Social Services Jobs in Massachusetts (Now Hiring) — 8,776 open — Page 203

Residential Skills Instructor

Upton, Massachusetts, United States · On-site

Mid level

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

Skills Instructor - Autism

Ashland, Massachusetts, United States · On-site

Entry level

Overview Starting rate: $19/hour Schedule: Monday through Friday 8am-3pm The Skills Instructor position is a hands-on, entry-level role working with adults who have an intellectual or developmental disability, autism, or…

Skills: Developmental Skills Training, Personal Care, Crisis Intervention, Case Management Collaboration, Community Integration

Direct Support Staff (Female Only)

Marlborough, Massachusetts, United States · On-site

Entry level

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

Direct Support Staff

Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States · On-site

Entry level

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

Morgan Memorial Goodwill Industries

Arlington ADC Attendant (Weekends)

Arlington, Massachusetts, United States · On-site

$17/hr–$19/hr

Entry level

Morgan Memorial Goodwill Industries' mission is to help individuals with barriers to self-sufficiency to achieve independence and dignity through work. Not charity, but a chance. Join the team at Goodwill, a community ba…

Skills: Customer Service, Donation Sorting, Inventory Tracking, Physical Stamina, Communication

Residential Skills Instructor

Upton, Massachusetts, United States · On-site

Mid level

Overview Starting Rate: $19.00/hour Schedule: Monday 3pm-11pm, Tuesday 3pm-11pm, Thursday 3pm-11pm, Friday 3pm-11pm, Saturday 3pm-11pm The Residential Skills Instructor is responsible to implement individual service and …

Skills: Behavioral Plan Implementation, Data Collection, Applied Behavioral Therapy, Crisis Intervention, Patient Care

Active Day Adult Social Services LLC

Driver (Per-Diem)

Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States · On-site

$20/hr–$22/hr

Entry level

**DAILY PAY AVAILABLE** GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR RETIREES! ** Part-Time and Per-Diem ** Drivers – Adult Day Center / Shuttle Driver Special Needs If you have PASSION, DEDICATION AND A DRIVE to serve others- We will tr…

Skills: Driving, Patient Transport, Vehicle Maintenance, Communication, Time Management

Skills Instructor - Day Supports

Ashland, Massachusetts, United States · On-site

Entry level

Overview Starting Rate: $18.50/hour Schedule: Monday-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, autism, o…

Skills: Developmental Skills Training, Personal Care, Case Management Collaboration, Community Integration, Crisis Intervention

Assistant Program Manager-Female Only

Worcester, Massachusetts, United States · On-site

Entry level

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

Skills Instructor - Day Supports

Ashland, Massachusetts, United States · On-site

Entry level

Overview Starting Rate: $18.50/hour Schedule: Monday through Friday The Skills Instructor position is a hands-on, entry-level role working with adults who have an intellectual or developmental disability, autism, or a br…

Skills: Developmental Skills Training, Personal Care, Case Management Collaboration, Community Integration, Crisis Intervention

Case Manager - Autism

Ashland, Massachusetts, United States · On-site

Mid level

Overview Starting Rate: $19.50/hour The Day Services Case Manager will provide an environment that fosters growth and independence through therapeutic and recreational services and will assist in the design of a developm…

Skills: Case Management, Skills Training, Therapeutic Service Planning, Behavioral Assessment, Community Integration

Bay Cove Human Services

RCM Systems Support Manager - Accounting

Boston, Massachusetts, United States · On-site

$90k–$95k/yr

Senior

Bay Cove Human Services’ mission is to partner with people to overcome challenges and realize personal potential. Bay Cove pursues this mission by providing individualized and compassionate services to people facin…

Skills: Revenue Cycle Management, Technical Support, Medical Billing Systems, Electronic Health Records, Advanced Excel

Benchmark Senior Living at Nashua Crossings

Activities Director - Assisted Living

Lincoln, Massachusetts, United States · On-site

$60k–$67k/yr

Mid level

Join, stay, and grow with Benchmark. Activities/Program Director, Assisted Living IS CREATIVITY YOUR PASSION? The Commons in Lincoln is looking for a full time Activities/Program Director for our Assisted Living communit…

Skills: Program Development, Team Leadership, Budgeting, Payroll Processing, Vendor Management

Direct Support Staff

Boston, Massachusetts, United States · On-site

Entry level

Overview Starting Rate: $19.00/hour Schedule: Wednesday 3pm-11pm, Thursday 3pm-11pm, Friday 3pm-11pm, Sunday 11pm-9am We’re looking for enthusiastic, compassionate, and motivated team players to provide meaningful suppor…

Skills: Personal Care, Crisis Intervention, Interpersonal Communication, Coaching, Documentation

Direct Support Staff

Newton, Massachusetts, United States · On-site

Entry level

Overview Starting Rate: $19.00/hour Schedule: Saturday 9am-11pm, Sunday 9am-3pm, and Friday 3-11pm We’re looking for enthusiastic, compassionate, and motivated team players to provide meaningful support to individuals in…

Skills: Personal Care, Crisis Intervention, Interpersonal Communication, Coaching, Documentation

Employment Specialist

Franklin, Massachusetts, United States · On-site

Entry level

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

Vice President of Data and Analytics

Framingham, Massachusetts, United States · On-site

$150k–$190k/yr

Senior+

Overview Salary: $150,000-$190,000 Schedule: Monday through Friday 8am-5pm The Vice President of Data and Analytics provides executive leadership for the organization’s enterprise analytics and data governance strategy. …

