Shared Living Placement Specialist

Latham Centers
  • Massachusetts
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    Shared Living Placement Specialist

    Latham Centers is seeking a Shared Living Placement Specialist to support our Adult Services team. This role coordinates person-centered placements for individuals receiving services through the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS), while supporting provider recruitment, respite coordination, and placement stability. The ideal candidate is organized, relationship-driven, and passionate about supporting adults with complex needs in community-based settings.

    Schedule:  Monday 9:00am-3:00pm, Tuesday-Thursday 9:00am-6:00pm, Friday 9:00am-3:00pm
    Location: Yarmouth, MA (Position will be based out of Yarmouth, but also covering Cape as well as Southeastern MA. Must use own vehicle for transportation, mileage reimbursed) 
    Compensation: $24.00-$25.00 per hour

    Key Responsibilities:
    • Coordinate person-centered placements for individuals served through DDS
    • Assess individual needs, strengths, preferences, and support requirements
    • Manage referrals, intake documentation, and placement records
    • Coordinate interviews, meet-and-greets, home visits, and transitions
    • Recruit and develop Shared Living providers through outreach and networking
    • Maintain provider pipelines and placement tracking systems
    • Coordinate respite services and maintain resource lists
    • Monitor placement progress and address barriers to stability
    • Support crisis intervention and problem-solving related to placements
    • Collaborate with case managers, clinicians, nursing, program leadership, and DDS
    • Maintain accurate documentation in compliance with agency and DDS requirements
    • Support administrative processes including CORI, MassHealth, DTA, and Social Security documentation
    Requirements:
    • High School Diploma or GED required
    • Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred
    • Valid driver’s license
    • Ability to physically intervene in instances of extreme behavior
    • Basic computer skills
    • Independently motivated, innovative, and highly organized
    • Experience working with adults with special needs preferred
    • Administrative or coordination experience preferred
    • CPI, CPR/First Aid, and MAP certification (or ability to obtain)
    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 (up to 5%)
    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.

    Numbers & Facts

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

    Skills

    • Administrative Skillsunmatched
    • CPR Certificationunmatched
    • Case Managementunmatched
    • Childcareunmatched
    • Computer Skillsunmatched
    • Crisis Interventionunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Driver's Licenseunmatched
    • First Aidunmatched
    • Geneticsunmatched
    • High School Diplomaunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Legalunmatched
    • Needs Assessmentunmatched
    • Nursingunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Reimbursementunmatched
    • Special Needsunmatched

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