Current Openings as of July 15, 2008

Thank you for your interest in Latham Centers! All positions are listed until filled. If you have questions regarding these job opportunities, please call the Human Resources Office at 508-896-5776 ext. 202. If you are an internal candidate and want to apply, please send a letter of intent to Betty Gray. If you are an external candidate and want to apply, please:
• Mail a resume and cover letter to: Latham Centers, Inc., Box 1879, Brewster, MA 02631 or email to (bgray@lathamcenters.org)
• Fax a resume to us at 508-896-8310 or
• Visit the Human Resources Office at 1646 Route 6A, Brewster, MA, 8:30 AM – 5 PM.

Children’s Services
(Unless otherwise noted, positions are on the Brewster Campus)

Director of Children’s Services
Manage the day-to-day clinical, residential and educational operations of the Children’s Programs. Masters degree in social work, psychology or related field preferred. Proven management skills in residential and clinical treatment required.

Residential Supervisor
Manage residential treatment program on campus, supervise residential staff in order to promote a positive, healthy and safe living environment for students and staff. Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field or five years human service experience and 2 years of supervisory experience in a residential treatment or related human service setting required. Must have current MA driver’s license and be able to handle children in crisis safely, with compassion.
Wed 9am-4pm, Fri 12pm-9pm, Sat 8am-8pm, Sun 8am-8pm. 40 hours.

Day Supervisor
Oversee the day-to-day management of the day school program. Bachelor’s degree in Special Education, Human Services, Psychology, or Social Work and one year SPED classroom experience preferred, or equivalent experience. Requirements include: strong behavior management skills, current MA driver’s license and the ability to handle children in crisis safely, with compassion. Mon – Fri 7:30am-3:30pm. 40 hours.

Special Education Teacher (Two openings)
Design and implement an individual educational / vocational program for each student. Modify the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks to accommodate student’s individual academic abilities. Bachelors Degree in Special Education or related field and Massachusetts Certificate in Special Education required. Related teaching experience preferred. MA driver’s license and be able to handle children in crisis safely, with compassion. Mon – Fri, 7am – 3pm. 40 hours. $19.50 per hour, with SPED certification.

One: One Counselor
Plan and provide services to one individual including: developing and delivering instruction, supports and positive role modeling in the areas of life skills, community utilization, health care, social and recreational activities. Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, education or related field; or equivalent experience preferred. Must be female, have current MA driver’s license and be able to handle children in crisis safely, with compassion.
Sun 7am-9pm, Mon 2:30pm-9pm, Tues 2:30pm-9pm, Wed 2:30pm-9pm. 33.5 hours. $11.20 per hour.
Thurs 2:30pm-9pm, Fri 2:30pm-9pm, Sat 7am-9pm. 27 hours. $11.20 per hour.

Residential Counselors
Develop and conduct activities with individuals or small groups and provide positive role modeling in areas of life skills, health care, social and recreational activities. Bachelor's Degree in psychology, education, recreation, or related field, one year experience preferred. Requirements include current MA driver’s license and the ability to handle children in crisis safely, with compassion. Candidate must be female if the shift includes overnight hours.
(New 7/15/08) Child Care Worker: Wed 7:30p-8:30a, Sat 10p-7a (awake), Sun 7:30p-8:30a. 35 hours. $12 per hour.

Residential Counselor 1: Sun 9am-10pm, Mon 2pm-9am, Tues 2pm-10pm. 40 hours. $11.20 per hour.
Residential Counselor 1: Sun 9am- 10pm, Mon 2pm – 10pm, Tues 2pm-9am. 40 hours. $11.20 per hour.
Residential Counselor 1: Wed 2pm-11pm, Thurs 2pm-11pm, Fri 2pm-11pm, Sat 9am-10pm. 40 hours. $11.20 per hour.

