Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Baltimore County
for section headings. Use - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. Use
for prose.
We need to preserve all substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. So we need to include all details from posting, except boilerplate.
Let's extract sections:
- About the role: could be the introductory paragraph describing Aspire and the role. We'll put that in
maybe under
About the role
. Content: "At Aspire Living & Learning, we don't just talk about making an impact, we live it. For more than 40 years, we've supported neurodiverse children and adults across New England and Maryland as they discover their passions, unlock their potential, and live more independently in their communities. Our person-centered services evolve with people's needs, from education and behavioral health to residential and community-based supports. We empower people to live lives shaped by their own interests, choices, and strengths. Join our collaborative, mission-driven team and bring your skills to work that makes a real difference every day. Aspire Living & Learning is currently seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to provide direct support to individuals with developmental disabilities in Baltimore County."
That seems good.
- Responsibilities: list of duties: support with daily activities including household chores, meal preparation, recreational activities, learning activities, and physical fitness activities. Represent the needs, wants, and interest of individuals served or supported by the program, and provide input on program planning and implementation for individuals. As part of your role, you may assist individuals with transportation to community activities, helping them build valuable life skills. Depending on program needs, transportation may involve the use of a company vehicle or, when necessary, a personal vehicle—with mileage reimbursement provided as applicable.
We'll put as - items.
- Qualifications: list as above. We'll put as
- .
- Benefits: list as above. We'll put as
- .
- Pay: "Rate of Pay: $18.20 per hour". We'll put as
maybe under
Pay
.
- Location: maybe include in About the role paragraph or separate? Could be a short under About the role? But we already have About the role paragraph; we could add location there. However we might want to keep location separate? Not required. We'll embed location in About the role paragraph: "Aspire Living & Learning is currently seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to provide direct support to individuals with developmental disabilities in Baltimore County."
Thus location covered.
We must not include Schedule section because content is "Various" which is placeholder.
We must not include Skills section if no distinct content; we have qualifications covering skills; we can omit Skills.
We must not repeat job title as heading.
We must not include boilerplate like EEO etc. The posting includes a diversity statement at end: "Aspire Living & Learning believes it must play an active role in creating a community of employees that is diverse, inclusive and equitable. Our work benefits greatly from the contributions of people of color, people from working class backgrounds, women, LGBTQ people, and individuals with disabilities. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities. #MD26". This is EEO/diversity boilerplate; we should remove it. Also remove any application instructions like "If you want to join us...". That's more of a call to action but not boilerplate? It's basically encouraging to apply; might be considered application instruction? The instruction says remove application instructions. The sentence: "If you want to join us in making a difference and positively impact the lives of others while charting your own path of development, then we at the Aspire team would love to hear from you." That's an application invitation; we should remove it. Also the earlier sentence: "Join our collaborative, mission-driven team and bring your skills to work that makes a real difference every day." That's also kind of invitation but part of About the role? Might be considered boilerplate? It's more marketing but not strictly application instruction. However it's not a duty/requirement; it's promotional. The instruction says preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail. The promotional sentences are substantive? They are about the organization and mission; they could be considered part of About the role. I'd keep them as they describe the organization and mission. The later invitation to apply is more like application instruction; we should remove.
Also remove the hashtag #MD26.
Now craft HTML.
Structure:
About the role
At Aspire Living & Learning, we don't just talk about making an impact, we live it. For more than 40 years, we've supported neurodiverse children and adults across New England and Maryland as they discover their passions, unlock their potential, and live more independently in their communities. Our person-centered services evolve with people's needs, from education and behavioral health to residential and community-based supports. We empower people to live lives shaped by their own interests, choices, and strengths. Join our collaborative, mission-driven team and bring your skills to work that makes a real difference every day. Aspire Living & Learning is currently seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to provide direct support to individuals with developmental disabilities in Baltimore County.
Responsibilities
- Provide support with daily activities, including household chores, meal preparation, recreational activities, learning activities, and physical fitness activities.
- Represent the needs, wants, and interests of individuals served or supported by the program, and provide input on program planning and implementation for individuals.
- Assist individuals with transportation to community activities, helping them build valuable life skills.
- Depending on program needs, transportation may involve the use of a company vehicle or, when necessary, a personal vehicle—with mileage reimbursement provided as applicable.
Qualifications
- Prior experience working with individuals with disabilities in a professional setting strongly preferred.
- Basic computer skills, experience using Therap a plus!
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Empathy, enthusiasm, and a passion and dedication for helping others.
