Direct Care Worker II
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for prose.
We need to preserve all substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail.
We need to remove boilerplate: EEO, equal opportunity, scam warning, etc. Also remove navigation, cookie, legal. Also remove "Pre-Hire Process", "Education and license/certification information..." maybe that's part of requirements but could be considered boilerplate? It's about verification; might be considered procedural but still substantive? The instruction: remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. The pre-hire process is not exactly those categories, but it's about verification; could be considered part of hiring process, maybe keep? However it's somewhat procedural; but we can keep as part of Requirements or Qualifications? It says "Education, licensure, and certifications will be verified..." That's procedural; could be kept under Requirements. But we need to decide.
Also remove "About The Department Of Developmental Services" maybe that's about agency; could be part of About the role or separate? Could be included in About the role.
We must not include duplicated lines.
Let's extract substantive content:
From posting:
- The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) seeks a caring and compassionate applicant for the role of Direct Care Worker II (DCW II). The DCW II position is a shift supervisor position that provides oversight and direct services to individuals with developmental disabilities. The position is an excellent opportunity, including for potential candidates who are interested in furthering their career within the Department of Developmental Services, as it affords valuable work experience to build one’s foundation for professional development and advancement.
- Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive):
- Assist individuals in meeting his/her personal care and nutritional needs;
- Assist and support individuals in making choices in his/her life;
- Maintain individuals’ rights by complying with applicable laws and regulations;
- Provide leisure activities; may drive individuals to work, appointments, and to recreational activities;
- Provide daily supervision and training to Direct Care Worker I staff to ensure that they are acting as advocates for the individuals and demonstrate; respect and positive regard for individuals with developmental disabilities;
- Oversee, as the shift supervisor, the health and safety of the individuals by administering medications;
- Communicate with appropriate medical and health care providers regarding health concerns and accompany individuals to various appointments as necessary.
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of practices and procedures necessary to assure the health and safety of individuals, including evacuation procedures.
- Ability to plan, assign, and coordinate the activities of others.
- Ability to give written or oral instructions in a clear and understandable manner.
- Agency Requirements:
- Must possess current and valid Class D Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.
- Please Note This position is located in Stockbridge, MA
- Shift: 3:00pm - 11:00pm
- Days Off: Sunday/ Monday
- This is a 24 hour/ 7 days a week staff position.
- The Department of Developmental Services requires employees in this position to be able to perform mandatory overtime when circumstances dictate the need.
- About The Department Of Developmental Services:
- mission... (text)
- DDS serves over 43,000 vulnerable individuals throughout their lifetimes, providing a spectrum of day, employment, and residential supports.
- The agency directly oversees and manages $3 billion in public funds ($2.7B+ operating budget) and approximately 5,500 staff, the largest state employee workforce of any agency in the Massachusetts executive branch of government.
- For more information about our agency and programs visit: www.mass.gov/dds
- Pre-Hire Process ... (maybe skip as procedural)
- Recommended Candidates Must Successfully Complete Pre-employment Screening Which Includes ... (list of checks). This is procedural but could be considered Requirements? Might be considered part of hiring process; but instruction says remove application instructions. This is about pre-employment screening, which is part of application process. Likely should be removed as application instructions. So we will drop that.
- ADA Reasonable Accommodation ... (that's about accommodation request; could be considered EEO/boilerplate? It's about accommodation; maybe keep? It's not EEO but it's about accommodation request. Might be considered boilerplate but it's specific. However it's about application/interview process; could be considered application instructions. Safer to remove.
- For technical help with MassCareers... (application instructions) remove.
- For questions regarding this requisition... remove.
- First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days. (application instruction) remove.
- Minimum Entrance Requirements ... (this is substantive requirement) keep.
- Substitutions ... keep.
- Incumbents are required to possess a current and valid motor vehicle driver’s license at a class level specific to assignment. (similar to Agency Requirements) keep.
- Salary placement is determined by a combination of factors, including the candidate’s years of directly related experience and education, and alignment with our internal compensation structure as set forth by the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines. For all bargaining unit positions (non-management), compensation is subject to the salary provisions outlined in the applicable collective bargaining agreement and will apply to placement within the appropriate salary range. (this is about pay; we have specific salary number; we can keep generic but maybe not needed. We'll keep Pay section with the specific salary.)
- Comprehensive Benefits When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future. Want the specifics? Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards! (this is benefits statement; we can keep.)
