Cardinal Cushing Centers
Hanover, MA

Cardinal Cushing Centers (CCC), a renowned provider of high quality services to children and adults with developmental disabilities and behavioral health challenges, seeks a dynamic and entrepreneurial President and Chief Executive Officer.  Reporting to the Board of Directors, the President and CEO will be responsible for setting the strategic direction of the organization in accordance with the vision, mission, and values of the Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi, with their focus on respect for and empowerment of all people.

Founded by Richard Cardinal Cushing and the Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi in 1947 as a school for children with disabilities, the organization today operates under the umbrella name of Cardinal Cushing Centers.  Expanding on the mission of its founders, Cushing now serves both children and adults through services that include education, housing, supported living, employment training, and therapeutic day programs. The Centers’ most recent initiative is an integration of its varied programs and populations in Hanover, MA, into a multi-faceted Neighborhood where people with and without disabilities of all ages, ethnicities, and backgrounds live, work, learn, and socialize together. Cardinal Cushing Centers remains open to the further evolution of its services as it seeks to respond to the needs of individuals, families, and communities in fulfillment of its Franciscan mission.

CCC operates year-round in four locations – two in Hanover, MA, and two in nearby Braintree, MA – as well as in 15 community residences throughout Boston’s South Shore.  It serves 573 individuals annually and has 645 employees. Its $32 million operating budget comes from tuition contracts with Massachusetts cities and towns under Chapter 766, the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services and other state agencies, fundraising and contributions, program revenue, private tuition, and fees.

The Cardinal Cushing Centers’ Board of Directors has named a five-member search committee and has engaged Isaacson, Miller, a national executive search firm, to assist with this important search.

Applicants are asked to send a resume and cover letter, addressed to the Cardinal Cushing Centers Presidential Search Committee, to the following web address:

https://www.imsearch.com/search-detail/S6-706

Inquiries and nominations may be made through the same web address or by contacting the search consultants at the address and/or phone below.

Review of nominations and applications will continue until the position is filled.

Alan Wichlei, Partner

Phillip Petree, Managing Associate

Joanna Cook, Associate

617-262-6500

ISAACSON, MILLER

263 Summer Street, 7th Floor

Boston, MA 02210

The organization has traditionally and firmly stated its policy of non-discrimination in employment practice and programmatic access. The organization is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, age, handicap/disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

For more information about Cardinal Cushing Centers, visit www.cushingcenters.org

Step By Step, Inc.
Bethlehem, PA

Step By Step, Inc. is a non-profit statewide human service provider in Pennsylvania. We are seeking a Behavior Support Specialist for the Lehigh Valley Region (Lehigh/Northampton Counties) as a member of the Lehigh Valley’s Developmental Disabilities Services team. 

The Behavior Support Specialist:

• Conducts Functional Behavioral Assessments and other assessments as indicated.
• Develops and maintains behavior support plans which utilize positive strategies  and are based on Functional Behavioral Assessments
• Identifies treatment modalities/strategies, behavioral goals and intervention techniques that are proactive, strength’s based, non-aversive and individualized to meet the individual’s needs.
• Collects and evaluates behavioral data.
• Conducts training related to the implementation of the behavior support plans for the participant, family member and staff
• Collaborates and acts as a liaison between the participant, family, and their team in order to develop positive interventions to address issues or concerns.
• Effectively schedules and participates in meetings to assess the individual’s progress and determine modifications where necessary.
• Observes individual in various settings.
• Monitors implementation of the behavior support plan and revises as needed
• Obtains supervision on monthly basis with the Agency’s Adult Behavioral Support Services team to review caseload to ensure utilization of positive strategies that are based on the appropriate assessment tools.

The person who fills this role will enjoy working with a diverse, dedicated team, with really impressive number of years of experience, that believe in our mission of “enhancing the quality of life and personal growth of those we serve through support for individual choice and independence.  Our vast array of services focuses on meeting the needs of individuals, across the lifespan, while maintaining a vision toward each person’s desire, ability, and right to be a productive and valued member of the community. Step By Step, Inc. strongly and passionately believes in each individual’s ability to succeed in life, through personal empowerment with dignity and respect!”

Qualifications:

Master’s degree in psychology, social work, special education or a related human service field; and two years experience working with people with an intellectual disability or Autism.