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- In some locations, a valid US driver’s license and auto insurance may be required, with at least 3 years of driving experience.
- Access to reliable transportation is required, and some positions may require the use of a personal vehicle to transport supported individuals, depending on program needs.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance - Choose from multiple medical plans, with vision coverage included at no extra cost.
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Saving Account (HSA) options - Use pre-tax dollars for medical and dependent care expenses.
- Lifestyle Spending Accounts with JOON - Monthly funds for wellness, fitness, commuting, childcare, pet care, and more.
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match - A 100% match on contributions up to 2% of your salary.
- Generous Paid Time Off - Paid sick, personal, and vacation days, plus holidays.
- Professional Growth Opportunities - Access to training, leadership and management courses, mentorship, and career advancement.
- Employer-Paid Life & Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Telehealth Services and more!
Pay
Rate of Pay: $18.20 per hour
We should not include Schedule.
Check for any leftover boilerplate: we removed diversity statement and application invitation. Also removed "If you want to join us..." etc. Also removed "#MD26". Also removed "Employees at Aspire enjoy working with a collaborative and dedicated team that values a culture of belonging and care." That's a statement about culture; could be considered substantive? It's about work environment; maybe we should keep it? It's not a duty/requirement but describes workplace. The instruction says preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail. That sentence is substantive about culture. Should we include it? It could go in About the role paragraph after mission statement. Let's incorporate it.
Add after mission statement: "Employees at Aspire enjoy working with a collaborative and dedicated team that values a culture of belonging and care." That is a statement about work environment. We'll include it in About the role paragraph.
Thus About the role paragraph becomes longer.
Let's rewrite About the role paragraph:
"At Aspire Living & Learning, we don't just talk about making an impact, we live it. For more than 40 years, we've supported neurodiverse children and adults across New England and Maryland as they discover their passions, unlock their potential, and live more independently in their communities. Our person-centered services evolve with people's needs, from education and behavioral health to residential and community-based supports. We empower people to live lives shaped by their own interests, choices, and strengths. Join our collaborative, mission-driven team and bring your skills to work that makes a real difference every day. Employees at Aspire enjoy working with a collaborative and dedicated team that values a culture of belonging and care. Aspire Living & Learning is currently seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to
for prose. We need to preserve all substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. So we need to include all details from posting, except boilerplate. Let's extract sections: - About the role: could be the introductory paragraph describing Aspire and the role. We'll put that in
maybe under
About the role
. Content: "At Aspire Living & Learning, we don't just talk about making an impact, we live it. For more than 40 years, we've supported neurodiverse children and adults across New England and Maryland as they discover their passions, unlock their potential, and live more independently in their communities. Our person-centered services evolve with people's needs, from education and behavioral health to residential and community-based supports. We empower people to live lives shaped by their own interests, choices, and strengths. Join our collaborative, mission-driven team and bring your skills to work that makes a real difference every day. Aspire Living & Learning is currently seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to provide direct support to individuals with developmental disabilities in Baltimore County." That seems good. - Responsibilities: list of duties: support with daily activities including household chores, meal preparation, recreational activities, learning activities, and physical fitness activities. Represent the needs, wants, and interest of individuals served or supported by the program, and provide input on program planning and implementation for individuals. As part of your role, you may assist individuals with transportation to community activities, helping them build valuable life skills. Depending on program needs, transportation may involve the use of a company vehicle or, when necessary, a personal vehicle—with mileage reimbursement provided as applicable. We'll put as- items.
- Qualifications: list as above. We'll put as
- .
- Benefits: list as above. We'll put as
- .
