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Area Director

NcfeNew Bedford, MAMay 29th, 2026
OverviewArea DirectorPay: $72,322.00 annually Lead with Purpose. Elevate Quality. Inspire Teams.Are you a seasoned human services leader ready to make a broad and lasting impact? As an Area Director, you will oversee multiple residential programs, lead high-performing teams, and ensure the delivery of exceptional, person-centered care.This role blends leadership, strategy, compliance, and advocacy—ideal for someone who thrives balancing operational excellence with a deep commitment to the people we support.Benefits For Full-time Employees Health Insurance: Offered through Blue Cross Blue Shield, with generous company contribution. Enhanced Retirement Plan: 25% - 33% Employer match based on tenure. Student Loan Assistance: Consolidation, counseling, & limited employer contribution! Discounted Tuition with College & University Partnerships! Tuition Assistance: Reimbursed or prepaid college coursework! Home Mortgage Initiative: Favorable down payment (3-5%), reduced closing costs co-paid by Seven Hills! Work-Life Balance Generous Accrued Paid Vacation: 3 weeks in your first year! Vacation Cash-Out Option 3 Paid Personal Days 11 Paid Holidays Accrued Paid Sick Time Why Join Us?At Seven Hills Community Services, leadership is about more than oversight—it’s about modeling integrity, fostering growth, and ensuring individuals receive the highest quality supports possible.If you are driven to lead programs that uphold dignity, promote independence, and achieve regulatory excellence, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful difference at scale.Step into a leadership role where strategy meets compassion—and where your expertise helps communities thrive.You can also see an overview of the amazing work our organization does with this video: h ttps://vimeo.com/344648526ResponsibilitiesYour Leadership ImpactAs Area Director, You WillSupervise Residence Directors and oversee performance management, coaching, and staff developmentGuide hiring processes and provide leadership-level orientation and onboarding supportOversee daily operations of assigned homes, including staffing, budgets, maintenance, and documentationEnsure development and implementation of high-quality Individual Support Plans (ISPs)Maintain compliance with DDS regulations and lead homes toward two-year certification with distinctionOversee internal audits, regulatory reporting, and electronic record accuracy (reviewed no less than quarterly)Coordinate clinical services, entitlements, and community resourcesManage internal on-call systems and respond effectively to emergencies and safety concernsRepresent assigned programs at administrative meetings and participate in program evaluationPromote strong relationships with families, community partners, and regulatory agenciesSafeguard confidential information and uphold organizational policies and proceduresCore CompetenciesSuccessful Candidates Will Demonstrate Strength InRegulatory compliance and internal auditingBudgeting and fiscal managementPerformance management and team leadershipProgram development and operational oversightRelationship building and stakeholder engagementAdvocacy and protection of individual rights and dignityHome safety assessments and risk managementCross-functional team collaborationEducation Qualifications Bachelor’s degree preferredExperience5–10 years of related human services experienceDemonstrated supervisory experience requiredLicensing & CertificationsValid Class C or Class D Driver’s LicenseCPR/First Aid certification required