Job Type: Full-time

Starting Salary: $43,000 to $48,000 /year

Driver’s License Required

Competitive Benefits:

• Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision, child and spouse coverage available)
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays (up to 42 days per year)
• Paid Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance
• Exceptional Career Growth Opportunities

If interested, send resume to: lehighvalley@stepbystepusa.com

or visit our website to complete an online application https://stepbystepusa.com/careers/lehigh-valley/

Step By Step, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Values Into Action
Media, PA

Do you believe it's better to support people one at a time instead of 30 at a time? Are you tired of working in a group home or facility where what matters most is the building and all of the rules? Do you want the opportunity to make a REAL DIFFERENCE ? Work with us and put your leadership, supervisory and program specialist skills to work for the person and team!

Values Into Action, a leader in innovative services for people with disabilities seeks a Team Coordinator to act as the primary supervisor and coordinator for teams of staff supporting people with disabilities to live in their own homes and direct their own services in Delaware County.

In this role, you will provide leadership and supervision to Community Support Workers, coordinate staffing schedules that meet the person’s needs and preferences, and act as the primary contact with people supported and their families, – All with the goal of ensuring full civil rights, happiness, health and safety of people supported by the organization.

This position includes a combination of supervisory/administrative duties, as well as providing direct support for the people accepting services. Travel throughout Delaware County will be required.

PLEASE NOTE: This position requires: participation in an on-call rotation schedule, flexibility with working evening and/or weekend hours, and travel via personal vehicle to areas within Delaware and Philadelphia counties.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have a bachelor’s degree in a human services related program from an accredited college or university (Required) and 2 years work experience working directly with persons with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities OR a master's degree in a human services related program from an accredited college or university and 1 year work experience working directly with persons with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.
• Be community focused and thrive on engaging and building relationships within the community
• Have experience with Dual Diagnoses (Mental Health/IDD)
• Have proven supervisory experience with an emphasis on coaching employees and teams
• Have a criminal history free of prohibited offenses
• Possess a valid driver’s license, a clean driving record and a safe, operable vehicle available to you when you work
• Believe in and have working knowledge of person centered thinking, planning and action.
• Be proficient with Microsoft Office
• Have the ability to communicate effectively through written, oral and electronic means i.e. email, text, web.
• Be able to kneel, bend, squat and reach frequently
• Be comfortable providing total personal care and physical support

This is a full-time, hourly position with flexible scheduling that includes evenings, overnights and weekends, as required.

Competitive compensation with benefits to include single employee HMO coverage, a generous PTO allowance, and employer paid short term and long term disability insurance.

Visit our website at WWW.VALUESINTOACTIONPA.ORG to learn more about who we are and what we do. If interested please complete our online application on our website. 

Key Human Services (subsidiary of Keystone Human Services)
Wethersfield, CT

Keystone Human Services is determined to advance the human spirit of all people, regardless of ability. Since 1972, we have been part of a global movement toward a more inclusive society where everyone has a valued role to play. We provide services and supports to ensure the most vulnerable members of our society have opportunities to pursue their goals and dreams and participate in all that life has to offer.

Key Human Services (Key) is one of 5 subsidiary corporations of Keystone Human Services and is governed by a community-based board of directors.

Established in 1989, Key expands Keystone’s vision of community-based support programs in the State of Connecticut. Key’s purpose and mission is to act as a change agent for people with disabilities, creating opportunities that encourage growth and meaningful life choices while assisting persons in finding home, health, friends, work, and presence in their communities. With support from the Department of Developmental Services, the Department of Social Services, and the Department of Children and Families of the State of Connecticut, Key provides a selection of services and supports, such as community living arrangements (group homes), individual supports, nursing services, and Birth to Three, to people with disabilities.

Key Human Services has annual revenue of approximately $25 million with 500 employees and is headquartered in Wethersfield, CT.

Overview:

The individual in this position serves as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Key Human Services and assures the operations and services of the organization are compatible with and in support of the Board approved vision, mission, strategic initiatives and policies.

The CEO is responsible to assure that the quality of the services and supports are continuously improving and that the organization operates in compliance with regulatory, legal and contractual requirements. The CEO has a responsibility to assure that the organization is financially sound and operates in conformance with generally accepted accounting policies.

Desired Competencies, Capabilities and Attributes:

We require an advanced degree and a minimum of 10 years of experience in a leadership role. Experience working in a non-profit organization and familiarity with the development and operation of human services preferred. Ability to cultivate strong working relationships with Board members, senior management, government funders and key leaders in the community. Analytical, critical thinking and problem solving abilities required as well as an ability to work in an ever changing regulatory environment.

Salary will be commensurate with experience.  Key Human Services offers a comprehensive benefits package and a collaborative work environment focused on supporting our mission, vision and values.

Please visit our website to learn more about Key Human Services and apply for this extraordinary opportunity www.keystonehumanservices.org 

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