- Pay: "Rate of Pay: $18.20 per hour". We'll put as
maybe under
Pay
. - Location: maybe include in About the role paragraph or separate? Could be a shortunder About the role? But we already have About the role paragraph; we could add location there. However we might want to keep location separate? Not required. We'll embed location in About the role paragraph: "Aspire Living & Learning is currently seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to provide direct support to individuals with developmental disabilities in Baltimore County." Thus location covered. We must not include Schedule section because content is "Various" which is placeholder. We must not include Skills section if no distinct content; we have qualifications covering skills; we can omit Skills. We must not repeat job title as heading. We must not include boilerplate like EEO etc. The posting includes a diversity statement at end: "Aspire Living & Learning believes it must play an active role in creating a community of employees that is diverse, inclusive and equitable. Our work benefits greatly from the contributions of people of color, people from working class backgrounds, women, LGBTQ people, and individuals with disabilities. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities. #MD26". This is EEO/diversity boilerplate; we should remove it. Also remove any application instructions like "If you want to join us...". That's more of a call to action but not boilerplate? It's basically encouraging to apply; might be considered application instruction? The instruction says remove application instructions. The sentence: "If you want to join us in making a difference and positively impact the lives of others while charting your own path of development, then we at the Aspire team would love to hear from you." That's an application invitation; we should remove it. Also the earlier sentence: "Join our collaborative, mission-driven team and bring your skills to work that makes a real difference every day." That's also kind of invitation but part of About the role? Might be considered boilerplate? It's more marketing but not strictly application instruction. However it's not a duty/requirement; it's promotional. The instruction says preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail. The promotional sentences are substantive? They are about the organization and mission; they could be considered part of About the role. I'd keep them as they describe the organization and mission. The later invitation to apply is more like application instruction; we should remove. Also remove the hashtag #MD26. Now craft HTML. Structure:
About the role
At Aspire Living & Learning, we don't just talk about making an impact, we live it. For more than 40 years, we've supported neurodiverse children and adults across New England and Maryland as they discover their passions, unlock their potential, and live more independently in their communities. Our person-centered services evolve with people's needs, from education and behavioral health to residential and community-based supports. We empower people to live lives shaped by their own interests, choices, and strengths. Join our collaborative, mission-driven team and bring your skills to work that makes a real difference every day. Aspire Living & Learning is currently seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to provide direct support to individuals with developmental disabilities in Baltimore County.
Responsibilities
- Provide support with daily activities, including household chores, meal preparation, recreational activities, learning activities, and physical fitness activities.
- Represent the needs, wants, and interests of individuals served or supported by the program, and provide input on program planning and implementation for individuals.
- Assist individuals with transportation to community activities, helping them build valuable life skills.
- Depending on program needs, transportation may involve the use of a company vehicle or, when necessary, a personal vehicle—with mileage reimbursement provided as applicable.
Qualifications
- Prior experience working with individuals with disabilities in a professional setting strongly preferred.
- Basic computer skills, experience using Therap a plus!
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Empathy, enthusiasm, and a passion and dedication for helping others.
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- In some locations, a valid US driver’s license and auto insurance may be required, with at least 3 years of driving experience.
- Access to reliable transportation is required, and some positions may require the use of a personal vehicle to transport supported individuals, depending on program needs.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance - Choose from multiple medical plans, with vision coverage included at no extra cost.
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Saving Account (HSA) options - Use pre-tax dollars for medical and dependent care expenses.
- Lifestyle Spending Accounts with JOON - Monthly funds for wellness, fitness, commuting, childcare, pet care, and more.
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match - A 100% match on contributions up to 2% of your salary.
- Generous Paid Time Off - Paid sick, personal, and vacation days, plus holidays.
- Professional Growth Opportunities - Access to training, leadership and management courses, mentorship, and career advancement.
- Employer-Paid Life & Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Telehealth Services and more!
Pay
Rate of Pay: $18.20 per hour
We should not include Schedule. Check for any leftover boilerplate: we removed diversity statement and application invitation. Also removed "If you want to join us..." etc. Also removed "#MD26". Also removed "Employees at Aspire enjoy working with a collaborative and dedicated team that values a culture of belonging and care." That's a statement about culture; could be considered substantive? It's about work environment; maybe we should keep it? It's not a duty/requirement but describes workplace. The instruction says preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail. That sentence is substantive about culture. Should we include it? It could go in About the role paragraph after mission statement. Let's incorporate it. Add after mission statement: "Employees at Aspire enjoy working with a collaborative and dedicated team that values a culture of belonging and care." That is a statement about work environment. We'll include it in About the role paragraph. Thus About the role paragraph becomes longer. Let's rewrite About the role paragraph: "At Aspire Living & Learning, we don't just talk about making an impact, we live it. For more than 40 years, we've supported neurodiverse children and adults across New England and Maryland as they discover their passions, unlock their potential, and live more independently in their communities. Our person-centered services evolve with people's needs, from education and behavioral health to residential and community-based supports. We empower people to live lives shaped by their own interests, choices, and strengths. Join our collaborative, mission-driven team and bring your skills to work that makes a real difference every day. Employees at Aspire enjoy working with a collaborative and dedicated team that values a culture of belonging and care. Aspire Living & Learning is currently seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to
- .
- Pay: "Rate of Pay: $18.20 per hour". We'll put as
- .
- Benefits: list as above. We'll put as