Shared Living Placement Specialist

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

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

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Position:Shared Living Placement Specialist

Location: Across Cape Cod and southeastern MA, MA

Job Id:822

# of Openings:1

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)
• 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
• 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.

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 (ETA) 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:

Reaching for the Future

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:

Safe Passage to Adulthood

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.