(New 7/15/08) Residential Counselor 2: Sun 8a-8p, Mon 1p-10p, Tues 1p-10p, Wed 11a-9p. 40 hours. $12.20 per hour.
(New 7/15/08) Residential Counselor 2: Wed 11a-9p, Thurs 1p-10p, Fri 1p-10p, Sat 8a-8p. 40 hours. $12.20 per hour
Residential Counselor 2: Wed 11am-9pm, Thurs 2pm-10pm, Fri 2pm-10pm, Sat 8am-8pm. 40 hours. $12.20 per hour.
Residential Counselor 2 (Simpkins): Tues 9am-11am, Wed 2pm-8:30pm, Thurs 2pm-8:30pm, Fri 2pm-9pm, Sat 8am-9pm. 35 hours. $12.20 per hour.
Residential Counselor 2 (Chatham): Tues 7a-9a, Thurs 9a-12p, Fri 7a-9a, Sat 9a-10p. 20 hours. $12.20 per hour.
Residential Counselor 2 (Chatham): Sun 9am-10pm, Mon 2pm-10pm, Tues 2pm-10pm, Wed 7am-11am, Thurs 9am-11am. 35 hours. $12.20 per hour.
Residential Counselor 2 (Simpkins):Tues 9am-11am, Fri 2pm-9pm, Sat 8am-8:30pm. 21.5 hours. $12.20 per hour.

Medical Assistant
Assist the Children’s Program Nursing Dept in providing medical care to individual students. Medical office and or CNA experience required. Computer literacy required. Requirements include current MA driver’s license and the ability to handle children in crisis safely, with compassion. Mon – Fri – flexible schedule. 20 hours. $12.00 per hour.

Cook (New 7/15/08)
Assist the Lead Cook in planning and preparing wholesome, nutritious meals. One year nutrition or cooking background required. Requirements include current MA driver’s license and the ability to handle children in crisis safely, with compassion. Mon 7a-12p, Tues 7a-12p. 10 hours. $12.00 per hour.

Adult Program

Vocational Counselor
Plan and provide direct services for individuals living in a community residence such as vocational training, seeking vocational opportunities and enhancing supports for work. Also includes support and positive role modeling in the areas of life skills, community utilization, health care, and social and recreational activities. Bachelor’s degree and one year human services experience, or 5 years related experience is preferred. Requirements include current MA driver’s license and the ability to handle individuals in crisis safely, with compassion.
Vocational Counselor Yarmouth Port (Weir Rd): Sat 8am-6pm, Sun 10am-8pm, Tues 8:45am- 10:45am. 22 hours. $12.20 per hour.
Vocational Counselor W. Yarmouth (40 Headwaters): Thurs 8:15am – 8:15pm; Fri 8:30am – 5:30pm, Sat 10am – 5pm, Wed 9am – 11am. 30 hours. $12.20 per hour.
Vocational Counselor (Run Pond Road): Wed 8:30am-10:30am, 1pm-7pm, Thurs 7am-7pm, Fri 7am-7pm, Sat 9am-7pm. 40 hours. $12.20 per hour.
Vocational Counselor (Turning Mill): Mon 8:30a-4:3-p, Tues 10a-6p, Wed 8:30a-4:30p, Thurs 9:30a-5:30p, Fri 9:30a-5:30p. 40 hrs. $12.20 per hour.
Vocational Counselor (Freds): , Sun 10am-5pm, Mon 10am – 7pm, Tues 11:00am- 5pm. Wed 9:00am-7:00pm 32 hours. $12.20 per hour
Vocational Counselor (Freds) Wed 9a-11a, Thurs 9a-6p, Fri 9a-7p, Sat 10A-7p. 30 hours $12.20 per hour.

Residential Counselor
Provide support and positive role modeling to individuals in their development of life skills, community utilization, health care, social and recreational skills. Bachelor's Degree in psychology, education, recreation, or related field; or equivalent experience preferred. Requirements include current MA driver’s license and the ability to handle individuals in crisis safely, with compassion.
New (7/15/08) (Weir Rd) Sat 8a-Sun 5p, Tues 8:45a-10:45a. 35 hours. $12.20 per hour.

Year ‘Round Agency Substitutes
Enjoy a flexible schedule working as a part-time, temporary life-skills counselor at Latham Centers. Work on an as-needed basis, in day, evening, overnight and weekend shifts. Paid training includes CPR, First Aid, and Crisis Intervention. Mid-Cape work locations include: Brewster, Harwich, S. Yarmouth, Hyannis, and Yarmouthport. $11.70 per hour.