Berkshire County Arc Names Vice President of Residential and Clinical Services
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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire County Arc has hired Jennifer Rush as the agency’s new vice president of residential and clinical services.
In this role, Rush will oversee the management of the agency’s 37 residential programs, Shared Living Program and Behavioral Clinical Supports for all individuals served through the daily implementation of policies and procedures, supervision of staff, maintaining budgets, evaluation of services and review for quality assurance. She will develop new programmatic living opportunities to ensure individual choice.
In addition, in collaboration with other agency staff, Rush will oversee In-Home Behavior Health Services for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and related developmental disabilities.
Rush’s previous experience includes serving as the director of the Intensive Treatment Unit at Hillcrest Educational Centers, a performance improvement manager for Brattleboro Retreat and the vice president of operations for Northern Berkshire Healthcare. Most recently, she was employed by the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services as the area director for Franklin and Hampshire Counties.
Rush holds a master's degree in healthcare administration from Seton Hall University and a bachelor's degree in political science from Barnard College.
"I am very excited to be part of the Berkshire County Arc family and to help support staff and help individuals identify and realize their goals," Rush said.
"Jennifer brings a wealth of experience to this role, and we’re pleased she has joined our team as we continue to enhance the lives of those we serve," commented Kenneth Singer, president & CEO of Berkshire County Arc.
Berkshire County Arc is a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization providing a broad range of community-based services to individuals with developmental disabilities, brain injuries and autism throughout Berkshire and Hampden Counties in Massachusetts.
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