Program Director

We're Hiring: Program Director

Bancroft is seeking a Program Director to lead our Adult Day Program in Cherry Hill, NJ. This role provides strategic oversight, operational management, and team leadership while supporting individuals with autism and intellectual/developmental disabilities through community development, skill development and quality services. 

Essential Responsibilities:

1. Provides supervision and oversight to direct and indirect reports within assigned areas of responsibility: o Provides ongoing leadership, advice, training, and guidance to staff regarding the daily care, instruction,  and safety of persons served at specific Program site as outlined in the Individual Program Plan (IPP), Annex A and/or program descriptions;
2. Ensures proper staffing patterns and work distribution within assigned program site in accordance with  levels of supervision, Annex A and/or program descriptions;
3. Conducts regular staff meetings and attends Program management meetings to promote a constant flow  of information, open discussions, knowledge sharing, and to ensure staff are well-informed; o Attends various internal management meetings, external conferences, family conferences, etc., to both  obtain and share information;
4. Directly manages the ongoing job performance of direct reports; develops and communicates  performance goals, completes performance evaluations within established timeframes; provides  feedback, develops and takes action on performance improvement plans, and determines and  implements disciplinary action as needed;
5. Appropriately delegates work responsibilities;
6. Supports the professional development and career growth of direct reports by identifying and providing  ongoing training and certification attainment in accordance with state licensing regulations and any  accreditation standards, as applicable within area of responsibility

Education & Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree plus three years of experience in Human Services or a related field preferred
• Two plus years of management experience with demonstrated leadership skills in employment services, especially in job development and job coaching.
• Ability to multi-task and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders

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, retirement savings program, generous paid time off, medical and dental insurance, and more

The current hiring range for this position is: $78,000- $86,736. 

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.