Direct Support Professional

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 :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…