Full-Time Direct Support Professional / Caregiver

Direct Support Professional
Direct Support Professional
Full Time
We're Hiring: Direct Support Professional
Adult Residential
Shift: 2nd (Sunday 11a-11p, Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 2p-11p = 39 hours full time)
Are you looking to build a career as a caregiver? As a Direct Support Professional (DSP) within our Lakeside Program in Pennsville, NJ you'll empower the people we serve while supporting the Bancroft mission, vision and core values.
Bring Out the Best in You and Those We Serve
Bancroft's Lakeside Campus for people with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities fosters a stable environment where each individual can realize their best life. Direct Support Professionals help those in our care to reach their highest potential, while gaining experience and learning new skills.
The current hiring range for this position is : $19.61-$20.00 per hour. Our Direct Support Professionals carry out behavioral treatment plans and are responsible for collecting direct observational data.
Direct Support Professionals provide assistance with daily living activities that may include, but are not limited to, personal hygiene, social awareness, meal preparation, money management, and housekeeping.
The Direct Support Professionals provides personal care and supervision, actively participating in the life growth of each individual. They will teach them daily living and functional skills to help individuals achieve personal goals and transition to less restrictive residential settings.
Direct Support Professionals will also be responsible for accompanying individuals to healthcare appointments and community outings and providing safe transportation.
Direct Support Professionals will be responsible for resolving problem behavior situations and providing intervention while adhering to Bancroft's quality standards for safety and approved crisis techniques.
The Direct Support Professionals will complete paperwork and provide regular documentation as required. They will maintain effective communication with residents and their parents, guardians and other family members.
High School Diploma or GED
Valid Driver's License in the candidates' legal name and current address. Minimum of six months related work experience OR Bachelor's degree or current enrollment in a degree program in Psychology, Social Work, or related field
Prior experience working with individuals with autism, intellectual or developmental disabilities preferred
Bancroft also offers tuition reimbursement and the opportunity for professional development and advancement.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality or sex.
Developmental Disabilities, Intellectual Disabilities, DD, Autism, Direct Support, Direct Care, Community Based, Mental Health Technician, Certified Nursing Assistant, CNA, Patient Care Assistant, PCA, Home Health Aide, Residential Counselor, Caregiver, Companion, Applied Behavior Analysis, ABA, Neurobehavioral, Psychology, Social Services
Bancroft stands strong against racism and hate of all kinds and supports actions leading to respect, equality, fairness and peace. 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.