Government Jobs in Massachusetts with F-1 CPT Sponsorship
Massachusetts is a strong market for government F-1 CPT roles, with opportunities spanning federal agencies, state departments, and research-linked public institutions across Boston, Cambridge, and Springfield. Employers like the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, MassDOT, and federal offices in the Greater Boston area regularly bring on international students through CPT arrangements tied to graduate programs.
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Starting rate: $18.50/hour
Direct Care Staff encourage and support individuals to lead fulfilling and more independent lives, focusing on empowerment, awareness and inclusion. In this role, you will partner with brain injury survivors to assist with daily activities such as household management, shopping and community-based appointments.
Advocates promotes a healthy work-life balance and offers room for advancement and many generous perks of employment. We are a strong-knit community that values the ideas and contributions of staff members.
Are you ready to make a difference?
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED
High School Diploma/GED
SHIFT
Blended Shift
ADDITIONAL SHIFT DETAILS
Relief
Responsibilities
- Assist residents with all Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) including showering, dressing, grooming, toileting, mobility, feeding, taking medications, and Range of Motion (ROM) exercises, both in the home and in the community. Assist with weighing program participants, take vital signs, gathers and records other data as requested.
- Focusing on empowerment, collaborate with residents to develop treatment and behavior plans, and goal building and achievement.
- Teach and model appropriate social and independent living skills. Encourage individuals to perform tasks as independently as possible and to participate in activities.
- Actively participate in resident, family, team and staff meetings.
- Accurately document progress and shift notes, changes to treatment and behavior plans, etc. Recognize and appropriately respond to changes in residents’ status or behavior.
QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or equivalent degree. One year experience providing direct care with people who have cognitive or developmental disabilities preferred.
- Enthusiasm, motivation, open-mindedness, creativity, and the desire to thrive in a collaborative, team-based environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and sound judgement.
- Ability to operate basic computer applications.
- Must hold a valid driver's license, have access to an operational and insured vehicle and be willing to use it to transport clients. May also drive company-owned wheelchair lift-equipped van.
- Strongly prefer a candidate that will have a demonstrated understanding of and competence in serving culturally diverse populations.
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.
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Starting rate: $18.50/hour
Direct Care Staff encourage and support individuals to lead fulfilling and more independent lives, focusing on empowerment, awareness and inclusion. In this role, you will partner with brain injury survivors to assist with daily activities such as household management, shopping and community-based appointments.
Advocates promotes a healthy work-life balance and offers room for advancement and many generous perks of employment. We are a strong-knit community that values the ideas and contributions of staff members.
Are you ready to make a difference?
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED
High School Diploma/GED
SHIFT
Blended Shift
ADDITIONAL SHIFT DETAILS
Relief
Responsibilities
- Assist residents with all Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) including showering, dressing, grooming, toileting, mobility, feeding, taking medications, and Range of Motion (ROM) exercises, both in the home and in the community. Assist with weighing program participants, take vital signs, gathers and records other data as requested.
- Focusing on empowerment, collaborate with residents to develop treatment and behavior plans, and goal building and achievement.
- Teach and model appropriate social and independent living skills. Encourage individuals to perform tasks as independently as possible and to participate in activities.
- Actively participate in resident, family, team and staff meetings.
- Accurately document progress and shift notes, changes to treatment and behavior plans, etc. Recognize and appropriately respond to changes in residents’ status or behavior.
QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or equivalent degree. One year experience providing direct care with people who have cognitive or developmental disabilities preferred.
- Enthusiasm, motivation, open-mindedness, creativity, and the desire to thrive in a collaborative, team-based environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and sound judgement.
- Ability to operate basic computer applications.
- Must hold a valid driver's license, have access to an operational and insured vehicle and be willing to use it to transport clients. May also drive company-owned wheelchair lift-equipped van.
- Strongly prefer a candidate that will have a demonstrated understanding of and competence in serving culturally diverse populations.
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.
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Which government employers in Massachusetts sponsor F-1 CPT visas?
Federal agencies with a significant presence in Massachusetts, including offices of the Department of Defense, Department of Energy, and the Environmental Protection Agency's Region 1 headquarters in Boston, have historically hosted CPT students. At the state level, agencies like MassDOT, the Department of Public Health, and the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs work with universities to place graduate students in CPT-eligible roles. Sponsorship availability varies by agency and fiscal year.
Which cities in Massachusetts have the most government F-1 CPT sponsorship jobs?
Boston concentrates the highest volume of government CPT opportunities given its density of federal offices, state agency headquarters, and proximity to universities like Northeastern, Boston University, and Harvard. Cambridge hosts government-affiliated research programs, particularly through connections to MIT and federal lab partnerships. Worcester and Springfield have state agency offices that occasionally offer CPT placements, though at lower volume than the Greater Boston area.
What types of government roles typically qualify for F-1 CPT sponsorship in Massachusetts?
CPT-eligible government roles in Massachusetts tend to fall in policy analysis, public health research, environmental science, data analytics, urban planning, and information technology. These positions must be directly tied to a student's degree program and require university authorization before work begins. Internships and graduate assistantships within state or federal agencies are the most common qualifying arrangements. Roles that are purely administrative and unrelated to a student's field of study generally do not qualify.
How do I find government F-1 CPT sponsorship jobs in Massachusetts?
Migrate Mate is a job board built specifically for international students and visa holders, making it easier to filter for government F-1 CPT roles in Massachusetts without sorting through positions that don't support work authorization. You can search by state, visa type, and industry to surface agencies and contractors actively hiring CPT students. Because CPT requires university coordination, confirm with your DSO before applying, but Migrate Mate helps you identify where to focus your search.
Are there any Massachusetts-specific considerations for government F-1 CPT sponsorship?
Massachusetts has a large concentration of research universities with established CPT frameworks, which gives students more leverage when approaching state and federal agencies about structured internship arrangements. Some state agencies require background checks or security clearances even for CPT interns, which can affect timelines. Students at schools like UMass Amherst or Northeastern should verify that their specific CPT authorization aligns with the agency's internship start date, since government hiring cycles often follow fixed procurement or fiscal calendars.
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