Individual Options Director

Individual Options Director Western Mass Training Consortium - 2.9 Holyoke, MA Job Details Full-time $80,000 - $90,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 403(b) Life insurance Qualifications Disability support services Staff supervision Program design Working with individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders Team leadership Operational management Regulatory compliance Social service program staff supervision Local agency collaboration Inclusive leadership practices Bachelor's degree Social service program quality assurance Collaboration with community partners Leading team collaboration initiatives Working with adults with disabilities Working with families Adults with developmental disabilities Human Services Continuous quality improvement (CQI) Senior level Social service program planning Leadership Communication skills General management Regulatory compliance management Staff development Team building Full Job Description Full Time Holyoke, MA Posted 3 days ago Full Time | 40 hours/week |

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$80,000-$90,000 annually, depending on experience The Consortium is seeking a collaborative and mission-driven Individual Options Director to join our Home & Community Connections (H&CC) Program. At the Consortium, we are a learning organization that values lived experience and is dedicated to supporting twelve inclusive communities across Western Massachusetts. We create conditions in which people who have faced marginalization, oppression, or invisibility are better able to pursue their dreams and strengthen communities through voice, choice, and inclusion. We are committed to addressing systems of oppression and undoing the harms they have caused. Position Summary The Director of Individual Options partners with the Director of Home & Community Connections to develop and implement strategies and practices that ensure individuals receiving Individual Options and Shared Living supports are the primary decision-makers in all aspects of their lives. This role promotes individual voice, choice, inclusion, and community connection while recognizing that quality home life is foundational to health, safety, and personal growth. The Director of Individual Options oversees the daily operations of the Individual Options Program, including Shared Living, MassAbility, Individual Supports, and Supported Collaborative Living services. Guided by the Director of Home & Community Connections, this position provides leadership in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of community-oriented supports for nearly 40 adults with developmental disabilities. This role is responsible for program oversight, staffing, shared living provider support, program development, and ensuring the health and safety of individuals supported. The Director also advances Home & Community Connections' commitment to creating environments of belonging for all. Responsibilities Provide leadership and oversight for the Individual Options Program within Home & Community Connections Ensure services are person-centered and support individual voice, choice, inclusion, and self-determination Supervise, support, and develop program staff and Shared Living Providers Oversee staffing, program operations, and service delivery across multiple support models Support the health, safety, and well-being of individuals receiving services Collaborate with individuals, families, providers, community partners, and funding agencies Participate in program planning, development, and continuous quality improvement efforts Foster a culture of belonging, inclusion, accountability, and teamwork Ensure compliance with agency, state, and regulatory requirements Qualifications Experience supporting adults with developmental disabilities and/or human services leadership experience Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills Commitment to person-centered practices, inclusion, and social justice values Ability to support and lead teams in a collaborative environment Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience If you align with these values and are committed to social justice, we are the place for you to build your career! We offer generous benefits for full-time employees, including: Competitive salary Medical, Dental, LTD, and Life Insurance Tuition Support 403(b) Plan Personal Leave Time Off (includes vacation, bereavement, and sick days) Twelve paid holidays The Consortium is committed to building inclusive communities where all people are valued and supported to live meaningful lives. We value collaboration, innovation, lived experience, and continuous learning while working to create systems rooted in dignity, belonging, and equity. To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to Jasmine Velez at by May 30th. The Western Massachusetts Training Consortium, Inc. commits to equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees, prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, and disability, while also including affirmative action to correct past imbalances in the workforce.