What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Statewide Assistive Technology Centers position at DMR-Central Office?

The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) seeks a motivated professional driven to improve individual's mobility, independence, and accessibility through the use of assistive technology. The role of the Director of Assistive Technology Centers serves to create a system where access to Assistive Technology is not limited by one’s age, address, or disability. This equitable access supports families and individuals by fostering mobility, independence, functional ability, safety, communication, leisure, access to the environment, and many other areas of daily living. Through the development of inter-agency contacts, access to Assistive Technology (AT) will also not be limited by diagnosis. This takes executive level communication and coordination across agencies. This position strongly supports the Mission of the Department through developing opportunities for individuals to make informed choices, supporting individual’s dignity through independence, all within a local, familiar, support oriented and fiscally responsible service delivery system. There are currently four AT centers though out Massachusetts (Wrentham, North Hampton, Worcester, and Danvers) and a mobile service based in the Metro Region. This position will provide oversight, management of equipment and supplies, coordination of staff and referrals to each of the Centers. This person will be responsible for communicating and working alongside the appropriate regional staff. Each site has a variety of specialties ranging from OT/ PT to engineers and designers. The scope of work varies but includes equipment adaptations, design, repair.

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

Direct the delivery of Assistive Technology Center products and services to those individuals residing in the Commonwealth and eligible for services by the Department of Developmental Services
Analyze the current operations of the AT Centers for the purpose of identifying areas of excellence and areas of improvement.
Create a geographically distributed cohesive service delivery system throughout the Commonwealth that allows for the fair and equitable delivery of Assistive Technology products and services to those eligible for DDS services
Create and implement a vision for the Department of Developmental Services to develop an efficient and effective service delivery system for Assistive Technology Center products and services
Develop policy initiatives for the Department of Developmental Services regarding the delivery of Assistive Technology Center products and services to all of the residents of the Commonwealth served by DDS for the purpose of providing the highest quality service delivery system at the least possible expense
Develop a framework to expand the delivery of Assistive Technology Center Services

Required Qualifications:

Experience working with disabled individuals
Experience utilizing technology to assist individuals with disabilities
Ability to manage a group to achieve organizational goals

Preferred Qualifications:

A degree in technical or rehabilitation services or equivalent skilled background in those fields
A minimum of three years’ experience working with individuals with disabilities and three years’ experience working in an assistive technology-related field
An Assistive Technology Practitioner certification from RESNA is desired

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:

A criminal and tax history background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori and click on "Information for Job Applicants."

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

Disabled Persons Protection Commission (DPPC) Abuse Registry Search: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/dppc-abuser-registry
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

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

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

If you require assistance with the application/interview process and would like to request an ADA accommodation, please click on the link, and complete the ADA Reasonable Accommodation Online Request Form

For questions, please contact the Executive Office of Health and Human Services Office of Human Resources at 1-800-510-4122 and select option #4

Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume for the Director of Statewide Assistive Technology Centers requisition.

Qualifications

MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must have at least (A) five (5) years of full-time or, equivalent part-time, professional, administrative, supervisory, or managerial experience in business administration, business management, public administration, public management, clinical administration or clinical management of which (B) at least one (1) year must have been in a project management, supervisory or managerial capacity or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and substitutions below.

Substitutions:

I. A certificate in a relevant or related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required (A) experience.

II. A Bachelor's degree in a related field may be substituted for two (2) years of the required (A) experience.

III. A Graduate degree in a related field may be substituted for three (3) years of the required (A) experience.

IV. A Doctorate degree in a related field may be substituted for four (4) years of the required (A) experience.

Salary placement is determined by a combination of factors, including the candidate’s years of directly related experience and education, and alignment with our internal compensation structure as set forth by the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines. For all bargaining unit positions (non-management), compensation is subject to the salary provisions outlined in the applicable collective bargaining agreement and will apply to placement within the appropriate salary range.

Comprehensive Benefits

When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

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An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.

Official Title: Administrator VI

Primary Location: United States-Massachusetts-Boston - 1000 Washington St

Job: Community and Social Services

Agency: Department of Developmental Services

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day

Job Posting: Feb 25, 2025, 11:24:05 AM

Number of Openings: 1

Salary: 90,828.27 - 139,814.63 Yearly

If you have Diversity, Affirmative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator: Christina Hyppolite, Christina.R.Hyppolite@mass.gov - 8572835830

Bargaining Unit: M99-Managers (EXE)

Confidential: No

Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule: Yes

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