Program Director - Coastal LEAD agency

Bay State Community Services Inc•Braintree, MA

10h

About The Position

The Program Director of the Coastal LEAD Agency is a strategic, mission-driven leader responsible for overseeing all program operations, ensuring high-quality service delivery, supervising staff, and maintaining compliance with funding and regulatory requirements. This role is ideal for a collaborative, organized professional who thrives in a dynamic community-based environment who is familiar with the mission of The Department of Children and Families (DCF) as well as a strong working knowledge of local community resources.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Human Service field- License Required
5 years of experience managing budgets
Clinical expertise in complex family systems
Participation in multidisciplinary teams and/or collaborative systems
Demonstrated prior experience of working with and understanding the vision, mission, and values of DCF
Knowledge of and the ability to assess child and adolescent treatment, family systems dynamics and treatment, strength-based/solution focused methodologies, behavioral interventions, substance abuse and intimate partner abuse, and crisis management
Minimum of 5 years of experience working in child and family treatment (assessment, treatment planning, outcome measurement, with systemic, behavioral, and developmental focus)
Demonstrated competencies in the area of family systems, substance use disorders, and domestic violence
Broad-based knowledge of collaborative partnerships
Systems orientation with a proven ability to think and act under the guiding principles of family centered practice
Exceptional organizational and strong interpersonal skills
Ability to motivate others and manage conflict
Capacity to work within the larger South Shore Area
Valid MA driver’s license acceptable driving record, reliable transportation, and proof of insurance
Acceptable background record check as required by program

Responsibilities

Provide support and resources for the Department of Children and Families (DCF) staff
Supervise, mentor, and evaluate program staff
Partnering and collaborating with Area DCF Coastal Area Office
Maintain policies and procedures for safety and well-being that are consistent with the standards of the Department
Ongoing communication with DCF teams to ensure that they have access to community and Lead Agency resources.

Benefits

Blue Cross and Blue Shield Health and Dental Insurance
Eye-Med Vision Benefits
Employer Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Medical Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
Employee Assistance Program
35 Days Paid Time Off (15 Vacation Days, 12 Holidays including Juneteenth and 8 Sick Days)
Retirement Plan 403(b) (employer match after the first year of employment)
Opportunities for Student Loan Forgiveness
Mileage reimbursement
Extensive Training Program
Agency Wide Trainings (includes CEU's for obtaining/retaining license - LMHC, LMFT, LADC, CARC, LCSW and LICSW)
Supervision for Licensure and Specializations
Opportunities for Certification in Evidence Based Practices