Senior Direct Support Professional - Adult Residential

Bancroft • Cherry Hill, NJ

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About The Position

Bancroft is hiring Senior Direct Support Professionals for its Adult Residential department in Camden and Burlington counties. The role supports autistic individuals and people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities through individualized, respectful, and encouraging care. Bancroft has served people with disabilities for over 125 years, helping them lead fulfilling lives and improve their function, activity, and participation in society.

The Senior Direct Support Professional provides supervision, guidance, instruction, and skill-building to people served at a program site. The role also provides supervision to direct care staff and leads program-site activities when the Program Manager is absent. This is a non-exempt, full-time position with an hourly rate of $22.36–$22.81.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of two years of related work experience, or at least six months of experience as a Program Associate within Bancroft, required.
• Strong desire to work with autistic individuals and/or people with intellectual or developmental disabilities.

Nice To Haves

• Additional education in a related field is desirable.
• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision, guidance, instruction, and/or skill building to assigned people served at a specific program site.
• Support daily living activities, safety, vocational activities, and interaction with others.
• Supervise direct care staff.
• Take charge of program-site activities in the absence of the Program Manager.

Benefits

• College discounts and reimbursement of up to $5,250 each year.
• Competitive salaries and comprehensive health care coverage.
• Generous paid time off based on years of service.

What This Job Offers

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