Position Overview
The Central/West Region of the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is seeking a person with demonstrated leadership, organizational and management skills to lead the Worcester Area Office team. The area director fulfills a critical role at the local level and must be able to lead in an active, challenging and rewarding environment. The Worcester Area Director has primary responsibility for the management of a ninety (90) million-dollar allocation which is directed to the procurement, contracting, development, delivery and oversight of an array of residential, day, clinical, family and support services for approximately 2,700 adult and child eligible individuals and their families across eleven (11) cities and towns. The area director, with their team, continuously determines priority need against available resources, and strives to deliver services where most needed. Maximizing the area allocation to meet assessed needs in a fair and equitable manner and driving federal waiver d...