Full-time-40 hours per week (exempt), Annual Salary $48,800.00
The Western Massachusetts Training Consortium is hiring a program manager for the Individual Options program. This position is a salaried full–time position and is an 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.
- 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)
- 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.
- 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.
- Excellent organizational and leadership skills, teaching/instructional ability, good communication skills, patience, and ability to effectively prioritize and manage time.
- There are on-call weekends approximately every 3 weekends.
Requirements:
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Minimum of two years’ experience in direct care to persons with developmental disabilities or related field.
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An undergraduate degree in a human service field or education preferred. Direct care and administrative experience may be substituted for the education requirement.
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Supervision experience preferred.
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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.
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Basic computer skills (Windows/internet) & ability to safely lift 25 pounds required
Work Schedule: Full-time, salaried (exempt) position including on-call, evening, and direct care responsibilities.
Please submit a letter of interest along with a resume to Jasmine Velez, Recruiting Coordinator, at jvelez@wmtcinfo.org by 8/15/26.
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
To apply for this job email your details to jvelez@wmtcinfo.org