Direct Support Professional - Adult Services

Latham Centers
  • Massachusetts
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    Adult Residential Direct Support Professional

    Hiring Multiple Candidates – Full-Time & Part Time!
     
    Employee Housing Available! 
    Whether you're looking to relocate to Cape Cod or already live on the Cape and are searching for housing, we offer employee housing to help make life easier. Plus, enjoy full-time opportunities, paid training, and room to grow your career!
     
    Up to $1,000 Sign-On Bonus
    30–40 Hours/Week:
    $300 paid after 60 days
    $700 paid after 120 days
    Total: $1,000

    20–29 Hours/Week:
    $200 paid after 60 days
    $300 paid after 120 days
    Total: $500
     
    Latham Centers, a world-renowned leader in supporting individuals with complex special needs, including Prader-Willi syndrome, is seeking compassionate and dedicated Direct Support Professionals (DSPs). In this role, you will provide personalized care, support daily living skills, and foster community engagement for adults in our residential programs.

    Locations: Yarmouth, Sandwich, Wareham, Brewster, Dennis, Plymouth, and Barnstable
    Compensation: $20.20-$21.85 per hour (based on experience)
    Schedule: Full-Time or Part-Time

    No Experience? No Problem! We welcome individuals who are eager to learn and committed to making a difference. If you have a caring heart, strong communication skills, and a desire to be part of a supportive team, we will provide all the training and guidance you need to succeed. Many of our leaders began their careers as DSPs, so there’s plenty of opportunity for growth.

    Key Responsibilities:
    • Prepare and serve meals, ensuring dietary restrictions and menu guidelines are followed.
    • Assist with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and eating.
    • Administer medications (including PRN), follow all MAP procedures, and monitor medical needs.
    • Conduct awake/asleep fire drills, provide therapeutic crisis intervention when necessary, and implement all support, behavior, and medical plans.
    • Ensure cleanliness of the home and assist residents with maintaining personal and shared spaces.
    • Transport individuals and support them in activities like personal shopping, banking, and recreational outings.
    • Work effectively with staff, supervisors, and outside providers to ensure individuals’ progress and well-being.
    • Complete required daily documentation in Therap, attend all mandatory trainings and supervisions, and maintain up-to-date certifications.
    • Support individuals with any additional responsibilities as requested by a supervisor.
    Requirements:
    • High School Diploma or GED
    • Valid driver’s license
    • Willingness to learn and commitment to helping adults with disabilities
    • Preferred: One year of experience working with individuals with special needs or in an adult residential environment
    • Ability to intervene in extreme behavior situations to ensure safety
    Benefits:
    • Generous 5 weeks of Paid Time Off
    • Comprehensive health plans with 75% of deductible covered through an HRA
    • Tuition reimbursement for continuous learning
    • Childcare reimbursement
    • 403(b) Retirement plan match (up to 5%)
    • Temporary individual housing may be available, based on availability
    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.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationMassachusetts
    Websitehttps://www.lathamcenters.org/careers/

    Skills

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    • Cook Dishesunmatched
    • Crisis Interventionunmatched
    • Digital Signal Processing (DSP)unmatched
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    • Health Planunmatched
    • High School Diplomaunmatched
    • Legalunmatched
    • Medical Treatmentunmatched
    • Medication Administrationunmatched
    • Professional Servicesunmatched
    • Retirement Planunmatched
    • Special Needsunmatched
    • Training/Teachingunmatched

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