Careers – Be Part of Changing the Game

Advocates for Life Skills & Opportunity (ALSO) is a nonprofit organization providing person-directed supported living, residential and employment services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities since 1997. As advocates, we partner with children and adults in their homes, workplaces and communities, empowering each person to lead an independent, self-directed life filled with choice, dignity and belonging.

Our services focus on what matters most: promoting independence, building life skills, fostering meaningful community connections and supporting job development and employment pathways. We are committed to innovating with assistive technology and advancing person-centered supports that help people live the life they choose.

At ALSO, we believe it is our responsibility to uphold our core values through competent, caring and high-quality services. This work brings out the bold, the brave, the curious, the passionate and the compassionate.

When you join ALSO, you join a community of advocates who make a real difference every single day. Together, we create opportunities, open doors and support people in designing the life of their choosing.

Direct Support Pro

Direct Support Professionals bring our mission to life by supporting people in their daily routines, personal goals and community involvement. They are advocates for the people we serve and agents of change in the community. DSPs receive on-the-job training while working with people supported in their day-to-day lives.

Program Manager

Program Managers lead teams of DSPs and oversee the day-to-day support provided in ALSO’s services. They ensure high-quality, person-centered support and help create environments where individuals thrive, grow and direct their own lives.

Employment Professional / Job Coach

Employment Professionals support people experiencing intellectual or developmental disabilities as they prepare for, obtain and succeed in the jobs of their choice. They promote independence, skill-building and inclusion in workplaces across the communities we serve.

Children’s Support Professional

Children’s Support Professionals empower teens and young adults during key life transitions—such as moving from school to social settings, building independent living skills or increasing community involvement. They help foster confidence, capability and meaningful participation every day.

And More Opportunities Are Available

These highlighted roles are just the beginning. When you click Apply, you’ll find many more ways to join our team—from administrative and clinical positions to community-based roles and leadership opportunities. Whatever your path, you’ll be part of work that inspires choice, dignity, independence and belonging.

Medical & Dental Insurance

ALSO offers an Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA), giving you choice in selecting coverage that fits your family’s health needs, your location, and your budget.

• ALSO pays 85% of employee medical insurance and 25% of medical coverage for spouses and children
• Insurance may include vision benefits, depending on your plan
• 100% employer-paid dental coverage for employees and 50% employer-paid dental coverage for spouses and children
• For Medicare eligible advocates, ALSO provides reimbursement for Medicare premiums
• No need to go through the insurance process on your own, we make signing up easy with the Zizzle platform

Life Insurance

• A free $5,000 life insurance policy for all full-time advocates

Additional Health & Savings Options

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for dependent care and healthcare savings
• HSA insurance options

Paid Time Off, Holidays & Work-Life Balance

• PTO Accrues With Tenure: Your vacation and sick time grow with your years of service, because tenure matters here.
• 10 Paid Holidays: Including a floating holiday and a birthday holiday you can use when it works best for you.
• Holiday Pay at Double Time: Advocates who work on an observed holiday earn double-time pay, recognizing the importance of your commitment and the critical nature of the work.
• Flexible Scheduling: Multiple shift options allow you to balance your work and personal life.

Retirement

• ALSO contributes to your 401k retirement with a 2% employer match, where both Traditional and Roth options are available to support your long-term financial goals

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

• ALSO is a qualifying employer for federal student loan forgiveness programs.

To submit an ADA Accommodation Request form to request an adjustment to any job description at ALSO, please fill out this form and email it to melissal@alsoweb.org