Direct Support Professional
for section headings. Use - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. Use
for prose. Remove boilerplate: EEO, etc. Also remove duplicated lines, navigation, cookie, legal, application instructions. Also remove "If You Appreciate ..."? That seems like benefits description; we can incorporate into Benefits section.
We need to preserve all substantive information. Let's extract:
Organization description: "The Arc Eastern Connecticut has been providing services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities for more than 60 years. We actively champion for full community inclusion and are a licensed and contracted service provider of the Connecticut Department of Development Services. We provide residential, daytime, employment, and social supports to people with IDD and their families. Come join our team!"
Schedule: "Schedule Saturday - Monday: 2:00pm - 10:00pm" also later "Saturday-Monday 1:00p.m. to 9:00p.m. 24 Hours". There's inconsistency. The first says 2-10, second says 1-9 and 24 Hours? Might be a mistake. We need to preserve both? Probably we should include schedule as stated: "Schedule Saturday - Monday: 2:00pm - 10:00pm". Also later "Saturday-Monday 1:00p.m. to 9:00p.m. 24 Hours". This seems duplicated/contradictory. We need to preserve all substantive info, but we should not invent. Could combine? Might be two lines: one says schedule, another says shift times. We could include both as separate sentences in a paragraph under Schedule section. But we should not create placeholder text. We'll include both as given.
Work Location: "New London, CT"
Description: "Our Direct Support Professionals are committed to facilitate, model, and build skills that will lead to the optimal independence of the people we support."
Essential Functions: list of duties. We'll put under Responsibilities section as
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Expectations: list of expectations. Could be under Responsibilities or a separate Expectations section. Since we have a Responsibilities section, we could put expectations there as well, but maybe better to have a separate "Expectations" section. However rule: Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. Could combine Responsibilities and Expectations into one section "Responsibilities and Expectations". But we need headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We can choose which to include.
We have: About the role (organization description + role description). Responsibilities (essential functions). Requirements/Qualifications (minimum qualifications). Benefits (list). Pay (starting hourly rate). Schedule (schedule). Possibly Skills not explicitly listed; we have "Must have the ability to mentor and assist people..." which is more qualification. Could put under Qualifications.
We must not create sections with filler. So include only those with real content.
Let's draft:
About the role
The Arc Eastern Connecticut has been providing services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities for more than 60 years. We actively champion for full community inclusion and are a licensed and contracted service provider of the Connecticut Department of Development Services. We provide residential, daytime, employment, and social supports to people with IDD and their families. Come join our team! Our Direct Support Professionals are committed to facilitate, model, and build skills that will lead to the optimal independence of the people we support.
Responsibilities
- Deliver training, support, and assistance to participants in the areas of personal care, recreation and leisure, daily living skills, social skills, health needs, personal preferences, exercising of individual rights, community integration, and behavior management.
- Participate in the design, implementation and monitoring of the participants individualized support plan.
- Accurately administer prescribed medications to participants as ordered by physicians.
- Accurately complete required documentation including but not limited to program data, incident reports, daily log, progress notes, and health records.
- Always ensure participants health and safety including but not limited to prevention of abuse, perform CPR, perform Standard First Aid, perform Heimlich procedure, and evacuate participants in case of a fire.
- Provide transportation to recreational and community activities.
- Prepare participants meals following published menus.
- Mentor and assist people in all areas of life skills including recreation, independence, communication, and health.
Maybe also include expectations list? Could add as another under Responsibilities or separate Expectations. Since we have many bullet points already, we could add expectations as additional bullets. But to avoid too long list, we could create a separate section "Expectations". However rule: prefer few substantive sections. Could add a second under Responsibilities titled "Expectations"? But we need headings. Could add Expectations
with list. That would be another section. Might be okay if we have substantive content. Let's see if we have enough to justify separate Expectations. The expectations list is long; we could put them under Responsibilities as well, but then the Responsibilities section becomes huge. Still okay.
But we need to follow instruction: Use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). It suggests those are possible headings, not mandatory. We can choose.
We have Minimum Qualifications: "Prior experience working with people who have developmental and physical disabilities preferred. Must have the ability to mentor and assist people in all areas of life skills including recreation, independence, communication, and health. Valid driver’s license required. High School Diploma or GED RequiredApplicants must possess basic computer aptitude and be able to speak/write in English". Note there is a missing space before "Applicants". We'll fix.
