Direct Support Professional (2nd shift full time)

Bancroft•Woolwich, NJ

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Bancroft is hiring a Direct Support Professional for its Gloucester Program at the Lakeside Campus in Woolwich, New Jersey. The role supports autistic individuals and people with intellectual or developmental disabilities, helping them pursue personal goals and reach their potential in a stable residential environment. The position is onsite and is listed as 30 hours full time, with a second-shift schedule of Thursday and Friday from 2 p.m. to 11 p.m. and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. The stated hiring range is $19.61–$20.00 per hour, plus additional incentives. Direct Support Professionals provide personal care and supervision, carry out behavioral treatment plans, collect observational data, and teach daily living and functional skills. They support residents with activities such as hygiene, social awareness, meal preparation, money management, and housekeeping, and help individuals work toward personal goals and transitions to less restrictive residential settings. The role also includes accompanying residents to healthcare appointments and community outings, providing safe transportation, responding to problem behavior using approved crisis techniques, completing required documentation, and communicating with residents and their families or guardians. Bancroft describes itself as a provider of services for children and adults with autism, other intellectual or developmental disabilities, and people in need of neurological rehabilitation. The organization offers a full benefits package and paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for professional development and advancement. It maintains a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment substance abuse testing, and is an equal opportunity employer that supports diversity, equity, inclusion, respect, and belonging.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
High school diploma or GED.
Valid driver's license in the candidate's legal name and current address, in good standing and free of restrictions.
At least one year of driving experience.
At least six months of related work experience, or a bachelor's degree or current enrollment in a degree program in Psychology, Social Work, or a related field.
Strong desire to work with autistic individuals and/or people with intellectual or developmental disabilities.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working with individuals with autism or intellectual or developmental disabilities.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Aspiration to work with autistic individuals and people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities

Carry out behavioral treatment plans and collect direct observational data.
Assist with daily living activities, including personal hygiene, social awareness, meal preparation, money management, and housekeeping.
Provide personal care and supervision, and actively support each individual's growth.
Teach daily living and functional skills to help individuals achieve personal goals and transition to less restrictive residential settings.
Accompany individuals to healthcare appointments and community outings, and provide safe transportation.
Resolve problem behavior situations and provide intervention in accordance with Bancroft's quality standards for safety and approved crisis techniques.
Complete paperwork and provide regular documentation as required.
Maintain effective communication with residents and their parents, guardians, and other family members.