- Title 101 CMR 23.00 (“Regulation”) requires certain agency staff to have received the COVID-19 vaccination and Influenza vaccination, or have taken required mitigation measures, to prevent viral infection and transmission in State Hospitals and State Congregate Care Facilities. The Regulation applies to this position. Successful candidates will be required to acknowledge and attest to your vaccination status for both COVID-19 and Influenza. (this is a requirement; could be under Requirements or maybe separate section? It's a condition of employment. We'll include under Requirements.)
- An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer... (EEO boilerplate) remove.
- Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role. (EEO-ish) remove.
- Official Title Developmental Services Wrk II Primary Location United States-Massachusetts-Stockbridge - Res 6054 Schedule Full-time Shift Evening Job Posting Aug 21, 2026, 8:13:54 AM Salary 52,178.36 (some metadata; we already have salary; location; shift; we can ignore.)
- If you have Diversity, Affirmative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator Kendy Derival, kendy.derival3@mass.gov (EEO/contact) remove.
- Bargaining Unit 02-AFSCME - Service/Institutional Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule Yes (maybe note about hybrid work schedule; but not in posting earlier; it's a note; could be included under Benefits or Schedule? It's about hybrid work schedule eligibility. Could be included under Benefits? But it's not a benefit per se; it's about work schedule. Might be considered Schedule? It says "Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule Yes". Could be included under Schedule as note. However we already have shift details; hybrid work schedule maybe not applicable to shift work. Might be extraneous; but it's substantive. We'll include under Schedule as a note.
Now we need to structure sections.
We'll have:
About the role
... (description)
Responsibilities
- ... each duty
Requirements
- Must possess current and valid Class D Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.
- Must possess current and valid motor vehicle driver’s license at a class level specific to assignment.
- Minimum Entrance Requirements: Applicants must have (A) at least one (1) year of full-time or equivalent part-time experience in providing direct support services to persons with developmental/ intellectual, emotional or physical disabilities, or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and substitutions below.
- Substitutions: An Associate’s degree or higher with a major in a human services field, including sociology, special education, psychology, rehabilitation counseling, occupational therapy, physical therapy, or other related field may be substituted for the required experience.
- Successful candidates will be required to acknowledge and attest to vaccination status for both COVID-19 and Influenza per Title 101 CMR 23.00.
But we need to avoid duplication: we have two license statements; could combine.
We also have agency requirements about location, shift, days off, mandatory overtime. Those could go under Schedule or Requirements? Location maybe not needed as heading but could be in About the role? But we have
for prose. We need to preserve all substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. We need to remove boilerplate: EEO, equal opportunity, scam warning, etc. Also remove navigation, cookie, legal. Also remove "Pre-Hire Process", "Education and license/certification information..." maybe that's part of requirements but could be considered boilerplate? It's about verification; might be considered procedural but still substantive? The instruction: remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. The pre-hire process is not exactly those categories, but it's about verification; could be considered part of hiring process, maybe keep? However it's somewhat procedural; but we can keep as part of Requirements or Qualifications? It says "Education, licensure, and certifications will be verified..." That's procedural; could be kept under Requirements. But we need to decide. Also remove "About The Department Of Developmental Services" maybe that's about agency; could be part of About the role or separate? Could be included in About the role. We must not include duplicated lines. Let's extract substantive content: From posting: - The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) seeks a caring and compassionate applicant for the role of Direct Care Worker II (DCW II). The DCW II position is a shift supervisor position that provides oversight and direct services to individuals with developmental disabilities. The position is an excellent opportunity, including for potential candidates who are interested in furthering their career within the Department of Developmental Services, as it affords valuable work experience to build one’s foundation for professional development and advancement. - Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive): - Assist individuals in meeting his/her personal care and nutritional needs; - Assist and support individuals in making choices in his/her life; - Maintain individuals’ rights by complying with applicable laws and regulations; - Provide leisure activities; may drive individuals to work, appointments, and to recreational activities; - Provide daily supervision and training to Direct Care Worker I staff to ensure that they are acting as advocates for the individuals and demonstrate; respect and positive regard for individuals with developmental disabilities; - Oversee, as the shift supervisor, the health and safety of the individuals by administering medications; - Communicate with appropriate medical and health care providers regarding health concerns and accompany individuals to various appointments as necessary. - Preferred Qualifications: - Knowledge of practices and procedures necessary to assure the health and safety of individuals, including evacuation procedures. - Ability to plan, assign, and coordinate the activities of others. - Ability to give written or oral