Jessica Marchese
Preparing New Employees With Tools for Success: Meet Jessica Marchese
Jessica Marchese
Training Manager, Organizational Development and Learning
October 1, 2021
Jessica Marchese is one of the first people you’ll meet when you start your career at Bancroft. Currently overseeing the day-to-day operations of Bancroft’s New Staff Orientation, she prepares new employees with the necessary tools needed for their role and gets them excited, as they embark on their journeys with Bancroft. Last year, Jessica was... Read More »
Meet Terrence
Finding the Perfect Fit at Bancroft: Terrence’s Story
Terrence Jenkins
Program Manager, Children’s Community Residential
September 27, 2021
Finding the job that’s your “perfect” fit can be a challenge.  Terrence Jenkins applied for a position at Bancroft in August 2016, at the urging of a friend. As he approaches his five-year anniversary with the organization, his journey through the organization has included multiple promotions — and plenty of personal and professional growth, he... Read More »
Zoe Kpaka-Rogers
More Than An Entry-Level Job: From Direct Support Professional to Emerging Leader
Zoe Kpaka-Rogers
Program Director, Bancroft NeuroRehab
September 14, 2021
“When you enjoy what you do, work is a piece of cake,” says Zoe Kpaka-Rogers. This mindset has inspired Zoe throughout her career at Bancroft NeuroRehab. Now a Program Director and emerging leader in the organization, Zoe has achieved tremendous personal and career growth after starting as a Direct Support Professional over twenty years ago,... Read More »
A woman sits with a patient. They are looking at a computer.
Defining a New Career Path: Meet Kari Davidowitz
Kari Davidowitz
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, Bancroft NeuroRehab
September 14, 2021
Kari Davidowitz has accomplished a lot in her decade-long career at Bancroft NeuroRehab. She has defined a new career path since starting at the organization as a Direct Support Professional almost eleven years ago. She’s graduated from school and continues to focus on professional growth through certifications and new opportunities. Kari is also a proud... Read More »
Building a Sense of Community: Meet Rashida
Rashida Bundy
Program Director, Judith B. Flicker Residences for Seniors
August 2, 2021
After graduating from college, Rashida found an amazing opportunity at Bancroft. Starting her Bancroft journey at The Bancroft School, she grew her career within the organization and is now Program Director at the Judith B. Flicker Residences for Seniors. We asked Rashida a few questions, read her answers below!     Q. How long have... Read More »
Linda Miller (center) with Flicker residents and staff during a Bancroft pep rally
“My success at Bancroft is about trust.” Meet Linda Miller
Linda Miller
Therapeutic Activities Coordinator, Judith B. Flicker Residences for Seniors
August 2, 2021
Linda Miller has been with Bancroft for more than three decades. In that time, she has filled various roles across Bancroft’s diverse programs – including a stint in Human Resources! Over the years, she continued to find her way back to direct support and currently serves as Therapeutic Activities Coordinator at Bancroft’s Judith B. Flicker Residences... Read More »
Honoring 30 years of service: Lillian Wilson
Lillian Wilson
Program Manager, Children’s Community Residential
July 28, 2021
Bancroft staff member Lillian Wilson recently celebrated her 30th anniversary with the organization. Lillian currently works in our pediatric residential program – and is a previous winner of Bancroft’s Maggie Award, which recognizes employees who exemplify our core values. To recognize her amazing milestone, we asked Lillian a few questions about her memories of the... Read More »
Lindens Special Education Teachers Go Beyond The Classroom
Stephanie Grilli
Education Supervisor, Lindens Program
June 2, 2021
On a typical day, it is not uncommon for The Lindens team of teachers to encounter a wide variety of behaviors. They rise to the occasion, embracing each challenge thrown their way, using every moment as a teachable one. These talented and patient educators are determined to teach independence and skill-building tailored to each student’s... Read More »
Molding a Career in Social Work: Meet Julianna
Julianna Rankel
Bancroft Clinical Associate, Lindens Program
May 10, 2021
Lindens strong. That’s our motto at The Lindens Program. Teamwork is at the core of everything we do. I have been a proud member of the Lindens team working as a clinical associate for almost two and a half years.  The Lindens is a residential program helping children and adolescents ages 5-21 overcome acute behavioral challenges... Read More »
Creating Smiles While Making an Impact: Meet Andrew
Andrew DiPietropolo
Direct Support Professional
April 26, 2021
Andrew joined Bancroft in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Below, find out how Andrew navigated starting a new job during a global pandemic while working alongside his dedicated team to create smiles and a positive impact in the lives of the students in the Preschool & Early Education Program.   “Every little positive outcome... Read More »
When a Job Becomes Your Family: 30 years at Bancroft
Clair Rohrer
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: Michael’s Story at Bancroft
Michael Bradley
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’s Story to Bancroft
Sean Stump
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
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 »
Using Bancroft’s Tuition Reimbursement to Finish Her Degree: Dara’s Story
Dara
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
May 21, 2020
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 work she did. When I started working here,... Read More »
Accountant to Behavior Specialist: Career Change with Big Impact. 
David Sullivan
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 »
What is I/DD?
April 22, 2020
Generally, intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DDs) include cognitive, physical, or a combination of impairments diagnosed before age 18. I/DD conditions can negatively impact many facets of development. I/DDs can affect many systems of the body, including the nervous system, sensory system, and metabolism.
An Unexpected Road to the Future: Aimé’s Story
Aimé Alobeyo
Bancroft Program Specialist 
April 22, 2020
As children, we sometimes have grand dreams for what our lives will be. Where we’ll live, the places we’ll explore, and - of course - what we want to be when we grow up.  For me, I dreamed of being a world-renowned researcher and scientist. I was sure it was a path that would allow me to change the world. 
What is Autism?
April 21, 2020
Autism is a developmental disability - a condition that affects the way a person thinks, learns, behaves and communicates. It’s also a spectrum disorder - which means people with autism can experience life very differently from one person to the next. You may have heard the saying that “If you know one person with autism, you know one person with autism.”
Veterans Day Spotlight: Pat Senft, The Bancroft School Principal
Veterans Day Spotlight: Pat Senft, The Bancroft School Principal
Pat Senft
Principal, The Bancroft School
November 10, 2019
Pat Senft wasn’t what you might think of as the “typical” Marine recruit.  “I was 27, almost 28 years old when I left for boot camp,” recalls Senft, who now serves as principal of The Bancroft School in Mt. Laurel, NJ.   His father was a Marine in Vietnam – and instilled in Senft a lifelong... Read More »
Top 5 Tips to Crush the Interview Process from Beginning to End
Jonathan Lutz
Bancroft Director of Talent Acquisition
August 23, 2019
As an organization that hires approximately 1,000 employees a year to keep up with our growing need for qualified Direct Support/Direct Care Professionals, we know firsthand the value of a great first impression.