Employment Services
Employment That Builds Independence
For many adults, employment provides more than a paycheck. It creates purpose, confidence, and connection to the community. Bancroft partners with individuals, families, and employers to build pathways to meaningful work.
Our team works closely with each individual to explore interests, identify strengths, and create a plan for meaningful employment. Individuals receive the support they need to build skills, pursue opportunities, and succeed in the workplace.
We partner with families, support coordinators, and employers to create employment opportunities that are a good fit for both the individual and the workplace.
Building Skills For The Workplace
Meaningful employment looks different for everyone. Bancroft Employment Services provide a supportive path for adults with autism or other intellectual and developmental disabilities to prepare for work, build confidence, and take steps toward employment in the community.
Whether someone is exploring career interests, preparing for employment, or ready for job placement with coaching, we help connect them to the right level of support.
Career Planning Services
Best for individuals who want support exploring work goals and creating a clear plan for next steps.
Career Planning Services are provided 1:1 by an Employment Specialist and may include:
- Initial assessment and goal-setting
- Career path planning
- Skill-building counseling and guidance
- Resume-building support
- Help preparing for the transition to Supported Employment services
Supported Employment Options
Supported Employment: Small Group
Best for individuals who want to build job readiness skills before pursuing community employment.
Supported Employment: Small Group services help individuals develop workplace skills in supportive environments while preparing for community employment.
Participants engage in structured activities and real-world experiences designed to strengthen job readiness and build confidence.
Individuals work with trained staff to:
- Develop workplace habits and routines
- Strengthen communication and collaboration skills
- Build independence and task management abilities
- Explore different types of work experiences
This service helps individuals take important steps toward competitive employment in the community.
Supported Employment: Individual
Best for individuals ready to pursue competitive employment with individualized job development and coaching.
For individuals ready to pursue employment in the community, Bancroft’s employment specialists provide individualized job development and placement support.
Our team works with each individual to identify career interests and connect them with employment opportunities that align with strengths and goals.
Services include:
- Job development and placement
- Interview preparation and job search support
- Communication and coordination with employers
- On-the-job coaching
- Ongoing support to promote long-term success
Job Coaching
Best for individuals who need on-the-job support to succeed in the workplace.
Bancroft Job Coaches provide hands-on support to help individuals learn job tasks, strengthen workplace routines, and build positive relationships with coworkers and supervisors.
Coaches also partner with employers to clarify expectations and support accommodations as needed. Support can gradually decrease as independence grows, with check-ins available to support long-term success.
Finding the Right Fit
Each person deserves the opportunity to do what they love – and to be successful. We work with each person to gain insight into strengths, weaknesses, likes and dislikes, to match them with a job that is both enjoyable and challenging.
As workers explore different opportunities, we further refine their skills to a specific vocation that can lead to a fulfilling career in the workforce.
Funding for Services
Eligibility for funding for adult services is determined by the New Jersey Department of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) or the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DVRS).
Once eligibility has been determined, you or the individual seeking service may choose Bancroft as the program of choice. While most of those enrolled in Bancroft programs receive state funding for all or some of the services provided, others augment services by paying for them directly.
Ready to Learn More?
The first step is to contact your Supports Coordinator to obtain a referral to Bancroft’s programs.
Call 800.774.5516 to speak with an Admissions Specialist to discuss all of Bancroft’s Employment Services and funding options.
