State Director

Executive Director | Massachusetts

Massachusetts Mentor, a part of the Sevita family, provides Residential and Treatment Foster Care services to youth who may be facing out-of-home placements, transitioning back into the family home or independent living alternatives, or involved in the juvenile justice system. Through our personalized programming, we help youth gain stability, comfort and confidence to overcome all challenges and live well. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals and families, join our mission-driven team and experience a career well lived.

Lead a High-Performing Multi-Site Organization The State Operations Leader will serve as a key member of the executive leadership team, responsible for driving business results, developing senior leaders, improving operational performance, and executing long-term strategic initiatives. This leader will balance operational excellence with financial stewardship while fostering a culture built on accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We're looking for a business-minded executive who understands how to build scalable operations, lead through change, develop high-performing teams, and deliver measurable results.

Operational Leadership

• Provide executive oversight for a complex, multi-site operation serving communities across Massachusetts.
• Develop and execute strategic initiatives that improve operational performance, efficiency, and service delivery.
• Establish performance expectations and accountability measures across the organization.
• Utilize data and key performance metrics to drive decision-making and operational improvements.

Financial Leadership

• Maintain full P&L responsibility for a significant operating portfolio.
• Develop annual operating plans, budgets, forecasts, and financial strategies.
• Monitor revenue, expenses, productivity, and key business metrics to achieve financial objectives.
• Identify opportunities to improve margins while maintaining exceptional operational performance.

Growth & Business Development

• Develop and execute strategic growth initiatives.
• Evaluate new market opportunities, partnerships, acquisitions, and service expansion opportunities.
• Build and maintain relationships with key external stakeholders, referral sources, government agencies, and community partners.
• Position the organization for long-term, sustainable growth.

Leadership & Talent Development

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing executive and operational leadership team.
• Build organizational capability through succession planning and leadership development.
• Foster a culture focused on accountability, collaboration, innovation, and employee engagement.
• Lead organizational change initiatives with transparency and purpose.

Quality, Compliance & Risk

• Ensure operational excellence across all locations.
• Maintain compliance with applicable regulatory and licensing requirements.
• Oversee quality improvement initiatives and risk management strategies.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and operational discipline.

What We're Looking For The ideal candidate is an experienced executive who has successfully led large, geographically dispersed operations while delivering consistent financial and operational results. Required Qualifications

• Master Degree Required.
• 10+ years of progressive executive leadership experience.
• LCSW or LICSW preferred
• Demonstrated success leading complex, multi-site operations with full P&L responsibility.
• Proven experience building and developing high-performing leadership teams.
• Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and operational planning.
• Experience driving organizational growth through strategic planning and execution.
• Exceptional communication, influence, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to lead through change while maintaining organizational performance and employee engagement.

Preferred Experience Experience leading operations within one or more of the following environments is preferred:

• Healthcare
• Human Services
• Behavioral Health
• Senior Living
• Home & Community-Based Services
• Multi-site Healthcare Operations
• Other highly regulated, service-based industries

Industry experience is valued, but we are equally interested in accomplished executives who have demonstrated exceptional operational leadership, business acumen, and the ability to scale complex organizations. What Sets This Opportunity Apart This is an opportunity to lead an organization with meaningful impact while applying strong business leadership principles to drive operational excellence and sustainable growth. The successful executive will:

• Lead a large, multi-site organization with significant operational scope.
• Influence organizational strategy and long-term direction.
• Develop and mentor an experienced leadership team.
• Drive measurable financial and operational performance.
• Build lasting relationships with employees, community partners, and key stakeholders.
• Make a meaningful difference while leading a mission-driven organization.

Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face. We've made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve all over the U.S.

As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.