accordance with assigned or required timelines.
• Ability to follow guidelines and procedures.                                                                                                                 
• Knowledge of software applications such as desktop publishing, project management, spreadsheets, and database management.     
• Ability to work independently and in teams.                                                                                                                   
• Organizational skills.                                                                                                                                                     
• Based on assignments, the ability to supervise and assign work effectively.                                                                                               
•  Ability to follow up on assignments given to others to ensure adequacy of their work and rapid resolution of any related issues.

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