We could have a section "Requirements" or "Qualifications". We'll use "Qualifications". Put list.
Benefits: list: Dental insurance, Employee assistance program, Health insurance, Life insurance, Paid time off, Referral program. Also later: "If You Appreciate paid training while you get state certified.Can use medical, dental and life insurance.Would enjoy getting 11 recognized holidays off and paid each year.Earn paid vacation and paid sick leave; andWe pay a starting hourly rate of $20.20 per hour.We can start you working and earning towards your employment goal. Opportunities for advancement are offered. Helping others is a reward that will stay with you the rest of your life."
We need to extract benefits: Dental insurance, Employee assistance program, Health insurance, Life insurance, Paid time off, Referral program, paid training, state certification, medical, dental and life insurance (duplicate), 11 recognized holidays off and paid each year, paid vacation, paid sick leave, starting hourly rate $20.20 per hour, opportunities for advancement. Pay is separate.
We should separate Pay and Benefits. Pay: starting hourly rate $20.20 per hour. Also maybe mention "paid training while you get state certified" could be considered benefit/training. We'll keep under Benefits.
Schedule: we have two statements: "Schedule Saturday - Monday: 2:00pm - 10:00pm" and "Saturday-Monday 1:00p.m. to 9:00p.m. 24 Hours". We'll include both as sentences.
Work Location: maybe include under About the role or separate? Could add a short paragraph under About the role: "Work Location: New London, CT". Or we could add a separate "Location" section but not in list of headings. Since not required, we can include in About the role.
Now we need to remove boilerplate: EEO line, duplicated lines, navigation, cookie, legal, application instructions. Also remove "If You Appreciate ..."? We'll keep substance.
Now produce HTML fragment.
Let's craft:
About the role
The Arc Eastern Connecticut has been providing services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities for more than 60 years. We actively champion for full community inclusion and are a licensed and contracted service provider of the Connecticut Department of Development Services. We provide residential, daytime, employment, and social supports to people with IDD and their families. Come join our team! Our Direct Support Professionals are committed to facilitate, model, and build skills that will lead to the optimal independence of the people we support. Work Location: New London, CT.
Responsibilities
- Deliver training, support, and assistance to participants in the areas of personal care, recreation and leisure, daily living skills, social skills, health needs, personal preferences, exercising of individual rights, community integration, and behavior management.
- Participate in the design, implementation and monitoring of the participants individualized support plan.
- Accurately administer prescribed medications to participants as ordered by physicians.
- Accurately complete required documentation including but not limited to program data, incident reports, daily log, progress notes, and health records.
- Always ensure participants health and safety including but not limited to prevention of abuse, perform CPR, perform Standard First Aid, perform Heimlich procedure, and evacuate participants in case of a fire.
- Provide transportation to recreational and community activities.
- Prepare participants meals following published menus.
- Mentor and assist people in all areas of life skills including recreation, independence, communication, and health.
- Demonstrates a positive work ethic.
- Can work with limited supervision.
- Advocates for and protects participants’ rights in accordance with Arc policies and procedures.
- Treats all individuals in an age-appropriate manner, with respect and dignity, and to encourage opportunities that promote choice.
- Maintains a mature and positive attitude when dealing with program participants, staff, families, the public and outside representatives.
- Works with a spirit of cooperation with all departments.
- Carries out all job responsibilities in a professional manner.
- Attends all agency staff meetings and training sessions.
- Maintains attendance. Adheres to policies on attendance, days of absence, and illness.
- Keeps supervisor informed of any significant events or the need to modify any area of the operation/activity.
- Serves as a positive and appropriate role model for program participants.
- Provides advocacy for participants based on their personal choice and their individual plan.
- Develops and maintains positive relationships with participants, their families, and providers.
- Responds to need of participants, families, and providers in a timely and professional manner.
Qualifications
- Prior experience working with people who have developmental and physical disabilities preferred.
- Must have the ability to mentor and assist people in all areas of life skills including recreation, independence, communication, and health.
- Valid driver’s license required.
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Applicants must possess basic computer aptitude and be able to speak/write in English.
