What are the responsibilities and job description for the Functional Skills Trainer position at Access Care Partners?
Join Access Care Partners as a Functional Skills Trainer – Make a Meaningful Impact!
Location: Hybrid (Remote & Field-Based)
Employment Type: Full-Time M-F (8am-4pm or 9am-5pm- 1 hr lunch break daily- 35 hours paid per week) *Bilingual in Spanish required*
At Access Care Partners, we’re more than a workplace – we’re a mission-driven community dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for individuals in need of personal care management. We value collaboration, quality work, and a shared dedication to person-centered care. We offer a flexible hybrid schedule, excellent benefits, and work-life balance to support our team members in both their personal and professional lives.
If you're passionate about making a positive difference and want to be part of a team where your contributions matter, we invite you to join us.
Position Summary: Skills Trainer – Personal Care Management (PCM)
As a vital member of our interdisciplinary care team, the Skills Trainer plays a key role in supporting consumers enrolled in the Personal Care Management (PCM) program. This position includes responsibilities related to assessment, coordination, advocacy, instruction, and ongoing support to empower individuals in managing their own care and personal care attendants.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide intake and orientation for new PCM consumers, including eligibility determination, assessments, and initial training.
- Educate consumers and/or surrogates on their roles, responsibilities, and rights within the PCA program using the PCA Program Manual.
- Train consumers on hiring and managing PCAs, emergency management, and navigating fiscal intermediary processes.
- Complete required documentation such as MassHealth PCA service applications and service agreements.
- Conduct quarterly trainings for new consumers and upon request from stakeholders (MassHealth, Fiscal Intermediary, etc.).
- Maintain compliance with PCM Quality Standards, including authorization accuracy, consumer satisfaction, and audit benchmarks.
- Keep accurate and timely progress notes and consumer records using various data systems.
- Participate in community outreach to identify eligible consumers.
- Attend regular team meetings and contribute to program development.
Qualifications:
- Associate’s degree in a relevant human services or social services field (related experience with some college coursework may be considered in lieu of a degree).
- Bilingual in Spanish required
- Experience working with individuals of all ages and abilities, including people with disabilities.
- Strong communication, assessment, and training skills.
- Basic computer proficiency (Microsoft Office, Excel, data entry platforms).
- Knowledge of community resources and social/health service systems is a plus.
- Ability to work independently while also collaborating within a team.
- Must be organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.
Additional Requirements:
- Valid driver’s license REQUIRED and reliable transportation REQUIRED.
- Satisfactory background checks including CORI, SORI, SAMs GSA, MassHealth Exclusion List, and OIG.
- Ability to conduct intake and training services both in-person and via phone/video conferencing.
Why Join Access Care Partners?
- Hybrid schedule- after completion of initial 6 months potential to work up to 2 days remote per week (dependent on performance in the position)
- Generous benefits package
- Supportive, mission-focused culture
- Opportunities for professional development
- Work that truly makes a difference
Access Care Partners is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe diverse voices strengthen our work—and we welcome yours.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- 403(b) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Language:
- Spanish (Required)
- English (Required)
License/Certification:
- Drivers license (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Holyoke, MA 01040
Salary : $20 - $22