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Program Director I - Pediatric Congregate Care
Company : Seven Hills Foundation
Location : Groton, MA, 01450
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 3 January 2026
Overview
Program Director I – Pediatric Congregate Care
Seven Hills Pediatric Center, an Affiliate of Seven Hills Foundation
Seven Hills Pediatric Center is seeking a compassionate and experienced Program Director I – Pediatric Congregate Care to oversee the daily operations of a residential program serving children with medical complexity and intellectual disabilities under the age of 22. This leadership role ensures high-quality, responsive care and fosters an environment of dignity, empowerment, and respect for all individuals served.
This position serves at the Medically Complex Behavioral Residence in Groton, Massachusetts, providing individualized, trauma-informed care for youth ages 12–18 with both complex medical and behavioral needs in a supportive and therapeutic environment
Pay: $65,000.00 to $75,000.00
Benefits for Full-time Employees:
- Health Insurance: Offered through Blue Cross Blue Shield, with generous company contribution
- Enhanced Retirement Plan: 25% - 33% Employer match based on tenure
- Student Loan Assistance: Consolidation, counseling, & limited employer contribution
- Discounted Tuition: With college & university partnerships
- Tuition Assistance: Reimbursed or prepaid college coursework
- Home Mortgage Initiative: Favorable down payment (3–5%), reduced closing costs co-paid by Seven Hills
Work-Life Balance:
- Generous Accrued Paid Vacation: 3 weeks in your first year
- Vacation Cash-Out Option
- 3 Paid Personal Days
- 11 Paid Holidays
- Accrued Paid Sick Time
Responsibilities
- Oversee all facets of residential programming, including staffing, scheduling, compliance, and service delivery
- Serve as primary contact for families, guardians, clinicians, physicians, and agency partners (DCF, DMH, DPH, DDS)
- Lead and support staff in implementing therapeutic interventions and service plans
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and review educational and service goals
- Ensure compliance with agency policies and regulatory standards
- Participate in intake procedures and support personal care needs of program participants
- Coordinate training programs and documentation systems
- Promote choice, independence, and dignity for all individuals served
- Provide on-call support to ensure effective communication and continuity of care
Qualifications
Education & Experience:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field (required)
- Experience: 3–5 years of related experience, including 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role
- Certifications: CPR/First Aid required
- Driver’s License: Standard Class C or D license required
- Preferred: Pediatric experience
Skills and Knowledge:
- Leadership, team collaboration, and staff supervision
- Program development and risk management
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of regulatory standards and therapeutic models
- Critical thinking, ethical practice, and cultural competence
- Ability to manage change and foster innovation
- Documentation and procedural knowledge
- Empathy, resilience, and emotional intelligence
Why Join Seven Hills Pediatric Center?
Join a mission-driven organization where your leadership will directly impact the lives of children with complex needs. At Seven Hills, you’ll be part of a collaborative team that values innovation, compassion, and excellence in care.
Apply now to lead a dedicated team and help shape the future of pediatric congregate care at Seven Hills Pediatric Center.
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Frequently asked questions
This leadership role shapes care strategies by integrating trauma-informed and individualized plans for children with medical and behavioral complexities, ensuring therapeutic environments that enhance dignity and empowerment while coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to optimize outcomes.
Key skills include adept staff supervision, regulatory compliance expertise, and collaborative program development tailored to pediatric populations with complex needs, alongside emotional intelligence and crisis management abilities crucial for overseeing residential care programs.
Professionals often progress into senior administrative roles, clinical program leadership, or specialized pediatric care coordination positions, leveraging experience in managing complex residential services and interdisciplinary teams to expand their influence in healthcare management.
Seven Hills emphasizes compassionate leadership that values innovation and collaborative care, fostering an atmosphere where Program Directors contribute to meaningful pediatric care advances while supported by robust benefits and a mission-driven environment.
Directors navigate complex medical and behavioral cases within a trauma-informed framework, benefiting from interdisciplinary resources and community partnerships that enrich service delivery while emphasizing respect and empowerment for youth served.
Salaries for this position at Seven Hills Foundation typically range between $65,000 and $75,000 annually, reflecting local market standards for pediatric care leadership roles with medical complexity oversight in Massachusetts.
Besides required CPR and first aid certifications, Massachusetts employers often prefer candidates with valid Class C or D driver’s licenses and pediatric care-related credentials, supporting compliance with state regulations and effective program management.
Groton’s demand for pediatric care professionals is moderate, with competition influenced by specialized skill sets in medical complexity and behavioral health, along with leadership experience, making candidates with pediatric supervisory backgrounds more sought after.
Beyond administration, the role involves direct family and agency liaison work, overseeing therapeutic interventions, ensuring compliance, and providing on-call support to maintain seamless, high-quality care for youth with intensive needs.
The designation signals entry-level management with significant responsibility over comprehensive pediatric residential programs, including staff leadership, regulatory adherence, and coordination of multifaceted medical and behavioral services.