What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional position at Latham Centers?
Are you ready to kickstart your career with purpose? Latham invites you to join our world-renowned non-profit human services organization serving children and adults with complex disabilities - including Prader-Willi syndrome and other rare diseases and disorders.
Passionate About Making a Difference? So Are We! Start your career with us and choose the perfect role for you:
- Direct Support Professionals
- Awake Overnight Counselors
As a direct care worker, you will:
- Provide personalized support with daily living activities
- Facilitate recreational and therapeutic activities.
- Promote well-being and independence of individuals.
- Show compassion, patience, and strong interpersonal skills.
Latham offers housing based on availability!
Benefits:
- Generous 5 weeks of Paid Time Off
- Top-notch health plans (with Latham covering the first 75% of the deductible through an HRA)
- Tuition reimbursement for continuous learning
- Childcare reimbursement
- 403(b) Retirement fund match to secure your future (up to 5%!)
Full-time, part-time, or per diem (Day shift, Weekday shift, Weekend shift, Overnight shift, Evening shift)—take your pick! We have careers waiting for you in our Wareham location.
Join Our Compassionate Community: No experience? No problem! If you have a High School Diploma or GED and a heart brimming with compassion, we want you on our direct care team. As a Latham Centers team member, you can access comprehensive training programs and ongoing professional development opportunities.
Shape Futures, One Life at a Time: At Latham, we're not just a team; we're a family dedicated to helping students and adults with disabilities live their best lives. Join us as Direct Support Professionals, Behavior Specialists, Teacher Support Specialists, Medical Assistants, Awake Overnight Counselors, and Social Services Case Aides in creating brighter tomorrows, one meaningful connection at a time.
Latham Centers, Inc. (Latham) provides equal opportunity for all individuals served and employed. Latham does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, age, veteran status, or any other category protected under applicable law in treatment or employment at Latham, admission or access to Latham, or any other aspect of the programs and activities that Latham operates.
