Person-Centered Plan Manager -Preferred bilingual

The Arc of Opportunity in North Central Massachusetts; Fitchburg (MA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid vacation, holidays, sick time

401k with employer matching

Supervision and training

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

The Arc of Opportunity in North Central Massachusetts is seeking a dedicated Person-Centered Plan Manager to support individuals with developmental disabilities in the community. You will partner with clients to identify goals, connect services, and advocate for necessary supports.

Typical schedule is Monday–Friday, 40 hours per week, with a focus on community-based work and documentation in electronic records. Strong communication, reliability, and compassion are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent experience, preferably in a related field.
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record and ability to pass background checks.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office, email communication, internet, and documentation entry.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Compassion, resourceful, and a strong desire to learn and grow.

Responsibilities

• The Person-Centered Plan Manager works directly with the individual in the community to help them achieve their goals, spending about 70% of time in the community.
• Connects the individual with the services they need to maintain and expand their independence, including community services, government-funded benefits, or other resources.
• Advocates for the individual ensuring they receive the proper support for their situation.
• Completes administrative tasks on behalf of the individual, including consultations, documentation into an electronic record system, benefits eligible forms, and other related tasks.

Skills

Associate degree

Driver's license

Microsoft Office

Independent & team work

Compassion and growth mindset

Education

Associate degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Preferred Bilingual

Interested in working for a company that has led the way to improving the lives of individuals with Developmental Disabilities for over 60 years? Do you believe in enriching the lives of individuals and supporting them to reach their fullest potential? The Arc of Opportunity is looking for Person

Person-Centered Plan Manager

Preferred Bilingual

Interested in working for a company that has led the way to improving the lives of individuals with Developmental Disabilities for over 60 years? Do you believe in enriching the lives of individuals and supporting them to reach their fullest potential? The Arc of Opportunity is looking for Person-Centered Plan Manager to fill that mission.

Salary

$22.56-$25.95 Hourly

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage. Paid vacation, holidays and sick time. 401k with employer matching, supervision, training, advancement opportunities and many more

Schedule

Monday - Friday 8:00AM-4:00 PM (40 hr/week) *ability to be flexible with schedule is highly preferred*

Essential Job Functions

• The Person-Centered Plan Manager, also known as a case manager, works directly with the individual in the community to help them achieve their goals. Typically, approximately 70% of time is spent in the community.


• Connects the individual with the services they need to maintain and expand their independence. This may include community services, government-funded benefits, or other publicly available resources.


• Advocates for the individual ensuring that they receive the proper support for their situation.


• Completes administrative tasks on behalf of the individual, including consultations, documentation into an electronic record system, benefits eligible forms, and other related tasks.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent experience, preferably in a related field.


• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record and ability to pass background checks.


• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office, email communication, internet, and documentation entry.


• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.


• Compassion, resourceful, and a strong desire to learn and grow.

The Arc 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 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 8:00am-4:00pm

40 hours/week