Attleboro, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
Overview Starting Rate: $18.50/hour Schedule: Sunday 9a-5p, Tuesday and Wednesday 3p-9p We’re looking for enthusiastic, compassionate, and motivated team players to provide meaningful support to individuals in a resident…
Skills: Interpersonal Communication, Coaching, Personal Care, Crisis Intervention, Documentation
Massachusetts, United States · Hybrid
$26/hr–$27/hr
Overview Starting Rate: $26.75 - $27.25 (higher rate for bilingual) Schedule: Monday through Friday within the hours of 9am-5pm (weekend and evening times as needed by families) The Person-Centered Services Navigator pro…
Skills: Person-Centered Planning, Service Coordination, Case Management, Crisis Intervention, Budget Monitoring
Framingham, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
$19/hr–$22/hr
Overview Starting Rate: $19.00-$22.00 The Administrative Assistant is responsible for performing all administrative and daily office functions for the Facilities department. This position provides administrative support …
Skills: Administrative Support, Database Management, Invoice Processing, Fleet Management, Microsoft Word
Franklin, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
Overview Starting Rate: $18.50/hour Schedule: Saturday through Wednesday 3p-11p We’re looking for enthusiastic, compassionate, and motivated team players to provide meaningful support to individuals in a residential sett…
Skills: Personal Care, Crisis Intervention, Case Documentation, Interpersonal Communication, Coaching
Framingham, Massachusetts, United States · Hybrid
$22/hr–$24/hr
Overview Starting Rate: $22.00-$24.00/hour The Scheduling Specialist supports the organization by booking and confirming service providers in consultation with the Assistant Director and Director for all agency-wide comm…
Skills: American Sign Language, Scheduling, Billing, Customer Service, Microsoft Office Suite
Northbridge, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
$64k–$69k/yr
Overview Schedule: Monday through Friday 10am - 6pm Salary: $64,000–$69,000 The JDP Post Response (PR) Clinician will provide a clinically appropriate array of services including outreach, crisis and interim counseling, …
Skills: Crisis Counseling, Case Management, Care Coordination, Psychoeducation, Risk Assessment
Newton, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
Overview Starting Rate: $18.50/hour Schedule: Tuesday through Saturday 8am-4pm Come join the Advocates team as a Direct Service Worker! In this entry-level role, you will support individuals experiencing mental health an…
Skills: Interpersonal Skills, Judgement, Coaching, Written Communication, Verbal Communication
Plainville, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
Overview Starting Rate: $19.50/hour Schedule: Monday through Friday 8am-4pm The Day Services Case Manager supports individuals in a day program setting by helping design and implement engaging, person-centered activities…
Skills: Case Management, Person-Centered Planning, Direct Skills Training, Documentation, Curriculum Development
Newton, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
Overview Starting Rate: $18.50/hour Schedule: Tuesday through Saturday 8am-4pm Come join the Advocates team as a Direct Service Worker! In this entry-level role, you will support individuals experiencing mental health an…
Skills: Interpersonal Skills, Coaching, Written Communication, Verbal Communication, Computer Applications
Sterling, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
Overview Starting Rate: $18.50 Schedule: Monday through Friday 8am-4pm As an Employment Specialist, you’ll help individuals with disabilities build confidence, develop job skills, and achieve meaningful employment goals.…
Skills: Job Readiness, Career Exploration, Case Documentation, Interpersonal Communication, Person-Centered Planning
Newton, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
Overview Starting Rate: $18.50/hour Schedule: Thursday through Monday 8am-4pm Come join the Advocates team as a Direct Service Worker! In this entry-level role, you will support individuals experiencing mental health and…
Skills: Medication Management, Crisis Intervention, Case Documentation, Client Coaching, Interpersonal Communication
Bellingham, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
Overview Starting Rate: $18.50/hour Schedule: Sunday Through Wednesday 11pm-9am. As an Awake Overnight Direct Support Staff, you play a critical role in ensuring individuals are supported, secure, and cared for during th…
Skills: Direct Support, Crisis Intervention, Patient Care, Communication, Interpersonal Skills
Framingham, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
Overview Starting rate: $18.50/hour The Direct Care Staff is responsible for supervising the daily activities of the clients, providing ongoing support, guidance and role modeling and facilitating client improvement in t…
Skills: Crisis Intervention, Medication Administration, Case Documentation, Client Supervision, Community Integration
Franklin, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
Overview Starting Rate: $18.50 Schedule: Monday through Friday 8am-4pm As an Employment Specialist, you’ll help individuals with disabilities build confidence, develop job skills, and achieve meaningful employment goals.…
Skills: Job Readiness, Career Exploration, Case Documentation, Interpersonal Communication, Person-Centered Planning
Worcester, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
