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The Arc of Opportunity Div. Director of Home & Community Based Services in Fitchburg, Massachusetts
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-4pm (40 hr/week)
Make a Difference at The Arc of Opportunity!
The Arc of Opportunity is a civil and human rights movement, supporting individuals with disabilities and their families in North Central MA. You will be joining a network of over 600 national state and local chapters committed to providing the best quality of life through our multitude of programs, services, and opportunities. We believe that ever employee is invaluable and encourage their personal and professional growth. With excellent salary and benefits, including generous paid time off, we prioritize the well-being of our staff.
What is Home and Community Based Services at The Arc of Opportunity?
The Arc of Opportunity provides choices for individuals with disabilities to live in a home where they will be comfortable, whether in a private apartment, the home of a family member or caregiver, or a group home. Home and Community Based Supports consists of a variety of programs including, but not limited to: Adult Foster Care (AFC), Individual Support Services (ISS), Shared Living (SL), and Money Follow the Person (MFP). Below is a summary of each program listed:
AFC: This program is a medicaid-funded initiative that enables individuals with disabilities to live with caring providers in a safe and nurturing environment. We provide comprehensive case management and nursing oversight.
ISS: This program supports individuals living independently in the community to maintain and expand their independence and pursue their dreams. We provide medical coordination, financial coaching, community integration, emotional/behavioral supports etc.
Shared Living: This program pairs adults with disabilities with non-family members who have the desire, ability, and available accommodations in their home to support an individual as a Home Care Provider.
MFP: This program helps individuals with disabilities and seniors who want to move out of nursing homes transition back into living in their communities. MFP enhances individual’s opportunities to live independently and improve their quality of life.
What Does the Division Director of Home and Community Based Supports Do?
(Full list of responsibilities can be found here (https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQ0HBez3eQYS4h1Q_8Qq5vsFwdfK4PoNYFkmc6C-IGdYn7TiEnIZHVEgFkmwSP8qByI7rfZ98cnt5Qg/pub) )
Oversees the Home and Community Based Services team: including Program Directors of above-mentioned programs, ensuring monthly metrics are met while providing exceptional services to both members and their caregivers
Ensure compliance with regulatory mandates amongst funder’s (DDS and MassHealth), Licensing and CARF accreditations.
Develops and executes short/long term goals which enhance and support organizational strategic plan and priority initiatives.
Oversight and management of program participant, caregiver, and personnel records in all databases ensuring compliance with agency, state and federal guidelines.
Why Work for The Arc?
We understand the importance of a work-life balance and offer a flexible schedule within a Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm framework. Taking time off when needed is encouraged, ensuring you can maintain a healthy work-life integration. We offer comprehensive benefits packages such as 12 Paid holidays, $3500 Sign-On Bonus, vacation & sick time, paid training, 401k, health and dental insurance, employee assistance program, financial wellness program etc.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree is required in relevant field
Minimum of three to five years’ experience in one of or combination of the AFC, ISS, or Moving Forward Program.
Marketing, outreach, sales, and/or other relevant program development experience
Strong mathematical aptitude for budgetary, funding, cost benefits analysis, and
general business purposes.
Comprehensive benefits package including vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, health, dental, life, disability, tuition assistance, and 401K. Advancement opportunities.
The Arc of Opportunity is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age, or other legally protected characteristics.
When an applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an equal opportunity to apply and/or interview for a job, they may request it orally or in writing through the VP of Human Resources.
Monday-Friday 8am-4pm
40 hr/week