Human Services Intern

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.

Position:Human Services Intern

Location: Brewster, MA

Job :854

# of Openings:4

Latham Centers offers flexible internship opportunities within our Residential Children's Program, where we work with children and adolescents with developmental, educational, behavioral, and mental health needs.

We can customize your internship experience based on your academic requirements and career interests, with opportunities in:

• Special Education
• Residential Services
• Clinical Services
• Nursing
• Behavioral Health

Interns gain hands-on experience working as part of an interdisciplinary team while exploring careers in human services. Opportunities may include attending IEP meetings, observing clinical services, shadowing nursing and behavioral health professionals, and participating in other learning experiences tailored to your goals.

Whether you're studying Human Services, Social Work, Psychology, Education, Nursing, or a related field, we'll work with you to create a meaningful internship experience that fits your needs.

Compensation: $20.20 per hour

Location: Brewster, MA

Need housing? We can help. Employee housing may be available for interns based on availability, making it easier to take advantage of this unique hands-on learning opportunity at Latham Centers.

• Provide direct support to students in residential, educational, and community settings.
• Assist students in developing daily living, social, communication, and independent living skills.
• Serve as a positive role model and maintain professional relationships with students.
• Support implementation of individualized educational, treatment, and behavior support plans.
• Supervise and engage students during classroom activities, residential programming, recreational activities, and community outings.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of students on campus and in community settings.
• Collect, record, and maintain accurate documentation related to student progress and behavior.
• Collaborate with teachers, residential staff, clinicians, nurses, and other interdisciplinary team members.
• Assist in maintaining safe, organized, and therapeutic learning and living environments.
• Respond appropriately to challenging behaviors and participate in approved crisis intervention procedures when necessary.
• Attend required trainings and maintain required certifications.
• Observe and participate in interdisciplinary meetings, treatment planning activities, and professional shadowing opportunities.
• Follow all agency policies, procedures, confidentiality requirements, and behavior management protocols

• High School Diploma or GED

• No prior experience required. Experience working with children, individuals with disabilities, or in human services settings preferred.

Latham Centers, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Latham does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, marital or parental status, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, age, veteran status, or any other category protected by 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.

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.

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

Latham provides up to a 5% employer match for any employee enrolled in the 403b retirement plan. Employees…