Hybrid Skills Trainer - PCA & Independent Living Support

Northeast Arc; Gloucester (MA); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

Flexible spending accounts

403b retirement plan

Employee assistance program

Job summary

The Northeast Arc helps people with disabilities become full participants in the community; the Skills Trainer supports the MassHealth PCA program, assisting with PCA applications, care management, and in-home education. This role blends office work with community-based visits to empower individuals toward greater independence and confidence.

You will collaborate with nurses, occupational therapists, and PCM staff to ensure high-quality, person-centered care in a dynamic, mission-driven

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• BA/BS in Human Services field preferred.
• Prior experience providing service to individuals with disabilities.
• Bilingual a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assess personal care needs with a nurse and OT and prepare PCA applications for submission.
• Teach individuals how to hire/train/supervise/pay their own PCAs after program approval.
• Provide skills training to consumers with an active Prior Authorization and educate on PCA program phases, employer payroll, and paperwork.
• Conduct home visits to assess consumer needs and deliver in-person support and training.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of consumer interactions and progress in the program database.
• Support consumers and surrogates through ongoing case management, addressing questions and changes in care needs.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary PCM team to ensure coordinated high-quality service delivery.
• Participate in department meetings and trainings related to the Medicaid PCA Program.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Written & verbal communication

Interviewing & assessment

PCA program knowledge

Community-based work

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

BA/BS in Human Services preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Northeast Arc helps people with disabilities become full participants in the community; the Skills Trainer supports the MassHealth PCA program, assisting with PCA applications, care management, and in-home education. This role blends office work with community-based visits to empower individuals toward greater independence and confidence.

You will collaborate with nurses, occupational therapists, and PCM staff to ensure high-quality, person-centered care in a dynamic, mission-driven