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When a Job Becomes Your Family: 30 years at Bancroft
Clair Rohrer
Senior Vice President, Adult Services
Senior Vice President, Adult Services
April 5, 2021
When you are in your twenties, the world is simply an opportunity waiting to happen. For Clair Rohrer, a random phone call from a recruiter landed her an opportunity to join the Bancroft family. And a family is what she has built around her over the last 30 years working at Bancroft. “So much has... Read More »
Finding a New Calling: Meet Michael
Michael Bradley
Clinical Specialist, Lindens Residential
Clinical Specialist, Lindens Residential
April 5, 2021
At 64, Michael Bradley found himself at a crossroads. The program where he was teaching had closed, and he had a choice: Retire, or find a new career. He chose the latter – and he found his new calling at Bancroft. Three years later, Bradley is a clinical specialist providing direct support to children and... Read More »
Making My Brother Proud
Sean Stump
Education Program Associate
Education Program Associate
March 25, 2021
From the time I was young, I have always wanted to help others. It came from wanting to help my older brother growing up, who had special needs. As a child I never saw him as different though, I just saw him as my brother. It was as I got older when I started to... Read More »
From Nickelodeon to Bancroft: Creating Purpose by Helping Others
Justin Deitrick
Administrative and Regulatory Specialist, OD & Learning
Administrative and Regulatory Specialist, OD & Learning
March 4, 2021
About 10 years ago, I took a leap of faith into the world of Human Services after a decade of working in the entertainment industry. I was just finishing a Master’s degree in Human Services and Leadership. I didn’t know what to expect, I just knew I wanted to help and lead people and I wasn’t... Read More »
Bancroft Rolls Out COVID-19 Vaccines to Staff
February 24, 2021
Over the last few months, Bancroft has worked tirelessly to provide the COVID-19 vaccine through on-site clinics to its staff and those we serve. As of today, over 1,100 Bancroft staff and over 650 individuals served have received at least one dose of the vaccine! While the COVID-19 vaccine is not a requirement for employment... Read More »
Dara Uses Tuition Reimbursement to Finish Her Degree
Dara
Program Manager, Bancroft Delaware
Program Manager, Bancroft Delaware
June 29, 2020
My name is Dara. I am a program manager for the Delaware program. I have been with Bancroft for the past four years, and I love what I do. The interaction with the individuals and the staff are something I look forward to every day. To come to work and know that I can make... Read More »
One Mom’s Perspective on her Role as an Essential Care Worker
Mary Jo Kolaski
Direct Support Professional at Bancroft
Direct Support Professional at Bancroft
May 21, 2020
Mary Jo Kolaski, Direct Support Professional at Bancroft It will soon be my 25th anniversary working as a Direct Support Professional at Bancroft, an obvious time to reflect on my journey. My mother worked as a teacher’s assistant at the Bancroft School, then located in Haddonfield, and I always looked up to her and the... Read More »
Accountant to Behavior Specialist: Career Change with Big Impact.
David Sullivan
Behavior Specialist at Bancroft
Behavior Specialist at Bancroft
April 23, 2020
Uncertainty and anxiety surrounding employment and job security is very real for the tens of thousands who have been laid off or furloughed. Before all this, I took what I considered to be a big, bold step to leave a job in accounting in search of work that had real impact. I found meaningful secure... Read More »
