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

Paid Time Off (5 weeks)

Health insurance (75% deductible)

Dental and vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

403(b) retirement with employer match

Job summary

Latham Centers, Inc. is seeking Direct Support Professionals to empower individuals with complex disabilities across Cape Cod and southeastern MA. Earn $20.20–$21.85 per hour (experience-based) with a sign-on bonus up to $1,000, plus comprehensive benefits and flexible scheduling.

Join a team that builds independence, life skills, and community involvement while supporting individuals in daily activities and community outings.

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.
• Work collaboratively with coworkers, clinical staff, and supervisors.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Make a Difference. Get Up to a $1,000 Sign-On Bonus.

Looking for meaningful work? Join Latham Centers as a Direct Support Professional and help people with disabilities build independence, develop skills, reach personal goals, and engage in their communities.

Eligible new Direct Support Professional hires can receive up to a $1,000 sign-on bonus. Additional eligibility and employment requirements apply.

Ready to make your work matter? Explore DSP opportunities below.

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.

At Latham, we're dedicated to providing compassionate care and support to individuals with complex disabilities, empowering them to lead fulfilling lives. By joining us, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve every single day.

Latham Centers offers a comprehensive benefits package, including three medical plans with 87% coverage for individual and 65% for family plans, along with contributions covering 75% of the deductible. Additionally, employees enjoy dental and vision insurance options.

Competitive Pay/Paid Time Off

Latham offers competitive pay with a $3 per hour weekend differential. Full time employees accrue 5 weeks of Earned Time Away in the first year of employment. $3/hour weekend differential.

Housing

Latham may be able to provide temporary individual housing based on availability.

Retirement Program

Latham provides up to a 5% employer match for any employee enrolled in the 403b retirement plan. Employees are eligible at the start of employment.

Childcare reimbursement is available to all benefited employees after 120 days of employment.

Paid Training and Tuition Reimbursement

Latham provides training opportunities to help staff advance skills and professional growth. Tuition reimbursement is available to benefited employees after 1 year of employment.

Locations across Cape Cod and southeastern MA

Employee Benefits Summary

Benefits are available to full or part-time employees who work 20 hours or more per week in a regular position. Eligibility is generally the first day of the 3rd month of employment or at open enrollment in July. Details are provided through Supervisors, Human Resources, and the collective bargaining agreement. The benefits package is reviewed periodically and subject to change.

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teamwork

"You will not meet more dedicated and helpful colleagues. When I first started at Latham, I was petrified with starting my career. I soon realized how united and supportive the staff are. And the students are out of this world. They are creative, funny, and eager to learn. I could not ask for a better working environment. I’m lucky!"

Training | Experience | Opportunity | Development

Located in Brewster our Interns will work on our beautiful, 3-acre campus, which includes 4 college dorm-like residential living situations, an approved Department of Elementary and Secondary school, with nursing and a physician directly on-campus. You will have the opportunity to work directly with students/residents diagnosed with Prader-Willi Syndrome and individuals with a trauma background.

Clinical interns will work collectively with the clinical department and physician, assisting with supervised group and individual therapy, crisis intervention and supervision. Reports directly to the Director of Clinical Services.

Education interns will work collectively with classroom teachers and educational administration on meeting students Individualized Education Plan goals and using the common core in the classrooms.

Flexible hours and work week, based on your school’s requirements. See open positions above for additional internship opportunities are regularly posted.

Qualifications include: High School degree or GED; ability to handle children in crisis safely, with compassion.

Latham School:

At Latham School, children from 8 years to young adults of 22 years are under the care of a special needs teacher and aide. In small home room classes of eight or fewer students.

Latham Centers:

While some Latham children return home to family or enroll in programs closer to home, others may transition to our Adult Programs or remain on Cape Cod to live independently.

Ways to Give

You can Make a Difference

A gift to Latham Centers will make a difference in the life of each and every individual we serve. To make it as easy as possible for you to donate, we offer a variety of gift vehicles