Full-Time

Program Director

Posted on 9/10/2025

Deadline 8/21/26
Bancroft

Bancroft

1,001-5,000 employees

Nonprofit autism, disability, and neurorehab services

Compensation Overview

$75k - $82k/yr

Swedesboro, NJ, USA

In Person

Category
Operations & Logistics (1)
Required Skills
Management
Requirements
  • High School diploma or equivalent required plus five years of experience in the Human Services or related field.
  • BA in a related field plus three years of related experience preferred.
  • Two or more years of supervisory/management experience required.
Responsibilities
  • Provides supervision and oversight to direct and indirect reports within assigned areas of responsibility: 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.
  • Ensures proper staffing patterns and work distribution within assigned program site in accordance with levels of supervision, Annex A and/or program descriptions.
  • 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.
  • Attends various internal management meetings, external conferences, family conferences, etc., to both obtain and share information.
  • 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

Bancroft is a nonprofit that provides education, residential supports, vocational training, and rehabilitation services for people with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and neurological injuries. It delivers these services through schools, group homes, outpatient centers, and brain‑injury rehab programs, using individualized plans, therapies, ABA, and structured day programs to support people across their lifetimes. Bancroft stands out by its long history since 1883 and its integrated, state‑spanning model that combines education, housing, rehabilitation, and technology like smart homes and VR to address diverse needs and workforce challenges. The goal is to help individuals live, learn, work, and participate in their communities with independence and enhanced quality of life.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Cherry Hill, New Jersey

Founded

1883

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Telehealth expands autism diagnostics, reducing tri-state wait times by 2026.
  • Peer mentorship boosts workforce retention amid behavioral health staffing shortages.
  • School district partnerships embed vocational training, lifting job placements for 2,200 clients.

What critics are saying

  • NJDOE revokes Mountainside approval in 2026, closing Mt. Laurel campus displacing 500 students.
  • CBH de-lists Bancroft as RTF provider in 2026, slashing 20% Pennsylvania residential revenue.
  • PA DHS terminates $5M Cherry Hill funding in 2026 over neurorehab staffing shortages.

What makes Bancroft unique

  • Bancroft pioneered special education in 1883 as first U.S. private school for developmental disabilities.
  • Bancroft NeuroRehab provides specialized therapy for brain injuries and neurological conditions.
  • Bancroft deploys smart homes and VR technology with $1M funding for enhanced care.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Hours

Hybrid Work Options

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

Gym Membership

Professional Development Budget

Conference Attendance Budget

Tuition Reimbursement

Family Planning Benefits

Fertility Treatment Support

Stock Options

Company Equity

Phone/Internet Stipend

Home Office Stipend

Dual Language

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