Join Latham Centers – Make a Real Difference Every Day!
Are you looking for a career that truly matters? At Latham Centers, a nationally recognized leader in supporting children and adults with complex special needs—including Prader-Willi syndrome—we’re hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to join our compassionate, mission-driven team.

We have multiple opportunities for:

Children’s DSPs: Provide hands-on support, teach life skills, and foster independence and confidence for children with disabilities.
Adult DSPs: Assist adults with daily living, skill-building, and community engagement to help them live with dignity and joy.
Float DSPs: Enjoy a flexible, dynamic schedule, working across multiple residences and programs, keeping every day exciting and varied.

Why You’ll Love Working at Latham:

Meaningful Impact: You’ll make a real difference in the lives of children and adults, helping them grow, thrive, and achieve independence.
No Experience Needed: We provide comprehensive training—you just need compassion, dedication, and a willingness to learn.
Career Growth: Many of our leaders started as DSPs—there’s room to grow, advance, and build a fulfilling career.
Flexible Schedules: Choose a consistent schedule or the variety of a float role.
Supportive Team Environment: Work alongside compassionate colleagues, clinical staff, and supervisors who value collaboration, respect, and teamwork.

What You’ll Do as a Direct Support Professional:

Assist with daily living activities, meal preparation, and medication administration
Plan and lead structured activities and recreational outings
Implement support and behavior plans tailored to each individual
Provide positive role modeling, guidance, and informal counseling
Create a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment for all residents

Locations: Across Cape Cod including Brewster, Dennis, Yarmouth, South Yarmouth, Sandwich, Wareham

Compensation: $18.82-$20.31

Benefits:

Generous 5 weeks of Paid Time Off
Top-notch health plans (with Latham covering the first 75% of the deductible through an HRA)
Dental and Vision Plans
Optional Pet Insurance
Fitness Reimbursement
Tuition reimbursement for continuous learning
Childcare reimbursement
403(b) Retirement fund match to secure your future (up to 5%!)

Qualifications & Requirements:

High School Diploma or GED required
CPR/First Aid & CPI preferred (training provided if needed)
Valid driver’s license preferred for some roles
Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills
Compassion, patience, and a commitment to making a difference

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 operate.

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