What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional - Day Program position at Bancroft?
Overview
Direct Support Professional
About Bancroft:
For over 125 years, Bancroft has been making a difference in the lives of many. The organization is well known for helping people with disabilities achieve fulfilling lives while improving their function, activity and participation in society. Bancroft’s reputation for excellence is based on its commitment to providing a spectrum of individualized services, treating each person with respect and dignity, and providing services in an encouraging and supportive environment.
Are you looking to build a career where you’ll make a real impact? Working at Bancroft will provide you with opportunities to grow professionally, find your purpose, and make a real difference in the lives of others. As a Direct Support Professional (DSP) within our Adult Day Program, you’ll empower individuals living with intellectual and developmental disabilities to realize their best life.
Bring Out the Best in You and Those We Serve
Bancroft’s community-based residences for people with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities fosters a stable environment where each individual can experience independence. Direct Support Professionals help those in our care to reach their highest potential, while gaining experience and learning new skills. We are hiring across Camden and Burlington County. The Day Programs hires for 1st shift, Monday through Friday 7a-3p or 8a-4p.
Responsibilities
How You Can Make a Real Impact:
- Empower individuals to develop skills for daily life
- Support the personal growth of the people we serve
- Encourage independence through personalized plans of care
- Plan events and outings to build connections within the community
- Communicate with residents’ families and guardians
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Qualifications
We’re Hiring Compassionate Team Members Who:
- Are 18 years of age or older
- Have a current, non-provisional driver’s license in good standing
- Possess a high school diploma or GED
- Work well in teams and are open to learning new skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree
- Experience in caretaking or 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
- 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.
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Salary : $5,250
