Be determined. Be open-minded. Be the person who makes a difference to others. Whether you’re beginning a career in human services or looking for your next step, you can help us shape a better future for the people we support.
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Grow Your Career
With Advocates
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What We Do
Advocates champions people who face developmental, mental health, or other life challenges. We partner with individuals and families to shape creative solutions to even the greatest obstacles.
We envision communities in which every person has a full life, decent and affordable housing, meaningful work, satisfying relationships, and good health.
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We work with open hearts and minds.
A Few of Our Current Opportunities
Starting Salary: $102,003
Framingham, MA
Our Career Areas
Where do you fit in? Explore the career opportunities across our diverse organization and find out more about how your skills could make a real impact on people.
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Our administrative staff keep our organization running smoothly. They’re the backbone of the business, building company wide relationships and propelling our mission forward. As a team, they balance a variety of projects: IT Maintenance, HR, Finance, Facilities, and Quality Management.
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Our case management staff focus on advocacy, empowerment, and community integration for the people we support. They help individuals identify and work toward interesting and creative goals that center their needs, while connecting them with needed services and supports.
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In commitment to helping people thrive, our clinical team provides personalized care for each person we treat. They use their expertise to conduct comprehensive assessments, identify appropriate resources, and create treatment plans that are tailored to each individual.
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Our Deaf Services staff provide residential care and crisis stabilization for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and DeafBlind individuals with disabilities and mental health challenges. Our Deaf Services programs honor Deaf Culture and community, communicating predominantly in ASL.
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Our direct care staff support individuals with daily activities, helping to ensure safety and foster independence. Direct care staff create recreational opportunities, implement treatment plans, and track the status and progress of people supported.
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Our nursing staff bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to their work. They assist people supported with varied aspects of medical care and management, ensuring that individuals receive needed health assessments, care, and follow-up.
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Our peer support staff help others using their own lived experiences with mental health, substance use, and other life challenges. They provide compassion and understanding while supporting the autonomy and personal agency that are critical to recovery.
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Our supervisory and management staff foster growth and success within all our teams. They work to nurture employee and team development while enhancing the services we provide to the community.
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What Makes Advocates Stand Out?
Supporting others. Caring about others. Helping others.
It’s the Advocates Way.
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Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
For us, an essential element of being a great employer is cultivating a diverse and welcoming community where everyone feels respected and valued. We strive to build great relationships. We celebrate each other’s strengths. Wherever we can, we overcome obstacles and realize dreams.
The Advocates Way
The Advocates Way is a statement of core values that guides our work. It promises openness in every interaction, consistency with the philosophy, and a willingness to learn and be changed by the people we support.
First, we listen. Then, together, we do what it takes to help people thrive.
We're an Award-Winning Employer
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How We’ll Help You Thrive
We provide what you need to thrive, including an outstanding benefits package.
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Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans
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401K Plan with Generous Match
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Generous Paid Time Off with Cash Out Options
Other Opportunities With Advocates
Our Internships
If you want to change lives, we'll give you the training and development you need to make it your career.
Live-In Caregiver Opportunities
Use your knowledge and experience to change the lives of others as a Live-In Caregiver.
Meet the Change-Makers
Advocates is filled with people who are passionate about helping others. If you share our passion, we’d love to hear from you. Here’s what our current employees have to say.
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"My work is making sure that residents are really taken care of and heard and that their needs are being met."
Ensley Hostetter, Clinical Program Manager
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"This is really a place where you can be creative and flexible and add in your own ideas."
Shanae Yarrell, Case Manager
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"Advocates is a great place to work and also a great place to learn from the people we support."
Billy Parks (he/him), Assistant Director of Recovery and Peer Supports
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"We are here to be by people's side, to offer hope, to offer support, and to offer advocacy."
Heidi Trainor, Peer Specialist
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"My work is making sure our minority population is connected to services that they deserve. I often see myself in situations of the people that I now serve, and it means a great deal to be able to help."
Genilce Santana (she/her/ela/ella), Senior Care Coordinator
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“Working for Advocates since 2015, I have grown in ways that I never would have in another environment. The individuals inspire me every day to aim higher and to advocate for them.”
Yaa Ankomah (she/her), Program Director
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“Loving my job as much as I do makes me a better person. Advocates is a great company to work for, and I wouldn't want to work anywhere else.”
Stef Dubois (they/them), Residential Program Director
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“Working with an awesome team to serve those who greatly need it and getting to witness lives transform right before my eyes is the most rewarding feeling ever. And don’t forget the vast career growth opportunities available at Advocates!”
Angella D., Program Director
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“In my role, I see that small daily improvements are the key to long-term health results.”
Deb Record, Director of Nursing Services
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On-The-Spot Interviews
Meet virtually with one of our recruiters for a 15-minute informational interview.
Career Events
We'd love to meet you. Connect with us at an upcoming career fair or hiring event.
If you are unable to complete the application process due to a disability, please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation or alternative application process at (508) 628-6300 or RecruitmentTeam@Advocates.org. Advocates is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Advocates participates in E-Verify.
