Chief Operating Officer

Chief Operating Officer

The Evergreen Center is a private non-profit organization that provides living and learning environments for children and adults diagnosed with developmental disabilities including autism, physical disabilities, neurobehavioral disorders, and other special needs. The Evergreen Center welcomes all individuals from various backgrounds and experiences through cultural equity, inclusion, and diversity.

Job Description

The Chief Operating Officer reports to the Chief Executive Officer.

Operational Responsibilities:

• Oversight of the day-to-day operations of Evergreen Center's Residential Treatment program
• Responsible for the implementation and monitoring of activities that support the Board approved strategic plan
• Chairs Executive Team and Manager's Meetings for the Children's Residential Treatment Program
• Responsible for the implementation and monitoring of administrative operational policies and procedures
• Monitors and oversees activities related to personnel including training, evaluations, promotions/demotions, schedule changes, conflict resolution, injury reporting and follow up
• Acts as a liaison between the Evergreen Center's Children's Residential Treatment program and HR, IT, Facilities, QA, and other support teams as the on-site point of contact

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Review and monitoring of behavioral clinical activities
• Reporting of restraints, time outs, and other clinical activities to licensing agencies as required by regulation
• Coordinates clinical development activities and training in partnership with other executives and the Director of Professional Development

Additional Responsibilities:

• When necessary, chairs internal review teams and provides follow up
• Participates in the Parent Advisory Council and Human Rights Committee for Children's Residential Treatment

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in special education, psychology, or related field (Master's Degree considered if enrolled in a program leading to a doctoral degree)
• Certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analysts (required)
• Ten years of relevant clinical and management experience with individuals who have multiple challenges
• Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education school Administrator of Special Education and Massachusetts Teacher certification in Special Education (preferred)
• Ability to communicate effectively with all students, their families, staff, management personnel and public safety officials