Sr. Therapeutic Activities Specialist

Are you looking for a new professional challenge? Do you want to build a fulfilling career with real purpose? Join Bancroft, one of the region's largest nonprofit human services organizations. Here, you'll be supported by coworkers who are committed to one another, and who strive toward one mission and purpose.

As a nonprofit organization, we are solely committed to supporting people with special needs and their families, to help make it One World. For Everyone.

Position Summary:

The Sr. Therapeutic Activities Specialist provide supportive and structured day services that develop life skills and personal enrichment through meaningful and productive activities. Develops active treatment programs designed to further enhance the skills of each person by using, but not limited to, music, art, horticulture, health and wellness, and/or multi-sensory experiences. Provides leadership and guidance to Therapeutic Activities Specialist staff and is in charge of Program site activities in the absence of Program Manager.

Designs and provides direct and consultative day services to persons served:
• Develops structured, meaningful, and enriching activities to teach life skills and promote the personal development of each individual. Plans and conducts individual and group sessions to further enhance skills.
• Gather all necessary materials and develop a curriculum to teach skills in specific areas.
• Assist program staff with encouraging and increasing the participation of each individual.
• Assist in the development of treatment-specific goals and objectives, when appropriate.
• Prompts and/or assists each person in the achievement of goals while actively encouraging the independence and competency of each person to maximize their full potential.
• Assists program management in the design of functional strategies

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
• Work well in teams and are open to learning new skills

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma and 6 months related experience required. Bachelors degree in Psychology, Education, or a related field preferred. Prior experience working with individuals who have been diagnosed with a developmental disability/autism preferred.

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
• Caring for the people we serve can be physically, mentally, and emotionally tough

The current hiring range for this position is: $25.96-$26.49 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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