Direct Support Professional Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and teens? Are you looking for a new challenge with real purpose? As a Direct Support Professional (DSP) within Bancroft's Pediatric and Adolescent Residential Program, you'll support children with autism and disabilities and empower them to realize their best life. Join a care team that cares about you. Bancroft is hiring throughout Burlington and Camden County, including Mount Laurel, Cherry Hill and Voorhees, NJ. Various schedules and shifts are currently available, including full-time, 2nd shift and overnights which require one of the weekend days.
Responsibilities: How you can make a real impact:
- Empower children to develop skills for daily life
- Encourage their independence through personalized plans of care
- Plan events and outings to build the Bancroft community
- Belong to supportive team that holds one another accountable
- Communicate with residents, families, and guardians
Qualifications: We're hiring compassionate team members who:
- Are 18 years of age or older
- Possess a high school diploma or GEDWork well in teams and are open to learning new skills
- Have the ability and willingness to work weekends
- Have a current driver's license in good standing
- Looking to fill Wed 1p-10p, Thur 12p-9p, Fri 1p-9p, & Sat 7a-9pPreferred qualifications:
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree
- Experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities
- What you'll love about Bancroft:
Meaningful purpose: We truly make a difference in the lives of others, which inspires us to be better people, and gives us purpose.
Lasting bonds: We are a close-knit, committed team who feel like a second family
Personal growth: There are opportunities to learn and build skills, professional development, career advancement, tuition assistance, and loan repayment programs
Outstanding benefits: We offer competitive salaries, tuition assistance up to $5,250 each year, discounted tuition at local colleges and universities, retirement savings programs, generous paid time off, medical and dental insurance, and more
What may challenge you:
Every hour of each day is different
Weekend availability is required
Caring for the people we serve can be physically, mentally, and emotionally tough
About Bancroft
At Bancroft, you'll do more than just make an impact. We are a care team of 2,700 employees across 200+ facilities and homes in NJ and DE committed to making a lasting difference in the lives of the people we serve and their loved ones. Together, we work diligently and compassionately, to improve the lives of the people we serve. Find your purpose and more at Bancroft.
Real life. Real purpose.bancroft.org/careersEEO Statement
Bancroft stands strong against racism and hate of all kinds and supports actions leading to respect, equality, fairness and peace. We advocate for and embrace an inclusive and just world. One world. For everyone. We work with heart, respect and collaboration. We are communicators, listeners, problem solvers, partners and collaborators. Bring your authentic self to our team.
Bancroft is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and supports diversity, equity and inclusion in its hiring and employment practices, so that every team member can feel a true sense of belonging, and maximize their unique potential. To this end, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
