The Arc of Opportunity

The organization provides advocacy, education, employment, residential, and recreational services across the Worcester County area and surrounding communities in Massachusetts. It operates as a chapter within the broader Arc network, the nation's largest community-based organization serving people with IDD. For nursing professionals, The Arc of Opportunity employs Registered Nurses in roles such as Residential Nurse Case Manager, focusing on health oversight, medical protocol management, staff training, and coordination of care for individuals with disabilities in residential settings. Nursing roles involve ensuring medical protocols are updated and uploaded to electronic health records, serving as a liaison between healthcare providers, and preparing for Department of Developmental Services reviews. The organization offers flexible scheduling for its RN positions, with temporary assignments available. The work is mission-driven and community-based rather than in a traditional clinical or hospital setting.

The Arc of Opportunity's mission is to create and support lifetime opportunities in the community for individuals with disabilities and their families to reach their fullest potential and to enhance quality of life. The organization follows a set of core 'fundamentals' committing to support each other while serving people with disabilities. The Arc nationally describes its culture as collaborative, diverse, and exciting, valuing that great ideas can come from anyone.