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Vice President of Developmental & Cognitive Services - Hybrid
Riverside Community Care is one of the largest and most respected community-based not-for-profit behavioral healthcare and human service organizations in Massachusetts. The breadth of our services and our commitment to innovation has earned us national recognition, the respect of our peers, loyalty from our employees, and high ratings from the people we serve. We serve children, adolescents, families, and adults in need of behavioral healthcare and a broad range of human services. Communities, schools, and workplaces also turn to Riverside when faced with the emotional aftermath of tragic events or on suicide prevention.
We are seeking a Vice President for our Developmental & Cognitive Services Division!
In this vital role, the Vice President for Developmental and Cognitive Services is responsible for the overall management and direction of all aspects of the Developmental & Cognitive Services Division, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, cost-effective care, compliance with all applicable regulations and policies, and financial viability of Division programs.
The Vice President for Developmental and Cognitive Services is a key member of Riverside's Senior Management Team providing input and advice on organizational planning and practices, representing administration within and outside of the organization, and providing leadership for the organization’s service system as a whole.
The Vice President will:
- Ensures high quality care is provided to all of the individuals we serve throughout the division.
- Ensures that all Division services, policies, procedures, and records meet all relevant internal and external requirements including Quality Management, Quest, payer, fiscal, standards (licensing, incident reports, SDR’s, timesheets, etc.)
- Establishes Division structure to ensure effective utilization of management, resources, and effective oversight.
- Ensures that all programs meet performance targets established internally or with funding sources. Ensures the production, collection, and submission of all necessary documentation and reports.
- Creates written policies and establishes and implements systems for Division programs to effectively and efficiently carry out all service and administrative requirements.
- Maintains a culture focused on quality care and compliance.
- Establishes a divisional culture of mutual support and respect, personal responsibility, empowerment and development of staff skills and programming.
Schedule: Monday through Friday 9am-5pm (40 hrs)/Hybrid
Why You'll Love Riverside
We make a true difference in people’s lives through rewarding work. Most of our jobs come with great benefits – including healthcare, numerous professional development opportunities, and generous time off - all in a respectful and inclusive environment, perhaps why Riverside was named a Boston Globe Top Workplace and a best-in-state employer by Forbes.
Benefits include:
- Comprehensive, high-quality health, dental, and vision insurance options
- Flexible Spending Accounts – both medical and dependent care
- Eleven paid holidays
- Separate accruals for vacation (increases with tenure), personal, and sick time
- Tax-deferred 403(b) retirement savings plan
- Employee Assistance Plan / Travel Assistance Plan
- Employee bonus for referrals resulting in hiring
- Discounts to movie theaters, sporting, and entertainment events
- Employee YMCA discount: 10% off a YMCA monthly membership and 50% off the joiner’s fee
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Required Skills
Required Skills
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills (in the English language)
- Demonstrated knowledge and ability in budget development and oversight, program development, personnel management, and public relations
- Demonstrated ability to organize, delegate, and motivate others, as well as to promote cohesiveness in a team environment
- Ability to make effective public presentations
- Demonstrated high-level skills in treatment of individuals with developmental disabilities and brain injuries
- Valid driver’s license and regular access to reliable transportation
Required Experience
- Master’s Degree in a related field with at least ten years of healthcare/human service experience
- Minimum of 5 years' experience in management of multiple programs and/or service system
Riverside Community Care is dedicated to respect, integrity and engagement of all individuals. We are committed to building an inclusive and culturally competent organization and we value the richness of having a diverse applicant pool. As an employer committed to equal opportunity, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic as established by law.
