Direct Support Professional - Adult Services

About the role

Join us at Latham Centers where you can make a real difference in the lives of individuals with complex disabilities. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, competitive pay, and flexible work arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with students/residents diagnosed with Prader-Willi Syndrome and individuals with a trauma background.
• Assist with supervised group and individual therapy, crisis intervention, and supervision.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers and educational administration to meet students' Individualized Education Plan goals and implement the common core.
• Flexible hours and work week based on your school's requirements.

Requirements

• High School degree or GED.
• Ability to handle children in crisis safely, with compassion.

Qualifications

• High School degree or GED.
• Ability to handle children in crisis safely, with compassion.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience working with individuals with complex disabilities.
• Ability to handle children in crisis safely and with compassion.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• $3 per hour weekend differential.
• Up to 5 weeks of Earned Time Away in the first year of employment.
• Up to a 5% employer match for the 403b retirement plan.
• Childcare reimbursement available after 120 days of employment.
• Tuition reimbursement available after 1 year of employment.

Pay

• Competitive pay with a $3 per hour weekend differential.

Schedule

• Flexible hours and work week based on your school's requirements.

Teamwork

You will not meet more dedicated and helpful colleagues. When I first started at Latham, I was petrified with starting my career. I soon realized how united and supportive the staff are. And the students are out of this world. They are creative, funny, and eager to learn. I could not ask for a better working environment. I’m lucky!

Internship Opportunities

Located in Brewster, our Interns will work on our beautiful, 3-acre campus, which includes 4 college dorm-like residential living situations, an approved Department of Elementary and Secondary school, with nursing and a physician directly on-campus. You will have the opportunity to work directly with students/residents diagnosed with Prader-Willi Syndrome and individuals with a trauma background.

Retirement Program

• Latham provides up to a 5% employer match for any employee enrolled in the 403b retirement plan.

Childcare Reimbursement

• Available to all benefited employees after 120 days of employment.

Paid Training and Tuition Reimbursement

• Latham provides training opportunities to help staff advance skills and professional growth.
• Tuition reimbursement is available to benefited employees after 1 year of employment.

Locations

• Cape Cod
• South Eastern MA

Employee Benefits Summary

• Benefits are available to full or part-time employees who work 20 hours or more per week in a regular position.
• Eligibility is generally the first day of the 3rd month of employment or at open enrollment in July.
• Details are provided through Supervisors, Human Resources, and the collective bargaining agreement.
• The benefits package is reviewed periodically and subject to change.

Ways to Give

• A gift to Latham Centers will make a difference in the life of each and every individual we serve.
• To make it as easy as possible for you to donate, we offer a variety of gift vehicles.