Flex Direct Support Professional - Children's Program

Flex Direct Support Professional - Children's Program
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Looking for a rewarding position where you can make a meaningful difference in the lives of children with complex special needs? Latham Centers is seeking compassionate and dependable Flex Direct Support Professionals to support our Children's Program. This role offers the opportunity to work throughout the program based on staffing needs, providing direct support, supervision, and encouragement to students in a variety of settings. If you’re adaptable, caring, and enjoy working as part of a team, we’d love to have you join us!

Location: Brewster, MA
Compensation: $21.97–$23.75 per hour (based on experience)
Schedule: Full-Time, 40 hours per week

Benefits:

• Generous 5 weeks of Paid Time Off
• Comprehensive health plans with Latham covering the first 75% of the deductible through an HRA
• Tuition reimbursement for continuous learning
• Childcare reimbursement
• 403(b) retirement plan match up to 5%
• Temporary individual housing may be available, based on availability
• Training and opportunities for career growth

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct care, supervision, encouragement, and support to children with complex special needs
• Work throughout the Children's Program based on staffing and program needs
• Support students with daily living skills, personal care, meals, recreation, and other activities
• Help create a structured, safe, and positive environment for students
• Implement individualized support and behavior plans under the direction of program leadership
• Encourage students to develop independence, social skills, and community-based skills
• Communicate important student information, observations, and concerns with team members and supervisors
• Complete required documentation, progress notes, and incident reports
• Participate in team meetings, trainings, and professional development opportunities
• Respond appropriately and compassionately to behavioral or crisis situations
• Maintain confidentiality and follow all Latham Centers policies and procedures

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid driver's license
• Flexibility to work throughout the Children's Program based on staffing needs
• Strong communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills
• Compassion, patience, and a genuine desire to support children with disabilities
• Ability to safely intervene during extreme behavioral situations
• CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain upon hire
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) certification or willingness to obtain upon hire
• One year of experience working with children or individuals with disabilities preferred, but not required

Latham Centers, Inc. 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.