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Dana Kelly: A Nurse’s Journey At Bancroft
Motivation and Joy: A Nurse’s Journey at Bancroft For Dana Kelly, nursing felt like a natural fit right from the start. “I always knew I wasn’t
Leading with Love: Linda Miller
Leading With Love: Linda Miller When Linda Miller first joined Bancroft in 1985 as a pottery teacher, she didn’t expect it to become her life’s work.
A Meaningful Journey: Velma Green
A Meaningful Journey: Velma Green When Velma Green first walked through the doors at Bancroft more than two decades ago, she never imagined it would
Growth Begins With Courage: Janita Wise
Growth Begins With Courage: Janita Wise http://youtube.com/watch?v=OdS0bT9V3oQ&feature=youtu.be For 27 years, Janita Wise has grown alongside Bancroft. Janita began her career as a Direct Support Professional
A Classroom That Feels Like Home: Maggie Dipner
A Classroom That Feels Like Home: Maggie Dipner For Maggie Dipner, a career in education felt like a natural fit. Growing up in a family surrounded
Finding Meaning in Social Work: Miranda Emerson
Finding Meaning in Social Work: Miranda Emerson For Miranda Emerson, her career began with a simple but powerful desire: to help others. Discovering social work sparked
In Her Own Words : Jenn Sagaria
In Her Own Words: Jennifer Sagaria Working at Bancroft requires the right mix of patience, understanding and a passion for what we do. We can think
Finding Purpose in the Classroom at Bancroft : Jillian Caputo
Finding Purpose In The Classroom: Jillian Caputo A Path To Teaching From an early age, teaching was always somewhere in the back of Jillian Caputo’s mind
A Calling To Help Others: Meet Misty Simmons
A Calling To Help Others: One Social Worker’s Journey At Bancroft For Misty Simmons, the path to her career as a Social Worker began with a
It’s All About the Relationships: Meet Matthew Hender
Bobby, a sensitive and compassionate man in his 70s, is just one of the many people with autism Matthew Hender has cared for in his decade
From Senior Caregiver to DSP: Meet Sonia Alvarez
DSPs are at the heart of what we do. To celebrate Direct Support Professional week, we wanted to spotlight some of our great employees! Meet Sonia
Over Two Decades at Bancroft: Meet Darlene McNeil
To celebrate our Direct Support Professional’s we interviewed some of our great employees! Meet Darlene McNeil, who has dedicated over two decades of her career to
19 Years at Bancroft: Meet Lorraine Hecksher
To celebrate Direct Support Professional week, we asked a Bancroft DSP to describe the difference she makes — and why she loves what she does. Lorraine
Empowering Students Daily: Meet Shawnna Simmons
DSPs are at the heart of what we do. To celebrate Direct Support Professional week, we wanted to spotlight some of our great employees! Meet Shawna
Making an Impact on Individuals and their Families: Meet Kahdejia Carter
To celebrate Direct Support Professional week, we asked a Bancroft DSP to describe the difference she makes — and why she loves what she does. Kahdejia
Gaining Confidence and Growing Leadership Skills Through Bancroft’s Leadership Academy
I started at Bancroft in August 2018 and have been with the organization for over 3 years. When I first began my new role as a
Finding the Perfect Fit at Bancroft: Terrence’s Story
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
More Than An Entry-Level Job: From Direct Support Professional to Emerging Leader
“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. Now a Program
Building a Sense of Community: Meet Rashida
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
“My success at Bancroft is about trust.” Meet Linda Miller
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
Honoring 30 years of service: Lillian Wilson
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
Lindens Special Education Teachers Go Beyond The Classroom
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,
Molding a Career in Social Work: Meet Julianna
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
Creating Smiles While Making an Impact: Meet Andrew
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
Finding a New Calling: Michael’s Story at Bancroft
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
Making My Brother Proud: Sean’s Story to Bancroft
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
Resources
Bancroft and Rider University Partnership: Intro to ABA Course
Bancroft and Rider University partner to help employees move forward in their career in a variety of ways, including an Intro to Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
What is I/DD?
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.
Top 5 Tips to Crush the Interview Process from Beginning to End
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.
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