Impact-Driven Shared Living Placement Specialist—Cape Cod

Latham Centers, Inc.; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $1,000

Paid Time Off (5 weeks)

Mileage reimbursement

Health benefits

Job summary

Latham Centers, Inc. is seeking a Shared Living Placement Specialist to support our Adult Services team. This role coordinates person-centered placements for individuals served through the Massachusetts DDS, while helping recruit providers, coordinate respite, and maintain placement stability.

The ideal candidate is organized, relationship-driven, and passionate about supporting adults with complex needs in community settings. Location is Yarmouth, MA with travel to Cape Cod and southeastern MA.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to physically intervene in extreme behavior.
• Basic computer skills.
• Independently motivated, organized, and proactive.
• Experience working with adults with special needs preferred.
• Administrative or coordination experience preferred.
• CPI, CPR/First Aid, and MAP certification (or ability to obtain).

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.

Skills

Driver's license

Basic computer skills

CPI

CPR/First Aid

MAP certification

Organized

Experience with adults with special-ne

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred

Job description

Latham Centers, Inc. is seeking a Shared Living Placement Specialist to support our Adult Services team. This role coordinates person-centered placements for individuals served through the Massachusetts DDS, while helping recruit providers, coordinate respite, and maintain placement stability.

The ideal candidate is organized, relationship-driven, and passionate about supporting adults with complex needs in community settings. Location is Yarmouth, MA with travel to Cape Cod and southeastern MA.