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.

What You Will Be Doing to Make a Difference...

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.

Important Health and Wellness Benefits Begin On Your First Day of Employment

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 

Generous Paid Time Off

35 Days Paid Time Off (15 Vacation Days, 12 Holidays including Juneteenth and 8 Sick Days)

Additional Benefits

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

• 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

Bay State Community Services is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment free from bias, discrimination, or harassment of any kind, and mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and teammates without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. 

Contact Information:

recruitment@baystatecs.org

857-374-5669