Skills: Enterprise Analytics Strategy, Data Governance, Predictive Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning

Residential Skills Instructor

Upton, Massachusetts, United States · On-site

Mid level

Overview Starting Rate: $19.00/hour Schedule: Sunday 9am-11pm, Monday 3pm-11pm, Tuesday 3pm-11pm, Wednesday 2pm-11pm The Residential Skills Instructor is responsible to implement individual service and behavioral plans a…

Skills: Behavioral Plan Implementation, Data Collection, Applied Behavioral Therapy, Crisis Intervention, Patient Care

Recovery Specialist- Male Only

Worcester, Massachusetts, United States · On-site

Entry level

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

Direct Support Staff

Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States · On-site

Entry level

Overview Starting Rate: $18.50/hour Schedule: Thursday 4pm-11pm, Friday 9am-10pm, Saturday 3pm-11pm, Sunday 9am-3pm, Monday 9am-3pm We’re looking for enthusiastic, compassionate, and motivated team players to provide mea…

Skills: Personal Care, Crisis Intervention, Communication, Coaching, Documentation

Residential Skills Instructor

Upton, Massachusetts, United States • On-site

Mid level

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Part-time
high school
RBT Certification Funding
Posted 19d ago
Apply by Jul 17
~24 hrs/week

Responsibilities

Implement individual service and behavioral plans while supervising daily activities to support the independence of individuals with developmental challenges. Provide developmental skills training, community integration, and maintain a clean, supportive home environment.

Requirements

Requires a High School Diploma or GED and three years of experience in Human Services. Must possess a valid driver's license, access to an insured vehicle, and the ability to perform physical interventions during crises.

Full job description

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 support the daily activities of individuals, providing ongoing support, guidance, and role modeling on a consistent basis. The Residential Skills Instructor will provide developmental skills training through recreational and therapeutic services, as well as community integration to foster a learning environment.

We will pay for you to get RBT certified for this position!

Who We Are

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.

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma/GED

Shift

Blended Shift

Responsibilities

Report to shift on time ready to spend at least 95 percent of working hours in personal contact with individuals.
Assist individuals through implementation of all goals and objectives
Implement behavior plans and treatment plans developed by program leadership and program clinicians.
Track and report data related to these plans according to the Agency expectations.
Participate in planning and implementation of daily activity schedule and daily routine
Support individuals in their home and help individuals to become an active member of their community by actively seeking out integrated activities.
Assist individuals in Self-Advocacy, decision-making and empowerment.
Provide ongoing support, guidance and role modeling for individuals.
Assist individuals with home maintenance and perform cleaning duties as assigned.
Assist individuals to identify and develop person centered goals and plans to address any concerns, wants or needs they have.
Prepare summaries of interaction and objective behavioral observations of clients at the end of shift; clinical notes and data collection using Microsoft Outlook.
Lift and transfer individuals as needed.
Provide transportation as needed.
Maintain all mandatory core certifications (First Aid, CPR, Safety Care, MAP, HR/DPPC etc)
Implements the principles of Safety Care appropriately and other program specific safety trainings.
Encourage and provide opportunities for community participation and membership.
Schedule attend and document appointments as assigned.
Safeguard individuals’ monetary funds.
Report significant issues (health, behavioral, psychiatric) to the appropriate supervisor in a timely fashion. Document issues/incidents according to agency and division guidelines
Perform physical intervention in the event of a client crisis.
Attends and actively participates in supervision, staff meetings and trainings
Ensure that individuals we support are treated with dignity and respect in accordance with Advocates’ Human Rights Policy and the Advocates Way.
Perform all duties in accordance with the agency’s policies and procedures.

Qualifications

High School diploma or GED, with three years working in Human Services.
Experience implementing behavioral plans and data collecting.
Experience with utilizing/implementing applied behavioral therapy preferred.
Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
High energy level and ability to function in a team atmosphere and independently.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing and ability to use good judgment.
Strongly prefer that a candidate will have a demonstrated understanding of and competence in serving culturally diverse populations
Commitment to providing a clean homelike environment for the individuals.
Ability to operate agency vehicles
Strong computer knowledge
Must hold a valid drivers’ license. Must have access to an operational and insured vehicle and be willing to use it to transport individuals.

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.

Related keywords

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About Advocates

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Caring Partners. Creative Solutions. Better Lives.

Industry: Non-profit Organizations
Company size: 1,001-5,000 employees
Founded: 1975
Headquarters: Framingham, MA
LinkedIn followers: 10,026

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

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Social Services jobs in Massachusetts pay?

Based on 1733 listings with disclosed salaries, most social services jobs in Massachusetts pay between $60k–$107k per year. Individual offers vary with seniority, company size, and specialization.

How many Social Services jobs are open in Massachusetts right now?

There are currently 8,776 open social services positions in Massachusetts listed on Clera. New openings are added daily as companies post roles.

Which companies are hiring for Social Services roles in Massachusetts?

Companies currently hiring include MassDEP, Venture Community Services, Guardian Angel Senior Services, Vinfen, Seven Hills Foundation, among others. Browse the listings above to see every active employer.

Are there remote or hybrid Social Services jobs in Massachusetts?

Yes — 974 of the 8776 open social services positions offer remote or hybrid work (146 remote, 828 hybrid).

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