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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: $19.50/hour
Ashland, MA
Starting Salary: $55,120
Framingham, MA
Starting Salary: $71,000
Southborough, MA
Starting Salary: $72,000-$78,000
West Boylston, 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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Administrative

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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Case Management

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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Clinicians & Therapists

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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Deaf Services

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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Direct Care

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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Nursing

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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Recovery & Peer Support

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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Supervisory & Management 

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.

Read the full statement

First, we listen. Then, together, we do what it takes to help people thrive.

We're an Award-Winning Employer

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Top Work Places 2023 USA
     
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The Women's Edge Top 100 Women Led Businesses

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.

Learn more about our internship opportunities

Live-In Caregiver Opportunities

Use your knowledge and experience to change the lives of others as a Live-In Caregiver.

Learn more about becoming a Live-In Caregiver

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On-The-Spot Interviews

Meet virtually with one of our recruiters for a 15-minute informational interview. 

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Career Events

We'd love to meet you. Connect with us at an upcoming career fair or hiring event.

Clinical Hiring Event

Peabody, MA

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.