Direct Support Professional - Children's Residential (Full Time/Part Time/Weekend/Flex Positions Available)
Requisition ID 2021-9316 Category Direct Support Professional Status Full Time/Part Time/Weekend/Flex Positions Available
Overview
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, part-time, evenings, and overnights.
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
- 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
- Have the ability and willingness to work weekends
Preferred 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