Program Director I - Pediatric Congregate Care
About The Position
Seven Hills Pediatric Center is seeking a compassionate and experienced Program Director I - Pediatric Congregate Care to oversee the daily operations of a residential program serving children with medical complexity and intellectual disabilities under the age of 22. This leadership role ensures high-quality, responsive care and fosters an environment of dignity, empowerment, and respect for all individuals served. This position serves at the Medically Complex Behavioral Residence in Groton, Massachusetts, providing individualized, trauma-informed care for youth ages 12-18 with both complex medical and behavioral needs in a supportive and therapeutic environment
Requirements
- Education: Bachelor's degree in human services or related field (required)
- Experience: 3-5 years of related experience, including 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role
- Certifications: CPR/First Aid required
- Driver's License: Standard Class C or D license required
- Leadership, team collaboration, and staff supervision
- Program development and risk management
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of regulatory standards and therapeutic models
- Critical thinking, ethical practice, and cultural competence
- Ability to manage change and foster innovation
- Documentation and procedural knowledge
- Empathy, resilience, and emotional intelligence
Nice To Haves
- Pediatric experience
Responsibilities
- Oversee all facets of residential programming, including staffing, scheduling, compliance, and service delivery
- Serve as primary contact for families, guardians, clinicians, physicians, and agency partners (DCF, DMH, DPH, DDS)
- Lead and support staff in implementing therapeutic interventions and service plans
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and review educational and service goals
- Ensure compliance with agency policies and regulatory standards
- Participate in intake procedures and support personal care needs of program participants
- Coordinate training programs and documentation systems
- Promote choice, independence, and dignity for all individuals served
- Provide on-call support to ensure effective communication and continuity of care
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Industry
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
