Acquired Brain Injury/Moving Forward Plan Waiver Director
Listed on 2026-10-18
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Management
Healthcare Management, Operations Management, General Management
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Job Description - Acquired Brain Injury/Moving Forward Plan Waiver Director (260006LO)
Job Description
Acquired Brain Injury/Moving Forward Plan Waiver Director - ( 260006LO )
Description
The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is seeking an experienced and collaborative leader to serve as the Central West Acquired Brain Injury/Moving Forward Plan (ABI/MFP) Waiver Director within the Community Systems team. The ABI/MFP Waiver Director provides regional leadership and oversight for residential Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waiver programs, with a primary focus on the Acquired Brain Injury – Residential Habilitation (ABI-RH)
Waiverand related residential waiver services.
The ABI-RH Waiver is a Mass Health HCBS waiver designed to support individuals with acquired brain injuries who are transitioning from nursing facilities or qualifying long-term hospital settings to community-based living. The waiver serves individuals who require 24-hour supervision and staffing in a provider-operated residential setting. DDS is the operating agency for the ABI-RH waiver and provides case management and service coordination to waiver participants.
The Central West ABI/MFP Waiver Director provides leadership, supervision, and program oversight to ensure that waiver participants receive person-centered services and supports that promote health, safety, choice, independence, and successful community living.
The ABI/MFP Waiver Director reports to the Community Systems Director and provides direct supervision and leadership to a multidisciplinary team consisting of:
- 1 Office Support Specialist
The Waiver Director is responsible for establishing clear expectations, supporting staff development, monitoring performance, promoting effective communication, and ensuring consistent application of DDS, Mass Health, and waiver policies and procedures.
Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive):- Provide overall leadership and operational oversight for the Central West ABI/MFP residential waiver program.
- Supervise and support Service Coordinators, Supervisors, Program Coordinator II, and office support staff.
- Ensure timely and effective delivery of case management and service coordination activities.
- Oversee the development, implementation, monitoring, and review of Individual Support Plans (ISPs) in partnership with individuals, families, providers, and other members of the person's support team.
- Promote person-centered planning practices that reflect each individual's goals, preferences, needs, strengths, and desired outcomes.
- Work closely with residential and community-based service providers to address service needs, resolve concerns, monitor service delivery, and support positive outcomes for waiver participants.
- Facilitate and participate in provider contract meetings, program reviews, and other meetings related to service quality, compliance, capacity, and operational needs.
- Provide oversight and consultation regarding participant transitions from institutional settings to community-based residential services.
- Monitor service capacity and assist with identifying and addressing gaps in residential and other waiver supports.
- Provide leadership and consultation regarding HUB enrollments, participant referrals, and related waiver processes.
- Review and respond to incident reports, ensuring appropriate follow-up, documentation, communication, and coordination with internal and external partners.
- Oversee and monitor budget allocations and related authorization activities, includingFMIS authorizations, to support appropriate and timely access to approved services.
- Monitor program expenditures, utilization, and authorization activity to ensure services are consistent with approved plans, waiver requirements, and available resources.
- Collaborate with Central Office on program implementation, policy interpretation, quality management, compliance, reporting, and emerging operational issues.
- Maintain strong working relationships withUMass, Mass Health, DDS Central Office, providers, hospitals, nursing facilities, families, and other community partners involved in the ABI/MFP waiver system.
- Ensure compliance with applicable DDS, Mass Health, HCBS waiver, contractual, and regulatory requirements.
- Review program data and trends to identify opportunities for improved service delivery, quality, efficiency, and participant outcomes.
- Provide consultation and technical…
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