Overview Starting rate: $20.25/hour Schedule: Tuesday 3pm-11pm, Wednesday 3pm-11pm, Thursday 3pm-11pm, Friday 3pm-11pm, Saturday 3pm-11pm Advocates promotes a healthy work-life balance and offers many generous perks of e…
Skills: Staff Supervision, Resident Care, Service Planning, Medication Administration, Functional Skills Training
Ashland, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
Overview Starting Rate: $18.50/hour Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:30am-3:30pm The Skills Instructor position is a hands-on, entry-level role working with adults who have an intellectual or developmental disability, a…
Skills: Developmental Skills Training, Personal Care, Case Management Collaboration, Community Integration, Crisis Intervention
Upton, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
Overview Starting Rate: $19.00/hour Schedule: Thursday 3pm-11pm, Friday 3pm-11pm, Sunday 11am-6:30pm The Residential Skills Instructor is responsible to implement individual service and behavioral plans and supervise and…
Skills: Behavioral Plan Implementation, Data Collection, Applied Behavioral Therapy, Crisis Intervention, Patient Care
Marlborough, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
Overview Starting Rate: $18.50/hour Schedule: Sunday 8am-10pm, Monday 2pm-10pm We’re looking for enthusiastic, compassionate, and motivated team players to provide meaningful support to individuals in a residential setti…
Skills: Personal Care, Crisis Intervention, Patient Coaching, Interpersonal Communication, Documentation
Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
Overview Starting Rate: $18.50/hour Schedule: Sunday 9am-9pm, Monday 3pm-9am, Tuesday 3pm-9pm We’re looking for enthusiastic, compassionate, and motivated team players to provide meaningful support to individuals in a re…
Skills: Personal Care, Crisis Intervention, Interpersonal Communication, Coaching, Documentation
Worcester, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
Overview Starting Rate: $18.50/hour Schedule: Tuesday-Saturday 8pm-4pm The Recovery Specialist is responsible to assist in the oversight of the daily activities within the assigned program maintaining a milieu environmen…
Skills: Crisis Management, Mediation, Medication Observation, Conflict Resolution, Patient Transport
Attleboro, Massachusetts, United States • On-site
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Provide hands-on daily living support, guidance, and encouragement to adults with developmental disabilities in residential and community settings. Responsibilities include implementing treatment plans, assisting with personal care, and documenting progress toward person-centered goals.
A high school diploma or GED is required, and a valid driver's license with a reliable vehicle is necessary for transporting individuals. Experience in human services is preferred, along with the ability to maintain certifications such as CPR/First Aid and MAP.
We’re looking for enthusiastic, compassionate, and motivated team players to provide meaningful support to individuals in a residential setting. If you’re ready to start—or grow! — your career in human services, this is a great opportunity to make a real impact every day.
As a Direct Support Staff, you’ll provide hands-on support, guidance, and encouragement to adults with developmental disabilities. This is an entry-level role with meaningful responsibilities and the chance to build lasting relationships. In this role, you’ll assist individuals with daily living activities, such as personal care, meals, routines and community outings – while helping them build skills and independence.
Direct support professionals at Advocates enjoy a supportive environment, opportunities for advancement, and a strong commitment to work-life balance.
At Advocates, we provide comprehensive services for people facing developmental, mental health, or other life challenges.
We’re a nonprofit, mission-driven organization with a person-centered approach, empowering the individuals we support to make choices, build independence, and live full, meaningful lives. Our work is rooted in respect, compassion, and inclusion, and we envision a world where individual differences are appreciated and celebrated.
At Advocates, we value the ideas, experiences, and contributions of employees and are committed to fostering a supportive, welcoming culture where everyone can grow and thrive.
Advocates is committed to cultivating a diverse and welcoming community where everyone feels respected and valued. Advocates fosters a culture of inclusion that celebrates and promotes diversity along multiple dimensions, including race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, partnered status, age, national origin, socioeconomic status, religion, ability, culture, and experience.
Caring Partners. Creative Solutions. Better Lives.
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. First, we listen. Then, together, we do what it takes to help people thrive.
Offices: 1881 Worcester Road, Framingham, MA 01701, US · 7 Oakland St, Lexington, Massachusetts 02420, US · 354 Waverly St, Framingham, Massachusetts 01702, US · 257 Ayer Rd, Harvard, Massachusetts 01451, US · 340 Maple St, Marlborough, Massachusetts 01752, US
Caring Partners. Creative Solutions. Better Lives.
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. First, we listen. Then, together, we do what it takes to help people thrive.
Offices: 1881 Worcester Road, Framingham, MA 01701, US · 7 Oakland St, Lexington, Massachusetts 02420, US · 354 Waverly St, Framingham, Massachusetts 01702, US · 257 Ayer Rd, Harvard, Massachusetts 01451, US · 340 Maple St, Marlborough, Massachusetts 01752, US
