A tribute to our Direct Support Professionals

  This week – September 8-14, 2019 – is Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week! Once again, Governor Baker has proclaimed the second week of September DSP Recognition Week in Massachusetts. Senators Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey have also signed onto the Senate Resolution to declare this DSP Recognition Week. We join our colleagues throughout the…

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Danny Anderson named Supervisor of the Quarter

Two of our outstanding supervisory team members have each been honored as Latham Centers’ “Supervisor of the Quarter.” Daniel (Danny) Anderson, Residential Supervisor in our Children’s Program, was presented with the award last week.  (Tomorrow we’ll announce the second Supervisor of the Quarter – a member of our Adult Services team.)  At the award presentation, senior…

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Clinical Team launches professional development and self-care series

The clinicians at Latham Centers embody generosity through their interactions with their students, staff across departments, as well as the families we serve. They are generous with their time, patience, heart, empathy, compassion, and knowledge. Director of Social Services Brynn Cooper said her clinical staff has been sharing their knowledge with colleagues through three newly…

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Staff Spotlight: Orione Bean earns Roy T. Morgan Award

Orione Bean, Residential Counselor 2 in our Children’s Services Program, was honored with the Roy T. Morgan Award at last month’s End of Year Celebration. The Morgan Award acknowledges staff and supervisors who have made a significant contribution to the work of Latham Centers and the children and adults we serve. Residential Director Melissa Soares-Zariqi’s…

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Brittni Kliment earns Supervisor of the Quarter Award

Brittni Kliment, Latham’s Director of Education, has been named Supervisor of the Quarter! Brittni was nominated for her “above and beyond work.” She is an exceptional department head as well as a community ambassador. One colleague noted that Brittni recently arranged a special tour of the Brewster Fire Department for a graduating student; he later…

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