Company Profile

Advocates

Company Overview

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.

Company History

Founded in 1975 by a group of volunteers providing patient rehabilitation services on the grounds of Westborough State Hospital, Advocates is now one of the largest human services organizations in the state. Today, Advocates employs over 1000 staff members and serves 20,000 individuals at over 100 sites across Eastern and Central Massachusetts.

Benefits

Full-time Advocates professionals enjoy many perks of employment, including but not limited to:
• Strong focus on teamwork and allowed flexibility
• Competitive compensation
• Endless growth opportunities
• Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance options
• Generous earned time
• 401K/403b
• Tuition reimbursement
• Career training tools
• Employee Assistance Program

Positions Available
  • 10 days ago

    Assistant Program Manager - Female Only

    Advocates - Mission Park, Massachusetts - Boston Metro, United States

    *Starting rate $20.75/hour*The Assistant Program Manager will assist the Program Manager with supervisory responsibilities within a group home setting. This role will also ensure the smooth operation of caregiver services provided by Direct Support staff to adults who identify with developmental disabilities. Advocates promotes a healthy work-life balance and offers many generous perks of employment and room for advancement. We are a strong-knit community that values the ideas and contributions ...

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  • 27 days ago

    Teacher Assistant - The Darnell School

    Advocates - Hudson, Massachusetts - MetroWest, United States

    Starting Rate: $21.50/hourPromote the values, dreams and potential of individuals with developmental disabilities through education and meaningful activities. Who we are at the Darnell School Our mission is to teach, support and empower people with disabilities to live meaningful lives based on their needs and choices. 766 approved private school for students ages 9-22 with a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder, developmental disabilities and/or behavioral challenge. Spacious classrooms ...

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  • 27 days ago

    Speech Language Pathology Assistant -The Darnell School

    Advocates - Hudson, Massachusetts - MetroWest, United States

    Starting Rate: $30/hourThe Speech Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) will create specific communication programs for our students according to IEP goals. The SLPA will be responsible for working directly with all students, monitoring progress of communication programs, and collaborating with head teacher and classroom staff to implement IEP objectives. The SLPA will also assist the SLP in conducting communication assessments as well as presenting at IEP and three-year evaluation meetings. ...

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  • 27 days ago

    Lead Classroom Assistant - The Darnell School

    Advocates - Hudson, Massachusetts - MetroWest, United States

    Rate: $26-$33.26(Rate determined by degree and experience) Opening for full-time Lead Classroom Assistant 37.5 hours (8am-3:30pm Mon-Fri) 221-day school program serving students with autism and IDD Located in Hudson, MA Who we are at the Darnell SchoolOur mission is to teach, support and empower people with disabilities to live meaningful lives based on their needs and choices. 766 approved private school for students ages 9-22 with a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder, developmental ...

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  • 1 month, 4 days ago

    Bilingual Administrative Assistant/Clinic Receptionist

    Advocates - Marlboro, Massachusetts - MetroWest, United States

    *Starting rate $18/hour*promotes a healthy work-life balance and offers many generous perks of employment and room for advancement. We are a strong-knit community that values the ideas and contributions of our staff. The Bilingual Administrative Assistant will provide overall administrative support to the division. This role is responsible for maintaining efficient and accurate office procedures, providing clerical support to the division staff, keeping meeting minutes, and maintaining administrative ...

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