Per Diem Direct Support Professional (DSP) – Adult Services

Why Join Us?

Make a Difference!

At Latham, we're dedicated to providing compassionate care and support to individuals with complex disabilities, empowering them to lead fulfilling lives. By joining us, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve every single day.

Comprehensive Benefits Package

• Three medical plans with 87% coverage for individual and 65% for family plans, along with contributions covering 75% of the deductible.
• Dental and vision insurance options.

Competitive Pay/Paid Time Off

• $3 per hour weekend differential.
• Full time employees accrue 5 weeks of Earned Time Away in the first year of employment.

Housing

• Latham may be able to provide temporary individual housing based on availability.

Retirement Program

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

Childcare Reimbursement

• Childcare reimbursement is 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

• Locations across Cape Cod and Southeastern 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.

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!

Training | Experience | Opportunity | Development

• Licensed Special Education Teachers and Special Education Teachers can 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.
• Interns will work directly with students/residents diagnosed with Prader-Willi Syndrome and individuals with a trauma background.
• Training opportunities are provided to help staff advance skills and professional growth.

Qualifications

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

Contact Information

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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.