Empower children and adults with developmental disabilities to develop daily life skills and independence through personalized care plans. Coordinate community outings and maintain clear communication with residents, families, and guardians.
$19.06-$19.44/hr Schedule: Sunday-Wednesday 11:30pm-9:30am Bancroft is a leading service-provider for children and adults with autism, other intellectual or developmental disabilities or those in need of neurological rehabilitation. We are looking for Direct Support Professionals that are passionate about providing quality care in a positive and empathetic manner. Our Direct Support Professionals must have a strong desire to work with autistic, intellectually and/or developmentally disabled individuals.
How You Can Make a Real Impact: Empower children and adults 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 Hear From Real Employees About Life at Bancroft Meet Myles - Meet Jillian - Meet Alyssa
We’re Hiring Compassionate Team Members Who: Are 18 years of age or older Possess a high school diploma or GED Work 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
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, PA, 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/careers Keywords: Developmental Disabilities, Intellectual Disabilities, DD, Autism, Direct Support, Direct Care, Community Based, Mental Health Technician, Certified Nursing Assistant, CNA, Patient Care Assistant, PCA, Home Health Aide, Residential Counselor, Caregiver, Companion, Applied Behavior Analysis, ABA, Neurobehavioral, Psychology, Social Services EEO 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. #DSP1
Candidates must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver's license. A degree in a related field or experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities is preferred.
Market context
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