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We are hiring in Pompton Lakes, NJ\n\nPosition: Direct Support Professional\n\nShift: 2nd shift - Thursday & Friday 2p-10p and Saturday 8a-10p\n\nPay: $19.06 - $19.44\n\nResponsibilities:\n\nHow You Can Make a Real Impact:\n\nEmpower children to develop skills for daily life\nEncourage their independence through personalized plans of care\nPlan events and outings to build the Bancroft community\nBelong to supportive team that holds one another accountable\nCommunicate with residents, families, and guardians\n\nHear From Real Employees About Life at Bancroft\n\nMeet Myles - Meet Jillian - Meet Alyssa\n\nQualifications:\n\nWe’re Hiring Compassionate Team Members Who:\n\nAre 18 years of age or older\nPossess a high school diploma or GED\nWork well in teams and are open to learning new skills\nHave the ability and willingness to work weekends\nHave a current driver's license in good standing\n\nPreferred Qualifications:\n\nAssociate’s or Bachelor’s degree\nExperience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities\n\nWhat You’ll Love About Bancroft:\n\nMeaningful Purpose: We truly make a difference in the lives of others, which inspires us to be better people, and gives us purpose.\nLasting Bonds: We are a close-knit, committed team who feel like a second family\nPersonal Growth: There are opportunities to learn and build skills, professional development, career advancement, tuition assistance, and loan repayment programs\nOutstanding 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\n\nWhat May Challenge You:\n\nEvery hour of each day is different\nWeekend availability is required\nCaring for the people we serve can be physically, mentally, and emotionally tough\n\nAbout Bancroft\n\nAt 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.\n\nReal Life. Real Purpose.\n\nbancroft.org/careers\n\nKeywords: 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\n\nEEO Statement:\n\nBancroft 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.\n\nBancroft 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.\n\n#DSP1","company":"Bancroft","rawCompany":"bancroft","city":"Pompton Lakes","state":"NJ","isRemote":false,"isActive":true,"createdAt":"2026-08-19T15:34:41.940Z","occupations":[],"industries":[],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Program Associate","description":"Overview:\n\nBancroft is a leading service-provider for children and adults with autism, other intellectual or developmental disabilities or those in need of neurological rehabilitation.\n\nWe are looking for Direct Support Professionals that are passionate about providing quality care in a positive and empathetic manner. 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We are hiring in Pompton Lakes, NJ\n\nPosition: Direct Support Professional\n\nShift: 2nd shift - Thursday & Friday 2p-10p and Saturday 8a-10p\n\nPay: $19.06 - $19.44\n\nResponsibilities:\n\nHow You Can Make a Real Impact:\n\nEmpower children to develop skills for daily life\nEncourage their independence through personalized plans of care\nPlan events and outings to build the Bancroft community\nBelong to supportive team that holds one another accountable\nCommunicate with residents, families, and guardians\n\nHear From Real Employees About Life at Bancroft\n\nMeet Myles - Meet Jillian - Meet Alyssa\n\nQualifications:\n\nWe’re Hiring Compassionate Team Members Who:\n\nAre 18 years of age or older\nPossess a high school diploma or GED\nWork well in teams and are open to learning new skills\nHave the ability and willingness to work weekends\nHave a current driver's license in good standing\n\nPreferred Qualifications:\n\nAssociate’s or Bachelor’s degree\nExperience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities\n\nWhat You’ll Love About Bancroft:\n\nMeaningful Purpose: We truly make a difference in the lives of others, which inspires us to be better people, and gives us purpose.\nLasting Bonds: We are a close-knit, committed team who feel like a second family\nPersonal Growth: There are opportunities to learn and build skills, professional development, career advancement, tuition assistance, and loan repayment programs\nOutstanding 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\n\nWhat May Challenge You:\n\nEvery hour of each day is different\nWeekend availability is required\nCaring for the people we serve can be physically, mentally, and emotionally tough\n\nAbout Bancroft\n\nAt 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.\n\nReal Life. Real Purpose.\n\nbancroft.org/careers\n\nKeywords: 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\n\nEEO Statement:\n\nBancroft 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. 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