instructions in a clear and understandable manner. - Agency Requirements: - Must possess current and valid Class D Motor Vehicle Operator’s License. - Please Note This position is located in Stockbridge, MA - Shift: 3:00pm - 11:00pm - Days Off: Sunday/ Monday - This is a 24 hour/ 7 days a week staff position. - The Department of Developmental Services requires employees in this position to be able to perform mandatory overtime when circumstances dictate the need. - About The Department Of Developmental Services: - mission... (text) - DDS serves over 43,000 vulnerable individuals throughout their lifetimes, providing a spectrum of day, employment, and residential supports. - The agency directly oversees and manages $3 billion in public funds ($2.7B+ operating budget) and approximately 5,500 staff, the largest state employee workforce of any agency in the Massachusetts executive branch of government. - For more information about our agency and programs visit: www.mass.gov/dds - Pre-Hire Process ... (maybe skip as procedural) - Recommended Candidates Must Successfully Complete Pre-employment Screening Which Includes ... (list of checks). This is procedural but could be considered Requirements? Might be considered part of hiring process; but instruction says remove application instructions. This is about pre-employment screening, which is part of application process. Likely should be removed as application instructions. So we will drop that. - ADA Reasonable Accommodation ... (that's about accommodation request; could be considered EEO/boilerplate? It's about accommodation; maybe keep? It's not EEO but it's about accommodation request. Might be considered boilerplate but it's specific. However it's about application/interview process; could be considered application instructions. Safer to remove. - For technical help with MassCareers... (application instructions) remove. - For questions regarding this requisition... remove. - First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days. (application instruction) remove. - Minimum Entrance Requirements ... (this is substantive requirement) keep. - Substitutions ... keep. - Incumbents are required to possess a current and valid motor vehicle driver’s license at a class level specific to assignment. (similar to Agency Requirements) keep. - Salary placement is determined by a combination of factors, including the candidate’s years of directly related experience and education, and alignment with our internal compensation structure as set forth by the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines. For all bargaining unit positions (non-management), compensation is subject to the salary provisions outlined in the applicable collective bargaining agreement and will apply to placement within the appropriate salary range. (this is about pay; we have specific salary number; we can keep generic but maybe not needed. We'll keep Pay section with the specific salary.) - Comprehensive Benefits When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future. Want the specifics? Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards! (this is benefits statement; we can keep.) - Title 101 CMR 23.00 (“Regulation”) requires certain agency staff to have received the COVID-19 vaccination and Influenza vaccination, or have taken required mitigation measures, to prevent viral infection and transmission in State Hospitals and State Congregate Care Facilities. The Regulation applies to this position. Successful candidates will be required to acknowledge and attest to your vaccination status for both COVID-19 and Influenza. (this is a requirement; could be under Requirements or maybe separate section? It's a condition of employment. We'll include under Requirements.) - An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer... (EEO boilerplate) remove. - Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role. (EEO-ish) remove. - Official Title Developmental Services Wrk II Primary Location United States-Massachusetts-Stockbridge - Res 6054 Schedule Full-time Shift Evening Job Posting Aug 21, 2026, 8:13:54 AM Salary 52,178.36 (some metadata; we already have salary; location; shift; we can ignore.) - If you have Diversity, Affirmative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator Kendy Derival, kendy.derival3@mass.gov (EEO/contact) remove. - Bargaining Unit 02-AFSCME - Service/Institutional Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule Yes (maybe note about hybrid work schedule; but not in posting earlier; it's a note; could be included under Benefits or Schedule? It's about hybrid work schedule eligibility. Could be included under Benefits? But it's not a benefit per se; it's about work schedule. Might be considered Schedule? It says "Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule Yes". Could be included under Schedule as note. However we already have shift details; hybrid work schedule maybe not applicable to shift work. Might be extraneous; but it's substantive. We'll include under Schedule as a note. Now we need to structure sections. We'll have:
About the role
... (description)
Responsibilities
- ... each duty
Requirements
- Must possess current and valid Class D Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.
- Must possess current and valid motor vehicle driver’s license at a class level specific to assignment.
- Minimum Entrance Requirements: Applicants must have (A) at least one (1) year of full-time or equivalent part-time experience in providing direct support services to persons with developmental/ intellectual, emotional or physical disabilities, or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and substitutions below.
- Substitutions: An Associate’s degree or higher with a major in a human services field, including sociology, special education, psychology, rehabilitation counseling, occupational therapy, physical therapy, or other related field may be substituted for the required experience.
- Successful candidates will be required to acknowledge and attest to vaccination status for both COVID-19 and Influenza per Title 101 CMR 23.00.