Celebrating Team Latham

Latham Profile for: John BonanniResidential Counselor What skills are most important for professionals who work with individuals with PWS? John: “I find patience is the most important skill, followed by a sense of humor, compassion, neutrality, and finally, firm limits. Education and training about PWS is also vital to the work we do, but equally…

Latham Centers, Inc. is pleased to announce that Patrice Carroll, MSW has joined our Agency as Manager of Prader-Willi Syndrome Services.  Patrice has been working with people with Prader-Willi Syndrome since 2000. Formally with Advocates, Inc., Patrice has presented both nationally and internationally on PWS research topics including the use of sensory integration, aggressive behavior…

Latham Profile for: Carol SullivanExecutive Assistant for Latham Centers Picture a Juggler! That’s me! Hi, I’m the Executive Assistant for Latham Centers and I have been working here for going on 12 years. My job requires lots of multitasking. There is always a variety of work to do; it’s fun, exciting and sometimes crazy-making, but…

Latham Profile for: Kelly McCarthyResidential Counselor for PWS studentsKelly has worked with PWS students on campus for two years. What do you enjoy most about your job? Kelly: “These amazing kids. They have such warm hearts. I love the moments when I can help them out of a crisis.” What skills are required to work…

Finding qualified and committed staff to work at Latham Centers is a time consuming business. Ideally, we look for people with experience in residential programs and behavior management, although these skills can be hard to find. So, next on the list is someone with a Bachelor’s degree in psychology or human services and some experience…

Latham Profile for: Holly HanlonResidential Supervisor for Simpkins Cottage and the North Wing Childrens Program What is your job? Describe your specific responsibilities and how you spend much of your time. Holly: “I supervise the Children’s Program Prader Willi houses. I make sure the houses are kept clean and everything is in working order and…