Mount Laurel Walk-In Interviews: Wednesday, October 28th - ABA Direct Support & Direct Support Professionals

Bancroft • Mount Laurel Township, NJ

3d • $19 - $95 • Onsite

About The Position

Bancroft is hiring for children’s programs, including Direct Support Professionals, ABA Direct Support Associates, Licensed Behavior Analysts, and LPNs. This posting describes Direct Support Professional work in residential programs and provides separate requirements and schedules for ABA Direct Support Associates and other listed roles.

Direct Support Professionals help children and teens build important life skills, encourage independence through personalized care plans, and provide assistance with personal hygiene, social awareness, meal preparation, money management, and housekeeping. Work includes carrying out ABA behavioral treatment plans, supporting transitions to other residential environments, communicating with residents and their families or guardians, and planning events and outings. The work can be physically, mentally, and emotionally challenging and may involve redirecting aggressive behavior. Weekend availability is required.

The posting also advertises a walk-in hiring event on Wednesday, October 28, from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Welsh Campus Activity Center, 311 Walton Ave, Mount Laurel, NJ 08054. Applicants are asked to bring a resume and dress professionally.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Have a high school diploma or GED.
• Hold a current, non-provisional, non-probationary driver’s license in good standing.
• Work well in teams and be open to learning new skills.
• Have the ability and willingness to work weekends.
• For Direct Support Professionals in residential programs: prior experience in a related field is preferred and is required for some more acute programs.
• For ABA Direct Support Associates: have a bachelor’s degree or be currently enrolled with at least 60 credits toward a degree in Special Education, Psychology, Applied Behavior Analysis, Social Work, Human Services, or a related field.
• Specific programs may have additional education and experience requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Current college students or recent graduates are desired for Direct Support Professional positions.
• Prior experience in a related field is preferred for Direct Support Professionals, except that it is required for some more acute programs.

Responsibilities

• Apply ABA therapy methods and techniques to teach life skills and help children and teens achieve their goals.
• Carry out ABA behavioral treatment plans and help prepare individuals to transition to other residential environments.
• Assist with personal hygiene, social awareness, meal preparation, money management, and housekeeping.
• Empower children to develop skills for daily life and encourage their independence through personalized plans of care.
• Plan events and outings to build the Bancroft community.
• Communicate with residents, families, and guardians.
• Work as part of a supportive team that holds members accountable.

Benefits

• Tuition assistance up to $5,250 each year.
• Tuition loan repayment assistance.
• Discounted tuition at local colleges and universities.
• Retirement savings programs.
• Generous paid time off.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Clinical research and work with ABA leaders, with opportunities to earn supervision hours toward BCBA or BCaBA requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED