Director - Lowell TAO

The Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) seeks a highly motivated leader to join as the Local Office Director. As the Director - Lowell TAO, you are passionate, dedicated, and driven by impactful work. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy developing partnerships with other agencies, community partners, and organizations. In this role, you will manage all programs administered by the Department, including Transitional Aid to Families with Dependent Children (TAFDC), Emergency Aid to the Elderly, Disabled, and Children (EAEDC), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and Employment Services within the communities served by the office.

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

• Develop and implement efficient business models utilizing available data in order to ensure accurate eligibility determination and timely processing of program benefits in compliance with state and federal policy and procedures.
• Collaborate with the Department of Workforce Development (DWD), Workforce Investment Boards (WIB), Employment Services Programs (ESP), and others to increase economic opportunities for client self-sufficiency through work program participation and meaningful employment.
• Develop and maintain community relationships for the purpose of achieving the agency's mission.
• Manage staff in a manner that best supports DTA's anti-poverty agenda while providing excellent customer service and enhanced access to DTA services.
• Exhibit strong leadership skills within DTA and as a representative to other state agencies and community organizations.
• Ensure staff for all programs have an opportunity for professional development and job satisfaction, with consistent evaluations based upon their performance.
• Network with community stakeholders to develop and maintain a working TAO Advisory Board.
• Process and coordinate all personnel changes with the Human Resources Unit.
• Develop and coordinate plans for adequate staffing of the Transitional Assistance Office.
• Evaluate the needs of the area office and develop plans for personnel, equipment, space, and supplies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to lead and supervise an interdisciplinary team of approximately 50 staff responsible for effectively and efficiently delivering quality customer service, resources, and services.
• Ability to motivate and encourage staff.
• Exceptional negotiation, conflict resolution, and coaching skills.
• Experience working with Federal or State programs with complex regulations and policies, and the demonstrated ability to develop necessary strategies for effective implementation.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously for effective planning, delegation, and communication.
• Ability to develop collaborative partnerships with multiple stakeholders, including community-based organizations and local coalitions.
• Experience in workforce development, education, or housing.
• Understanding of issues of poverty and diverse low-income populations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and reporting skills.
• Strong computer skills, including email and Excel.

Pre-Offer 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

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

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

Qualifications:
MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must have at least (A) six (6) 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 two (2) years 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

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