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Paid training while you get state certified
- Medical, dental and life insurance coverage
- 11 recognized holidays off and paid each year
for prose. Remove boilerplate: EEO, etc. Also remove duplicated lines, navigation, cookie, legal, application instructions. Also remove "If You Appreciate ..."? That seems like benefits description; we can incorporate into Benefits section. We need to preserve all substantive information. Let's extract: Organization description: "The Arc Eastern Connecticut has been providing services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities for more than 60 years. We actively champion for full community inclusion and are a licensed and contracted service provider of the Connecticut Department of Development Services. We provide residential, daytime, employment, and social supports to people with IDD and their families. Come join our team!" Schedule: "Schedule Saturday - Monday: 2:00pm - 10:00pm" also later "Saturday-Monday 1:00p.m. to 9:00p.m. 24 Hours". There's inconsistency. The first says 2-10, second says 1-9 and 24 Hours? Might be a mistake. We need to preserve both? Probably we should include schedule as stated: "Schedule Saturday - Monday: 2:00pm - 10:00pm". Also later "Saturday-Monday 1:00p.m. to 9:00p.m. 24 Hours". This seems duplicated/contradictory. We need to preserve all substantive info, but we should not invent. Could combine? Might be two lines: one says schedule, another says shift times. We could include both as separate sentences in a paragraph under Schedule section. But we should not create placeholder text. We'll include both as given. Work Location: "New London, CT" Description: "Our Direct Support Professionals are committed to facilitate, model, and build skills that will lead to the optimal independence of the people we support." Essential Functions: list of duties. We'll put under Responsibilities section as
- .
Expectations: list of expectations. Could be under Responsibilities or a separate Expectations section. Since we have a Responsibilities section, we could put expectations there as well, but maybe better to have a separate "Expectations" section. However rule: Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. Could combine Responsibilities and Expectations into one section "Responsibilities and Expectations". But we need headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We can choose which to include.
We have: About the role (organization description + role description). Responsibilities (essential functions). Requirements/Qualifications (minimum qualifications). Benefits (list). Pay (starting hourly rate). Schedule (schedule). Possibly Skills not explicitly listed; we have "Must have the ability to mentor and assist people..." which is more qualification. Could put under Qualifications.
We must not create sections with filler. So include only those with real content.
Let's draft:
About the role
The Arc Eastern Connecticut has been providing services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities for more than 60 years. We actively champion for full community inclusion and are a licensed and contracted service provider of the Connecticut Department of Development Services. We provide residential, daytime, employment, and social supports to people with IDD and their families. Come join our team! Our Direct Support Professionals are committed to facilitate, model, and build skills that will lead to the optimal independence of the people we support.
Responsibilities
- Deliver training, support, and assistance to participants in the areas of personal care, recreation and leisure, daily living skills, social skills, health needs, personal preferences, exercising of individual rights, community integration, and behavior management.
- Participate in the design, implementation and monitoring of the participants individualized support plan.
- Accurately administer prescribed medications to participants as ordered by physicians.
- Accurately complete required documentation including but not limited to program data, incident reports, daily log, progress notes, and health records.
- Always ensure participants health and safety including but not limited to prevention of abuse, perform CPR, perform Standard First Aid, perform Heimlich procedure, and evacuate participants in case of a fire.
- Provide transportation to recreational and community activities.
- Prepare participants meals following published menus.
- Mentor and assist people in all areas of life skills including recreation, independence, communication, and health.
- under Responsibilities or separate Expectations. Since we have many bullet points already, we could add expectations as additional bullets. But to avoid too long list, we could create a separate section "Expectations". However rule: prefer few substantive sections. Could add a second
- Deliver training, support, and assistance to participants in the areas of personal care, recreation and leisure, daily living skills, social skills, health needs, personal preferences, exercising of individual rights, community integration, and behavior management.
- Participate in the design, implementation and monitoring of the participants individualized support plan.
- Accurately administer prescribed medications to participants as ordered by physicians.
- Accurately complete required documentation including but not limited to program data, incident reports, daily log, progress notes, and health records.
- Always ensure participants health and safety including but not limited to prevention of abuse, perform CPR, perform Standard First Aid, perform Heimlich procedure, and evacuate participants in case of a fire.
- Provide transportation to recreational and community activities.
