As a Direct Support Professional, you will plan and provide direct services to individuals living in community residences, including developing and delivering instruction, supports and positive role modeling in the areas of life skills, community utilization, health care, and social and recreational activities. You will also support individuals in their daily living skills and ensure that the house common areas are safe and clean and will be responsible for preparing healthy meals (recipes and menus provided by the program). Requirements include High School Diploma or GED, valid driver’s license and ability to handle individuals in crisis safely with compassion. Will attain MAP certification for medication administration.

Latham provides a paid two-week Orientation program for all new employees upon hire. High School Diploma or GED required. Candidates with a high school diploma/ GED and are new to the human services field are encouraged to apply! Upon hire into this position, you will attain MAP certification for medication administration. He or she must have the ability to handle children/ individuals in crisis safely, with compassion. A valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record is required.

***Weekend differential $3.00 per hour for hours worked between 7am Saturday through 6:59am Monday! ***

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and serve dinner
• Implement the current designated diets, following dietary restrictions
• Administer afternoon, evening and PRN medications
• Participation in food planning.
• Conduct awake fire drills
• Ensure overall cleanliness of the home
• Assist and support residents with residential responsibilities, to include proper cleanliness of common and personal space for safety and health.
• Implement all support/behavior plans for individuals in the home.
• Attend all mandatory trainings and keep certifications current.
• Attend meetings and supervisions.
• Effectively communicate with other staff, including outside providers, regarding individual’s status and progress.
• Provide therapeutic crisis intervention when needed.
• Complete appropriate Therap documentation daily.
• Transport clients as necessary.
• Support individual activities in the community, such as personal needs shopping or banking.
• Complete HCSIS reports as needed.
• All other responsibilities as requested by supervisor.
• Any work assigned shall be related to the Employee’s normal duties, except for occasional emergencies.

Fluent English speaking and writing skills, empathy and the ability to listen, good time management skills and professional appearance and demeanor are all required for this position.

Generous benefits package! Excellent health insurance coverage, with Latham covering the first 75% of the deductible through an HRA, retirement account with company match (up to 5%!), generous time off bank and more...!

Benefits:

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

Earned Time Away – accrues at the rate of five weeks a year and can be used for any personal time off including vacation time, sick leave and holidays. After one year, it increases to six weeks, after three years to seven weeks and after ten years to eight weeks. Time is prorated for part-time employees.

Extended Sick Leave - accrues at the rate of one week a year and may be used starting on day one of an accident or in-patient hospitalization, or day six of an illness. Time is prorated for part-time.

Life Insurance/AD&D – Life insurance in the amount of $10,000 is provided at no cost, as well as a matching amount for Accidental Death and Dismemberment. You will need only to complete a beneficiary form.

Long-term Disability - coverage is provided at no cost. It allows an employee to apply for up to 60% of their basic monthly earnings after three months of disability. Maximum cap applies.

Health Insurance - The agency offers 3 health insurance plans through Tufts: HMO with a high deductible, Premium HMO, and PPO with a deductible. Latham covers the first 75% of the deductible. You may select individual, one + one, or family coverage. The cost is shared by the staff member and the agency, based on the plan type, membership status and number of hours worked. Employee premiums may be made on a pre-tax basis. Domestic partners may be eligible for coverage.

Flex Spending Account - allows you to set aside pre-tax dollars through payroll deduction for out-of-pocket medical, dental and vision and/or dependent care expenses.

Retirement Plan - The 403B is a voluntary plan available through Sentinel Benefits and Financial Group. The Agency provides up to 5% employer match for eligible participants, with 100% vesting from day one. Subs may enroll without a company match

Tuition Reimbursement - is available to staff who have worked with Latham Centers, Inc. for one year or more and are in a regular benefited position at the beginning and end of the course. Eligible employees may receive up to $2000 per fiscal year.

Tuition Remission - Tuition Remission offers free tuition to eligible employees at participating state colleges, universities, and community colleges. Program participants will need to pay fees and the cost of books.

Voluntary Dental – The agency offers 2 dental insurance plans through Altus Dental. The plans provide valuable protection for the dental needs of both you and your family. You will have access to coverage within the Altus network of dental providers, as well as out-of-network coverage should you choose to use a non-participating provider. All preventive services are covered 100% with no deductible required. These plans offer affordable discounted rates by virtue of being purchased through Latham Centers on a group basis.

Voluntary Vision - Vision benefits through EyeMed allow you and your family to access benefits through the EyeMed national network of providers. The plan includes benefits for annual eye exams, lenses, and frames and offers great value-added features including discounts for lens enhancements, additional glasses, sunglasses and laser vision correction.

Voluntary Short-Term Disability - This plan is designed to replace a portion of your weekly income if you are disabled and cannot work due to a covered accident or illness. Short term disability benefits can last up to 13 weeks and you can choose a benefit that fits your needs at initial enrollment. Evidence of insurability will be required if enrolling after initial offering.

Voluntary Term Life/AD&D- This benefit option allows you to elect life insurance and accidental death/dismemberment coverage for yourself, your spouse, and your dependent children. Employees will have the opportunity to elect up to $150,000 of life insurance coverage without answering any medical questions at their initial enrollment period. Coverage is affordable and flexible to fit your needs. If enrolling after initial offering, employees will need to complete the Evidence of Insurability medical questions.

Voluntary Critical Illness- Critical Illness insurance is designed to help employees offset the financial effects of a catastrophic illness, such as cancer, heart attack or stroke, with a lump sum benefit and is also available for spouse and dependent coverage. The plan includes a $50 health screening benefit paid directly to the employee for having a screening such as mammogram or colonoscopy. Evidence of insurability will be required if enrolling after initial offering.

Voluntary Accident - This benefit is paid directly to you in the event of an eligible claim due to accident on or off the job. Benefits are paid in addition to any other health coverage you may have and is also available for spouse and dependents. Examples of benefits include $500 if you are hospitalized, $150 if you use the Emergency Room. The plan also includes a $50 health screening benefit. Evidence of insurability will be required if enrolling after initial offering.

Auto & Home Insurance - Allows you to pay your premium through payroll deductions with no interest or finance charges.

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.