Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Overview

Are you looking to build a career where you’ll make a real impact? Working at Bancroft will provide you with opportunities to grow professionally, find your purpose, and make a real difference in the lives of others. As a Direct Support Professional (DSP) within our Adult Residential Program , you’ll empower individuals living with intellectual and developmental disabilities to realize their best life.

Bring Out the Best in You and Those We Serve

Bancroft’s community-based residences for people with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities fosters a stable environment where each individual can experience independence. Direct Support Professionals help those in our care to reach their highest potential, while gaining experience and learning new skills. We are hiring in Wilmington and Newark, DE . Various schedules and shifts are currently available, including evenings and overnights.

Responsibilities

How You Can Make a Real Impact: 

• Empower individuals to develop skills for daily life 
• Support the personal growth of the people we serve
• Encourage independence through personalized plans of care
• Plan events and outings to build connections within the community 
• Communicate with residents’ families and guardians

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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 in caretaking or 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 most often required 
• Caring for the people we serve can be physically, mentally, and emotionally tough

The current hiring range for this position is: $18.21 - $18.58 per hour.

About Bancroft

At Bancroft, you’ll do more than just make an impact. We are a care team of 2,700 employees across 200+ facilities and homes in NJ and DE committed to making a lasting difference in the lives of the people we serve and their loved ones. Together, we work diligently and compassionately, to improve the lives of the people we serve. Find your purpose and more at Bancroft.

Real Life. Real Purpose.

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EEO Statement

Bancroft stands strong against racism and hate of all kinds and supports actions leading to respect, equality, fairness and peace. We advocate for and embrace an inclusive and just world.  One world. For everyone.  We work with heart, respect and collaboration. We are communicators, listeners, problem solvers, partners and collaborators. Bring your authentic self to our team.

Bancroft is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and supports diversity, equity and inclusion in its hiring and employment practices, so that every team member can feel a true sense of belonging, and maximize their unique potential. To this end, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.