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Assistant Vice President of Developmental & Cognitive Services
Riverside Community Care is one of the largest and most respected community-based not-for-profit behavioral healthcare and human service organizations in Massachusetts. The breadth of our services and our commitment to innovation has earned us national recognition, the respect of our peers, loyalty from our employees, and high ratings from the people we serve. We serve children, adolescents, families, and adults in need of behavioral healthcare and a broad range of human services. Communities, schools, and workplaces also turn to Riverside when faced with the emotional aftermath of tragic events or on suicide prevention.
We are seeking for an Assistant Vice President for our Developmental & Cognitive Services Division!
In this vital role, the Assistant Vice President of DCS manages and directs the operational aspects of the division.
The Assistant Vice President will:
- provide administrative oversight and supervision to the Program Directors to ensure high quality of services that are consistent with QUEST principles, DDS regulations, SHIP policies and procedures, and Riverside’s policies and procedures
- provide leadership within the DCS division through orientation, training, consultation, quality management and program development
- establish and implement practice standards that are consistent with the person-centered planning model and by maintaining focus on the provision of high quality, progressive services that are responsive to the needs of the community
- participate as a member of Riverside’s Senior Management Team
- represent the organization and division mission, services and programs in forums internal and external to the agency, to best meet individual, program, division and agency goals
Schedule: Monday through Friday 9am-5pm (40 hrs)/Hybrid
Why You'll Love Riverside
We make a true difference in people’s lives through rewarding work. Most of our jobs come with great benefits – including healthcare, numerous professional development opportunities, and generous time off - all in a respectful and inclusive environment, perhaps why Riverside was named a Boston Globe Top Workplace and a best-in-state employer by Forbes.
Benefits include:
- Comprehensive, high-quality health, dental, and vision insurance options
- Flexible Spending Accounts – both medical and dependent care
- Eleven paid holidays
- Separate accruals for vacation (increases with tenure), personal, and sick time
- Tax-deferred 403(b) retirement savings plan
- Employee Assistance Plan / Travel Assistance Plan
- Employee bonus for referrals resulting in hiring
- Discounts to movie theaters, sporting, and entertainment events
- Employee YMCA discount: 10% off a YMCA monthly membership and 50% off the joiner’s fee
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Required Skills
- Demonstrated ability to organize, delegate, and motivate others, as well as to promote cohesiveness in a team environment
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills (in the English language)
- Ability to make effective public presentations
- Demonstrated skills in training and leadership of program staff
- Demonstrated high-level skills in treatment of individuals with developmental disabilities and brain injuries
- Basic computer fluency, including Microsoft Office
- Valid driver’s license and regular access to reliable transportation
- Flexible schedule required for occasional evening and weekend hours/Must be able to work in excess of 40 hours per week, provide 24-hour on-call coverage on rotation, and to respond to emergency calls as necessary.
Required Experience
- Master’s degree in a related field required.
- 7 years related experience including at least 5 years in a supervisory and management capacity
- At least 2 years of field experience in residential services
Riverside Community Care is dedicated to respect, integrity and engagement of all individuals. We are committed to building an inclusive and culturally competent organization and we value the richness of having a diverse applicant pool. As an employer committed to equal opportunity, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic as established by law.