Program Manager Individual Options

Western Mass Training Consortium; Holyoke (MA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Tuition Support

403B Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

The Western Massachusetts Training Consortium in Holyoke, MA is hiring a salaried, full-time Program Manager for the Individual Options program. This in-person role oversees day-to-day operations and coordinates supports to help individuals live independently and with family.

The position requires at least two years of direct care experience, an undergraduate degree in a human services field, and a valid MA driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ experience in direct care to persons with developmental disabilities or related field.
• Undergraduate degree in a human service field or education preferred; direct care and administrative experience may be substituted for education requirement.
• Supervision experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supporting people who are living independently or with family.
• Coordinating and expanding the range of supports an individual receives, including supports from social networks, community resources, and services from the Consortium.
• Demonstrating excellent organizational and leadership skills, teaching/instructional ability, strong communication, patience, and prioritization.
• On-call weekends approximately every 3 weekends.

Skills

Organizational skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Teaching ability

Time management

Education

Undergraduate degree in human services or education

Job description

Full-time, 40 hours per week (exempt), Annual Salary $48,880.00

TheWestern Massachusetts Training Consortiumis hiring a program manager for the Individual Options program.This position is a salaried full-time position and is in-person position working from our offices in downtown Holyoke.

At the Consortium, we are committed to social justice and to anti-racism. As a collective organization, we work toward addressing systems of oppression as we seek to undo the harms that they have caused. Being part of our organization requires a deep commitment to addressing the marginalization, oppression, and experience of being invisible so that community members are better able to pursue their dreams and strengthen communities through voice, choice, and inclusion.

If you believe in these values, we are the place for you to build your career! We offer generous benefits including:

• Competitive salary
• Medical, Dental, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
• Tuition Support
• 403B Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO) (includes vacation, bereavement, and sick days)
• Twelve (12 Paid Holidays)

Responsibilities

• Supporting people who are living independently or with family.
• Coordinating and continually expanding the range of supports an individual receives, including supports from their social network, generic community resources, specialized support services, in addition to services from the Consortium (which includes support in establishing and achieving personal goals, maintaining a fulfilling home life, coordination of medical and dental care, counseling and emotional support, and training and support in areas of need specified in each individual’s Individual Support Plan (ISP), which is an agreement between the individual (or guardian) and the Department of Developmental Services.
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills, teaching/instructional ability, good communication skills, patience, ability to effectively prioritize and manage time.
• On-call weekends approximately every 3 weekends.

Home and Community Connections is seeking a Program Manager to join our team for our Individual Options Program. This position involves a combination of supervision, administrative, direct support, and on-call responsibilities, along with being responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of individual support.

Requirements

Minimum of two years’ experience in direct care to persons with developmental disabilities or related field. An undergraduate degree in a human service field or education preferred; direct care and administrative experience may be substituted for education requirement. Supervision experience preferred.

With this position, there is a need for daily driving: Chicopee, South Hadley, Ware, Palmer, Monson, and Holyoke. Valid Massachusetts driver’s license and reliable transportation required. Basic computer skills (Windows/internet) & ability to safely lift 25 pounds required.

The Consortium is committed to undoing systems of oppression and the harms they have caused. It actively works toward building an anti-racist environment and a sense of belonging. The Consortium provides a comprehensive benefits package for full-time (30 hrs.+) employees, including health insurance; dental insurance; generous paid holidays; flexible spending accounts; and disability insurance. AA/EOE