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Direct Support Professional

Bancroft
Paulsboro, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 9/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/7/2026
We're Hiring: Direct Support Professional

Location: Woodstown, Woolwich, Pilesgrove Township

Employment Type: Onsite

Department: Adult Residential

Shift: FLEX (on call)

Are you looking to build a career as a caregiver? Do you want to make a difference in the lives of autistic, intellectually, and developmentally challenged individuals? If yes, working at Bancroft may be right for you. As a Direct Support Professional (DSP) within our Gloucester Program in Woodstown , 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. Plus additional incentives.

Bancroft is a leading service-provider for children and adults with autism, other intellectual or developmental disabilities or those in need of neurological rehabilitation.

We are looking for Direct Support Professionals that are passionate about providing quality care in a positive and empathetic manner. Our Direct Support Professionals must have a strong desire to work with autistic, intellectually and/or developmentally disabled individuals .

Responsibilities

How You Can Make a Real Impact:

  • Empower children and adults to develop skills for daily life
  • Encourage their independence through personalized plans of care
  • Plan events and outings to build the Bancroft community
  • Belong to supportive team that holds one another accountable
  • 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
  • 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
  • Have a current driver's license in good standing

Preferred Qualifications

  • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree
  • Experience 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 required
  • Caring for the people we serve can be physically, mentally, and emotionally tough

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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Keywords: 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

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.

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Salary : $5,250

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