Director of DD Behavioral Services

Open Sky supports adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities who are referred by the Department of Developmental Services (DDS). Whether it be in a residential setting, day rehabilitation, or in the community, our goal is to provide skills and supports that will enable the individuals we serve to lead meaningful and active lives.

The Director of DD Behavioral Services is responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of all PBS Universal, Targeted an Intensive treatment plans and serves as a key member of the Open Sky leadership team. They provide supervision to interns, registered behavior technicians, BCBA practitioners, provides consultation to programs, individuals served and staff teams as well as cultivate and maintain relationships with families, stakeholders and internal staff. 

Other Key Responsibilities:

• Provide modeling, supervision, and training to all levels of staff, especially related to Positive Behavioral Supports. Provide ABA and PBS training and any training support staff may need with regard to PBS plans and implementation.
• Ensure and facilitate tracking of PBS plans within all tiers of PBS and ensure plans updated in accordance with regulatory standards.
• Ensure the completion of Referral Risk Screenings for all residential locations.
• Collaborate on all in-home behavioral clinical team referrals with the DD Director of Clinical Services to ensure assignment of clinical/BCBA staff to meet each referral’s goals/assessed needs.

Open Sky is committed to anti-racist hiring practices to foster and provide opportunity to diverse leadership and professional advancement of those who offer a diverse set of experiences and perspectives to achieve the Open Sky mission. This position adheres to our Equitable Hiring and Interviewing Practices, which provides intentionally equitable recruitment hiring procedures to diversify our most senior levels of management.

• Masters Level Board Certified Behavior Analyst and previous experience with individuals with brain injury, developmental disabilities including Autism and ID, required.
• Prior supervisory experience, required.
• Valid Drivers License and acceptable driving history, required. 

At Open Sky Community Services, we open our doors, hearts, and minds to the belief that every individual, regardless of perceived limitations, deserves the chance to live a productive and fulfilling life.

Open Sky is on an anti-racist journey, committed to learning, living, and breathing inclusion, opportunity, diversity, racial equity, and justice for ALL.

At Open Sky, you’ll join over 1,300 compassionate and highly trained professionals who put innovative, evidence-based practices to work in ways that positively impact our communities across Central Massachusetts and beyond.

As a trauma-informed organization, Open Sky strives for transparency and sensitivity to the experiences of those we interact with. Self-care is encouraged, and we are committed to providing a positive work culture that is focused on continuous learning and the value of diverse perspectives.

Open Sky is proud to be an industry leader in pay and benefits. Open the Door to Possibility and begin your career with Open Sky today!

 Benefits of Working for Open Sky Include:

• Excellent Supervision (Individual and Group), Professional Development, and Training Opportunities
• Generous paid time off plan – you start with 29 days (almost 6 weeks!) in your first year, including 12 paid holidays. Increases to 32 days in your 2nd year, and the current maximum is 43 days (OVER 8 WEEKS!)
• We pay for your higher education!  Ask about our Tuition Reimbursement Program, and reimbursement for a variety of Human Services certifications.
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Prescription Plan
• 403b Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Life Insurance (100% Employer-Paid)
• Eligible employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• And more! 

Open Sky celebrates diversity and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with federal and state employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran, or disabled Veteran status.