Advocates

Earlier this week, Autism Alliance’s Allison Daigle and Pam McKillop spoke at Advocates for Autism of Massachusetts’ 20th Annual Autism Advocacy Day. At the event, which honored Representative Christine Barber and Senator Cindy Friedman, Allison and Pam shared the story of our Autism Welcoming program, highlighting the importance of sensory-friendly community spaces that welcome people with autism and their families. Check out these photos of our team at the state house!

An all-female residential home in Northborough, MA, is seeking a dedicated leader to oversee a supportive program for four wonderful women with developmental disabilities. They're fun, energetic, and a joy to work with, making every day rewarding! If you’re passionate about making a difference, skilled in program management, and eager to foster an inclusive community, we’d love to hear from you. Learn more here: https://loom.ly/vp6N9lg

We had a great time last month at the Brain Injury Association of MA Annual Conference! The conference brings together professionals, caregivers, survivors, and family members for meaningful discussions and learning opportunities. Special thanks to the Advocates team for their dedication and contributions to this important event!

Are you a mental health provider passionate about making a real impact in your community? Our Natick Co-Response Jail Diversion team is hiring a clinician! As a co-response clinician, you’ll work alongside law enforcement, responding to calls for service to support individuals experiencing mental health crises. Learn more at https://loom.ly/ySIdWQg

Our day habilitation program in Ashland is looking for an LPN! This is a full-time position with daytime weekday hours - no weekends or major holidays. A $5,000 sign-on bonus and generous benefits are offered. New graduates welcome! Learn more here: https://loom.ly/u9mNALs

Bring your accounting experience to Advocates and help people thrive! The contracts and grants manager oversees our accounts receivable process for contracts and grants billing and analysis and supervises a team of accounts receivable accountants. Learn more here: https://loom.ly/rrzsous

We had a great time earlier this month at the Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce Home & Community Expo! Many thanks to all of our Blackstone Valley neighbors for an excellent community event!

Our Ashland team is seeking a case manager! As case manager, you'll support individuals in reaching their full potential through skill development in a day program setting. You'll offer therapeutic and recreational services and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to design and implement a comprehensive developmental skills training program. Learn more about this position here: https://loom.ly/Fbgf-AA

Looking to join a collaborative team? Our Lawrence team is looking for a Bilingual Outpatient Clinician! The clinician will provide comprehensive outpatient counseling to children, adolescents, adults, and families in need of services. Ideal candidates should speak Spanish or Portuguese. Learn more about this position here: https://loom.ly/AwAH9UQ

Last fall, our Director of Communication Access shared a powerful video about the Deaf, Deafblind, and Hard of Hearing Tax, a set of unique financial and systemic barriers that disproportionately impact Deaf and hard of hearing individuals. That video sparked important conversations within our organization, and one significant disparity noted was our lack of insurance coverage for hearing aids for adults. Thanks to the advocacy of staff and the dedicated work of our benefits team, we’re so pleased to be able to offer improved hearing aid coverage for both children and adults, effective April 1.   While improved insurance coverage is just one small step toward equity, we celebrate this progress and recognize 2axend and everyone who advocated and worked behind the scenes to make this happen. Your voices matter, and together, we are building a more accessible and inclusive workplace.   #TheDDBHHTax