Div. Director of Home & Community Based Services

The Arc of Opportunity•Fitchburg, MA

16d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you passionate about supporting individuals with Developmental Disability in the community? Are you a strong leader with organizational, program development and advocacy experience? We are looking for a Division Director of Home and Community Based Support with these skills! 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: 1. 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. 2. 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. 3. 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. 4. 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.

Requirements

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.

Responsibilities

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.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, health, dental, life, disability, tuition assistance, and 401K.
Advancement opportunities.
12 Paid holidays
$3500 Sign-On Bonus
vacation & sick time
paid training
401k
health and dental insurance
employee assistance program
financial wellness program