Area Director

Seven Hills Foundation•New Bedford, MA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Lead with Purpose. Elevate Quality. Inspire Teams. Are you a seasoned human services leader ready to make a broad and lasting impact? As an Area Director, you will oversee multiple residential programs, lead high-performing teams, and ensure the delivery of exceptional, person-centered care. This role blends leadership, strategy, compliance, and advocacy—ideal for someone who thrives balancing operational excellence with a deep commitment to the people we support. At Seven Hills Community Services, leadership is about more than oversight—it’s about modeling integrity, fostering growth, and ensuring individuals receive the highest quality supports possible. If you are driven to lead programs that uphold dignity, promote independence, and achieve regulatory excellence, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful difference at scale. Step into a leadership role where strategy meets compassion—and where your expertise helps communities thrive.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferred
5–10 years of related human services experience
Demonstrated supervisory experience required
Valid Class C or Class D Driver’s License
CPR/First Aid certification required

Nice To Haves

Regulatory compliance and internal auditing
Budgeting and fiscal management
Performance management and team leadership
Program development and operational oversight
Relationship building and stakeholder engagement
Advocacy and protection of individual rights and dignity
Home safety assessments and risk management
Cross-functional team collaboration

Responsibilities

Supervise Residence Directors and oversee performance management, coaching, and staff development
Guide hiring processes and provide leadership-level orientation and onboarding support
Oversee daily operations of assigned homes, including staffing, budgets, maintenance, and documentation
Ensure development and implementation of high-quality Individual Support Plans (ISPs)
Maintain compliance with DDS regulations and lead homes toward two-year certification with distinction
Oversee internal audits, regulatory reporting, and electronic record accuracy (reviewed no less than quarterly)
Coordinate clinical services, entitlements, and community resources
Manage internal on-call systems and respond effectively to emergencies and safety concerns
Represent assigned programs at administrative meetings and participate in program evaluation
Promote strong relationships with families, community partners, and regulatory agencies
Safeguard confidential information and uphold organizational policies and procedures

Benefits

Health Insurance: Offered through Blue Cross Blue Shield, with generous company contribution.
Enhanced Retirement Plan: 25% - 33% Employer match based on tenure.
Student Loan Assistance: Consolidation, counseling, & limited employer contribution!
Discounted Tuition with College & University Partnerships!
Tuition Assistance: Reimbursed or prepaid college coursework!
Home Mortgage Initiative: Favorable down payment (3-5%), reduced closing costs co-paid by Seven Hills!
Generous Accrued Paid Vacation: 3 weeks in your first year!
Vacation Cash-Out Option
3 Paid Personal Days
11 Paid Holidays
Accrued Paid Sick Time