Direct Support Professional (1st shift full time)

Bancroft•Swedesboro, NJ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Bancroft is hiring an onsite Direct Support Professional for its Gloucester Day Program at the Lakeside Campus in Mullica Hill, New Jersey. The role supports autistic individuals and people with intellectual or developmental disabilities, helping them reach their goals and highest potential in a stable, supportive environment. The position is full time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The stated hiring range is $19.61–$20.00 per hour, plus additional incentives. Direct Support Professionals provide personal care, supervision, and support with daily living and functional skills. They implement behavioral treatment plans, collect observational data, support community participation, and help individuals work toward personal goals and transitions to less restrictive residential settings. The role also includes documentation, communication with individuals and their families, transportation, and responding to behavioral situations using approved crisis techniques and Bancroft safety standards. Bancroft offers a competitive salary, a full benefits package, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for professional development and advancement. The organization maintains a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment substance abuse testing. Bancroft is an equal opportunity employer and supports diversity, equity, inclusion, 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 people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working with individuals with autism or intellectual or developmental disabilities.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.

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 safety standards and approved crisis techniques.
Complete paperwork and provide required regular documentation.
Maintain effective communication with residents and their parents, guardians, and other family members.