Disability Employment Supervisor: Rehabilitation Counselor (C)

The Central/West Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Disability Employment Supervisor (Rehabilitation Counselor C).

Functioning as the Program Supervisor, this position is responsible for the overall leadership and performance of Regional Employment Services. Regional Employment Services works in conjunction with other DDS staff to assist with securing employment for our individuals.

Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive): 

• Direct supervision, program leadership, performance monitoring and evaluation of supervisors (Rehabilitation Counselor A/B), job coaches and job developers (Vocational Instructor A/B & C), including coverage as needed. 

• Responsible for coordinating of referrals, managing required data bases, maintaining timely data reporting, billing, ensuring HCSIS reporting requirements, and implementing initiatives as directed by the Central/West Assistant Regional Director.

• Liaison to Office of Quality Enhancement personnel, and stakeholders including employment collaboratives and community-based professional staff. 

Please Note:

This position is located in Springfield, MA, but requires travel to Worcester, MA

Schedule: 9:00am – 5:00pm

Days Off: Sunday/Saturday  

Flexibility required to meet the needs of the program/area office.

About the Department of Developmental Services: 

The mission of the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is to create innovative and genuine opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities including Autism Spectrum Disorder to participate fully and contribute meaningfully to their communities as valued members. DDS serves over 43,000 vulnerable individuals throughout their lifetimes, providing a spectrum of day, employment, and residential supports. The agency directly oversees and manages $3 billion in public funds ($2.7B operating budget) and approximately 5,500 staff, the largest state employee workforce of any agency in the Massachusetts executive branch of government.

For more information about our agency and programs visit: www.mass.gov/dds 

Pre-Hire Process:

Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Record Law and may be published on the Commonwealth's website.

• Education, licensure, and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division's Hiring Guidelines.

Recommended candidates must successfully complete pre-employment screening which includes:

• Commission for the Protection of Persons with Disabilities (CPPD) Abuse Registry Search. https:cppdmass.gov 

• Criminal background check (CORI) by regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services. http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori 

• National Background Checks, Chapter 234 of the Acts of 2014, conduct fingerprint-based check. https://www.mass.gov/lists/dds-fingerprint-background-checks

​​​​​​​ADA Reasonable Accommodation:

If you require a reasonable accommodation with the application/interview process, please contact us at: EOHHS Candidate ADA Requests

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For questions regarding this requisition, please contact the Executive Office of Health and Human Services Human Resources at 1-800-510-4122 Ext. #4.