The Day Program Director leads the Life Choices program, supervises staff, coordinates community engagement activities, and ensures compliance with care regulations.
Empowering People. Supporting Independence. Inspiring Dreams.
Here at Communitas, we are dedicated to delivering individualized, family-centered services, programs, and support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, throughout their life span and in their communities.
Why work for us?
As a Communitas employee, you are the heart, soul, and foundation of our agency’s mission and contribute to a positive, meaningful, and lasting impact in the lives of others. We want to welcome you to a workplace dedicated to rewarding our valued employees for their commitment, and supporting their well-being through efforts such as:
| Competitive Tiered Pay Rates | Low-Cost Benefits | Flexible Schedules | Opportunities for Advancement |
| Quarterly Appreciation Events | Tuition Reimbursement | Supportive Coworkers | Compassion-centric Environment |
The role!
Position: Day Program Director
Location: Beverly, MA
Pay rate: $62,400 per year
Hours: Full-time, Monday - Friday (8am-4pm) Status: Exempt
Benefits of Working for us!
- Tiered pay increases based on years of service, pending performance evaluations
- 4 weeks’ vacation, 1 week sick time, and 12 holidays for new full-time employees
- Low-cost benefit plans – Medical & dental insurance, employer-paid life insurance, and long-term disability coverage
- Tuition reimbursement eligibility after 90 days of employment
The Day Program Director provides leadership and guidance to our Life Choices program which promotes and maximizes opportunities for personal development and community engagement for individuals with disabilities. The Director assists in hiring, supervising, and training all Life Choices staff, conducts weekly scheduled team meetings, and works with the clinical team to provide all support needed.
- Ensuring that support services and community inclusion opportunities are maximized for individuals receiving services. This includes ensuring group activities are routinely planned and carried out and that staff are trained in delivering appropriate developmental activities to individuals receiving services.
- Providing positive management to staff including regular supervisions, staff development and mentoring, training, and managing any employee relations issues that arise.
- Soliciting and securing adequate referrals for support and expansion of Life Choice. This includes building solid relationships with participants, community resources, funding sources, families, and residences. Providing tours of facility and programs as necessary.
- Coordinating with the Assistant Director, the interdisciplinary team, and staff, to evaluate clinical and programmatic needs. Ensure that the curriculum is appropriate and addresses individual needs and interests by utilizing available resources.
- Overseeing the case management and quality enhancement systems to ensure documentation is completed in compliance with CARF, EOEA, and DDS regulations. Ensuring appropriate representation at pre-ISP and ISP meetings, as well as attending meetings relevant to Life Choices needs, such as meetings with funding sources, etc.
- Provide personal care and assistance to individuals consistent with individual needs as they strive to reach their goals. Providing coverage for groups as needed.
- Bachelor’s degree required. An Associate's degree along with six years’ of relevant health care experience, with three of those years serving in a supervisory role, may be substituted in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
- Must have at least three years of relevant health care experience, of which at least two of those years must have been spent in a supervisory role.
- Three or more years providing direct service to individuals with developmental disabilities is required.
- A passion and dedication to supporting our people is a must
- Valid Driver’s license and acceptable driving record
- Must pass company background and reference checks
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