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Director of Family Support

On-site, Work must be performed in or near Wakefield, MA
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  • Details

    Job Type:
    Full Time
    Start Date:
    June 1, 2025
    Education:
    4-Year Degree Required
    Experience Level:
    Director
    Salary:
    USD $85,000 - $95,000 / year
    Cause Areas:
    Disability

    Description

    Communitas is seeking a compassionate and strategic Director of Family Support Services to lead the family support division.

    In this dynamic role, you will:

    Lead with impact: Oversee all aspects of Family Services, including DDS-funded Family Support Services, DCF Family Support & Stabilization, Adult Family Care (AFC), and recreation services, ensuring families receive the highest quality of support.

    Ensure financial sustainability and secure funding: Monitor program budgets and contract utilization in collaboration with the business office to optimize resources. Identify and pursue funding opportunities by completing grants and Requests for Responses

    Be a leader in crisis management: Provide clinical leadership in emergency situations, ensuring rapid and effective responses.

    Strengthen partnerships and champion collaboration: Represent Communitas in key DDS Family Support and referral meetings, fostering strong relationships with stakeholders. Build and maintain strong connections with DDS area and regional office management to enhance services and advocacy.

    Communitas is seeking a compassionate and strategic Director of Family Support Services to lead the family support division.

    In this dynamic role, you will:

    Lead with impact: Oversee all aspects of Family Services, including DDS-funded Family Support Services, DCF Family Support & Stabilization, Adult Family Care (AFC), and recreation services, ensuring families receive the highest quality of support.

    Ensure financial sustainability and secure funding: Monitor program budgets and contract utilization in collaboration with the business office to optimize resources. Identify and pursue funding opportunities by completing grants and Requests for Responses

    Be a leader in crisis management: Provide clinical leadership in emergency situations, ensuring rapid and effective responses.

    Strengthen partnerships and champion collaboration: Represent Communitas in key DDS Family Support and referral meetings, fostering strong…

    Benefits

    Recognized and honored as a Top Workplace for 2024 – Communitas is proud to welcome you to a work environment that is dedicated to rewarding and supporting our valued employees for their hard work, passion, creativity, and relentless drive to make a positive impact in our community. Benefits include:

    • 4 weeks of vacation, 1 week of sick time, & 12 agency holidays
    • Low-cost benefits including medical, dental, & vision insurance, employer paid life Insurance, and long-term disability insurance, 401(k) retirement plan
    • Reimbursement for education and professional development

    Recognized and honored as a Top Workplace for 2024 – Communitas is proud to welcome you to a work environment that is dedicated to rewarding and supporting our valued employees for their hard work, passion, creativity, and relentless drive to make a positive impact in our community. Benefits include:

    • 4 weeks of vacation, 1 week of sick time, & 12 agency holidays
    • Low-cost benefits including medical, dental, & vision insurance, employer paid life Insurance, and long-term disability insurance, 401(k) retirement plan
    • Reimbursement for education and professional development

    Level of Language Proficiency

    Must be able to communicate clearly in English, bilingual in Spanish a plus

    Must be able to communicate clearly in English, bilingual in Spanish a plus

    Location

    On-site
    30 Audubon Rd, Wakefield, MA 01880, USA

    How to Apply

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