Assistant Director of Bedford

The Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) is qualified individuals to fill the role of Local Office Assistant Director for New Bedford TAO. The selected candidate will assist in the management of 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.

• Assist the Director with the implementation of 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 incorporating good customer service objectives.
• Plan, control and execute priority work assignments of eligibility staff to assure compliance with goals, objectives and priorities established by the Department.
• Assist in developing and maintaining community relationships for the purpose of achieving the agency mission.
• Ensure staff for all programs has an opportunity for professional development and job satisfaction, with consistent evaluations based upon their performance.
• Direct and supervise the administrative functions of the Transitional Assistance Office including coordination and plans for adequate staffing.
• Evaluate the needs of the area office and develops plans in regard to personnel, equipment, space and supplies.
• Process and coordinate all personnel changes with the Human Resources Unit as well as the maintenance of employee performance and attendance reports.
• Responsible for the data processing within the Transitional Assistance Office.

• Ability to provide motivation, encouragement, leadership and supervision to an interdisciplinary team of approximately 50 staff responsible for effectively and efficiently delivering quality customer service, resources and services.
• Experience working with Federal or State programs with complex regulations and policies and the demonstrated ability to develop necessary strategies for effective implementation.
• Exceptional negotiation, conflict resolution and coaching skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously as a result of effective planning, delegation and communication.
• 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 word processing, email, and Excel.

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://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./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.

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For questions, please contact the Office of Human Resources at and select option #4.

Please upload both Resume and Cover Letter for this position when applying. First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

The Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) assists and empowers low-income individuals and families to meet their basic needs, improve their quality of life, and achieve long term economic self-sufficiency. DTA serves one in nine residents of the Commonwealth with direct economic assistance (cash benefits) and food assistance (SNAP benefits), as well as workforce…