Job description
You can grow a career at Cape Cod’s most innovative human service agency….. inclusive environment, professional training, competitive salary, opportunities for advancement. Latham offers a robust benefits package including 5 weeks earned time away, excellent health plans, tuition reimbursement and a retirement fund match.
Join our team helping students and adults with disabilities thrive in their educational and community life.
As an Agency Substitute with Children’s program, you will plan and provide direct services to students, which includes developing and delivering instruction, supports, and positive role modeling in the areas of life skills, community utilization, healthcare, and social and recreational activities. You would report directly to the Program Coordinator, have direct, active, and constructive interaction with individuals and must maintain active cooperation with co-workers, team members, clinical staff, community members, families, and supervisors.
Latham provides a paid two-week Orientation program for all new employees upon hire. The ideal candidate for this position has a high school diploma or GED, the ability to handle children/ individuals in crisis safely and with compassion and a valid driver's license with a clean driving record. Candidates with a high school diploma/ GED and are new to the human services field are encouraged to apply!
Enjoy a flexible schedule working as a part-time, per diem life-skills counselor at Latham Centers. Work on an as-needed basis, in day, evening, overnight and weekend shifts. Weekend hours especially needed!! This position is non-benefited. $17.57 per hour (differential $3.00 per hour for hours worked between 7am Saturday through 6:59am Monday!).
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.
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.
Skills
Preferred- teamwork
- dependability
- flexible
Behaviors
Preferred- Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
- Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Motivations
Preferred- Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
- Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
- Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
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