- Prepare participants meals following published menus.
- Mentor and assist people in all areas of life skills including recreation, independence, communication, and health.
- Demonstrates a positive work ethic.
- Can work with limited supervision.
- Advocates for and protects participants’ rights in accordance with Arc policies and procedures.
- Treats all individuals in an age-appropriate manner, with respect and dignity, and to encourage opportunities that promote choice.
- Maintains a mature and positive attitude when dealing with program participants, staff, families, the public and outside representatives.
- Works with a spirit of cooperation with all departments.
- Carries out all job responsibilities in a professional manner.
- Attends all agency staff meetings and training sessions.
- Maintains attendance. Adheres to policies on attendance, days of absence, and illness.
- Keeps supervisor informed of any significant events or the need to modify any area of the operation/activity.
- Serves as a positive and appropriate role model for program participants.
- Provides advocacy for participants based on their personal choice and their individual plan.
- Develops and maintains positive relationships with participants, their families, and providers.
- Responds to need of participants, families, and providers in a timely and professional manner.
- Prior experience working with people who have developmental and physical disabilities preferred.
- Must have the ability to mentor and assist people in all areas of life skills including recreation, independence, communication, and health.
- Valid driver’s license required.
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Applicants must possess basic computer aptitude and be able to speak/write in English.
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Paid training while you get state certified
- Medical, dental and life insurance coverage
- 11 recognized holidays off and paid each year
- under Responsibilities titled "Expectations"? But we need headings. Could add
Expectations
with list. That would be another section. Might be okay if we have substantive content. Let's see if we have enough to justify separate Expectations. The expectations list is long; we could put them under Responsibilities as well, but then the Responsibilities section becomes huge. Still okay. But we need to follow instruction: Usefor section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). It suggests those are possible headings, not mandatory. We can choose. We have Minimum Qualifications: "Prior experience working with people who have developmental and physical disabilities preferred. Must have the ability to mentor and assist people in all areas of life skills including recreation, independence, communication, and health. Valid driver’s license required. High School Diploma or GED RequiredApplicants must possess basic computer aptitude and be able to speak/write in English". Note there is a missing space before "Applicants". We'll fix. We could have a section "Requirements" or "Qualifications". We'll use "Qualifications". Put list. Benefits: list: Dental insurance, Employee assistance program, Health insurance, Life insurance, Paid time off, Referral program. Also later: "If You Appreciate paid training while you get state certified.Can use medical, dental and life insurance.Would enjoy getting 11 recognized holidays off and paid each year.Earn paid vacation and paid sick leave; andWe pay a starting hourly rate of $20.20 per hour.We can start you working and earning towards your employment goal. Opportunities for advancement are offered. Helping others is a reward that will stay with you the rest of your life." We need to extract benefits: Dental insurance, Employee assistance program, Health insurance, Life insurance, Paid time off, Referral program, paid training, state certification, medical, dental and life insurance (duplicate), 11 recognized holidays off and paid each year, paid vacation, paid sick leave, starting hourly rate $20.20 per hour, opportunities for advancement. Pay is separate. We should separate Pay and Benefits. Pay: starting hourly rate $20.20 per hour. Also maybe mention "paid training while you get state certified" could be considered benefit/training. We'll keep under Benefits. Schedule: we have two statements: "Schedule Saturday - Monday: 2:00pm - 10:00pm" and "Saturday-Monday 1:00p.m. to 9:00p.m. 24 Hours". We'll include both as sentences. Work Location: maybe include under About the role or separate? Could add a short paragraph under About the role: "Work Location: New London, CT". Or we could add a separate "Location" section but not in list of headings. Since not required, we can include in About the role. Now we need to remove boilerplate: EEO line, duplicated lines, navigation, cookie, legal, application instructions. Also remove "If You Appreciate ..."? We'll keep substance. Now produce HTML fragment. Let's craft:
About the role
The Arc Eastern Connecticut has been providing services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities for more than 60 years. We actively champion for full community inclusion and are a licensed and contracted service provider of the Connecticut Department of Development Services. We provide residential, daytime, employment, and social supports to people with IDD and their families. Come join our team! Our Direct Support Professionals are committed to facilitate, model, and build skills that will lead to the optimal independence of the people we support. Work Location: New London, CT.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Benefits