Direct Support Professional | SIGN-ON BONUS UP TO $1000

Latham Centers, Inc.; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO (5 weeks)

Health insurance

Mental health counseling

Urgent care visits

Pet insurance

Fitness reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

Latham Centers, Inc. is seeking Direct Support Professionals to build meaningful relationships, teach life skills, and help individuals with complex needs achieve independence.

Join a team with a generous sign-on bonus up to $1000, strong benefits, and exciting opportunities across Cape Cod; multiple full-time and part-time shifts available.

No experience? We offer comprehensive training and career growth within a compassionate, inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
• Valid driver's license for some positions.
• Basic computer skills.
• Customer service, retail, hospitality, education, childcare, or healthcare experience is a plus and highly transferable to this role.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with activities of daily living, meal preparation, and medication administration.
• Plan and lead structured activities, recreational outings, and community experiences.
• Teach and reinforce life skills that promote independence.
• Implement individualized support and behavior plans.
• Provide positive role modeling, encouragement, guidance, and informal counseling.
• Create a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment.
• Build meaningful relationships with the individuals you support.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Position:Direct Support Professional | SIGN-ON BONUS UP TO $1000

Location: Barnstable County, MA, MA

Job Id:873

# of Openings:1

Are you looking for a career where you can make a real difference every day? At Latham Centers, our Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) do more than provide care—they build relationships, teach valuable life skills, create opportunities for independence, and help the people we support live meaningful lives.
Latham is a nationally recognized leader in supporting children and adults with complex special needs, including Prader-Willi syndrome. We're looking for compassionate, dependable people to join our team!
Compensation: $20.20–$21.85 per hour (based on experience)
Location: Across Cape Cod, including Brewster, Dennis, Yarmouth, South Yarmouth, Sandwich, and Wareham
Schedule: Multiple full-time and part-time opportunities available
Up to $1,000 Sign-On Bonus!

A Day in the Life of a DSP

• Start your day by connecting with the individuals you support and helping them get ready for a successful day.


• Support daily routines including meals, personal care, medication administration, and other activities of daily living.


• Make the day fun and meaningful by planning and leading activities based on individual interests, goals, and preferences.


• Get out into the community for recreational outings, errands, appointments, shopping, or other activities that encourage independence and community involvement.


• Build important life skills by teaching and reinforcing skills that help individuals become more confident and independent.


• Be someone they can count on by providing encouragement, positive guidance, and support throughout the day.


• End your day knowing that you helped someone feel supported, accomplish a goal, learn something new, or simply have a great day.

Latham Benefits

• 5 weeks of Paid Time Off


• Health insurance, with Latham covering the first 75% of the deductible through an HRA


• Free Mental Health Counseling – $0 copay


• Free Virtual Urgent Care Visits – $0 copay


• Pet Insurance


• Fitness Reimbursement


• Tuition Reimbursement


• 403(b) Retirement Plan with up to a 5% employer match

What We're Looking For

• High School Diploma or GED required


• Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills


• Valid driver's license for some positions


• Basic computer skills


• Customer service, retail, hospitality, education, childcare, or healthcare experience is a plus and highly transferable to this role

What You'll Do

• Support individuals with activities of daily living, meal preparation, and medication administration


• Plan and lead structured activities, recreational outings, and community experiences


• Teach and reinforce life skills that promote independence


• Implement individualized support and behavior plans


• Provide positive role modeling, encouragement, guidance, and informal counseling


• Create a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment


• Build meaningful relationships with the individuals you support


• Work collaboratively with coworkers, clinical staff, and supervisors

Why You'll Love Working at Latham

• Meaningful Work


• Make a real difference in the lives of children and adults and see the impact of your work every day.


• No Experience Needed


• Comprehensive training is provided. Bring your compassion and willingness to learn—we'll help you build the skills you need.


• Many of our leaders started their careers as DSPs. There are opportunities to grow, advance, and build a long-term career at Latham.


• Flexible Scheduling


• A Supportive Team


• Work alongside compassionate coworkers, clinical professionals, and supervisors who value teamwork, respect, and collaboration.

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.