PT Youth Residential Direct Care Specialist-Second Shift
The Home for Little Wanderers · Keene, NH · 1 mo ago
HealthcarePart-time
We need to output HTML fragment with sections: headings for sections like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections that have real specific content. We must not repeat job title as heading. No Job ID etc. Remove boilerplate like cookie/navigation/legal/EEO etc. The posting includes many paragraphs. We need to extract content.
Let's parse the posting:
First paragraph: "Make a real impact, Every single day. Join our team and help create a safe, supportive, and structured environment where youth can grow, heal, and succeed. Whether you’re just starting your career or bringing prior experience, we provide the training and support you need to thrive. As a Youth Residential Direct Care Specialist, you’ll work directly with youth in a group home setting, providing guidance, supervision, and positive role modeling during weekend hours. You’ll play a key role in helping youth build life skills, manage behaviors, and reach personal goals."
That's like an About the role / overview.
Then bullet list: "Provide daily supervision and ensure a safe, structured environment Build supportive, professional relationships with youth Assist with routines, meals, activities, and transitions Support behavioral and emotional needs using trauma-informed approaches Teach and reinforce life skills (communication, hygiene, responsibility)Entry-level candidates encouraged to apply"
Actually that's a run-on list. We'll treat as responsibilities.
Then "Why Join Unity House? At Unity House, you’re not just taking a job, but building a career with purpose. You’ll be part of a mission-driven team dedicated to helping youth overcome challenges and build brighter futures. Apply Today! If you’re ready to make a difference and grow in a rewarding field, we encourage you to apply. No prior experience required, just a commitment to helping others."
That's maybe Benefits? Actually it's more about why join.
Then "How You'll Be Making a Difference Knowledge and application of program routines/ structure. Maintain a general understanding of the population of clients with whom we work.Foster healthy, appropriate relationships with our clients through daily interactions.Develop an understanding of level system (cards, behavior contracts, etc.).Supervise and coordinate activities of daily living for students, including hygiene, clothing, chores, and other activities. Assist children with the transition from each scheduled activity.Provide First Aid appropriately as needed.May plan and participate in activities with clients/students on an individual and small group (less than 6) level in accordance with treatment plans and goals. Teach age-appropriate life skills and social skills through modeling, counseling, and other techniques. Participate in groups and activities designed to enhance growth and development.Participate in off-campus recreational/educational activities. Manage living, dining, educational, recreational areas to provide a clean, organized environment for students. Insure adequate supervision of students through coordination of care with other staff.Provide group and individual behavior support and intervention as trained, including the use of TCI appropriate physical restraint as necessary. Coordinate medical and emergency situations with the supervisor.Communicate through written and verbal means with other program staff on positive skills and accomplishments as well as difficult or challenging client issues.Complete all assigned paperwork including time sheet, level card, goal/ level tracking, incident reporting, and 51A’s in a thorough and timely manner.Attend trainings.Participate in supervision meetings with supervisor.May be asked to prepare weekend meals.If required to transport clients, must maintain the minimum amounts of liability insurance as required by The Home and/or other regulatory requirements and vehicle registration must be current."
That's responsibilities/duties.
Then "What To Expect In The Role Being physically active for an 8-10 hour shiftParticipating in verbal de-escalation and physical intervention with youthMulti-tasking in a changing and fast-paced treatment environmentReceiving and implement feedback in the moment and through a structured supervision process"
That's maybe "What to Expect" could be a section but not in allowed headings; we could map to Responsibilities or maybe "About the role". But we have allowed headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We can choose a few.
Then "Qualifications High school diploma or equivalentChildcare experience in a residential setting with similar population of children preferredComputer literate, including Microsoft Office and Internet Explorer, with the ability to learn new software applications"
That's Qualifications.
Then "What We Offer Opportunities for advancement within the organization Supportive, team-oriented work environment Valuing Diversity We are committed to excellence in diversity, equity, and inclusion, while simultaneously creating a culture that supports those values. We believe the differences we bring enhance our ability to provide exceptional service and care to diverse children, families, and communities. Moreover, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging align with our values and our mission to help vulnerable children and their families build permanent, positive change."
That's Benefits (maybe also Skills? but it's more about what we offer). So we can have Benefits section.
We have no explicit Pay or Schedule info. The posting mentions weekend hours, 8-10 hour shift, but not explicit schedule details like "Weekend shifts" maybe we could include Schedule? The rule: only include Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections if posting actually states them. It does state weekend hours and 8-10 hour shift, which is schedule info. So we could include a Schedule section with that detail. However we need to avoid filler like "varies". It's specific: weekend hours, 8-10 hour shift. So we can include Schedule.
Pay: not mentioned, so omit.
Skills: maybe we could extract skills like trauma-informed approaches, behavior support, etc. But we have Qualifications already. Could also have Skills section for specific skills like trauma-informed approaches, behavior intervention, etc. But we need to avoid thin sections. Might combine Skills into Responsibilities or Qualifications. Probably better to have Qualifications and Responsibilities and Benefits and Schedule.
Let's structure:
for sections like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections that have real specific content. We must not repeat job title as heading. No Job ID etc. Remove boilerplate like cookie/navigation/legal/EEO etc. The posting includes many paragraphs. We need to extract content.
Let's parse the posting:
First paragraph: "Make a real impact, Every single day. Join our team and help create a safe, supportive, and structured environment where youth can grow, heal, and succeed. Whether you’re just starting your career or bringing prior experience, we provide the training and support you need to thrive. As a Youth Residential Direct Care Specialist, you’ll work directly with youth in a group home setting, providing guidance, supervision, and positive role modeling during weekend hours. You’ll play a key role in helping youth build life skills, manage behaviors, and reach personal goals."
That's like an About the role / overview.
Then bullet list: "Provide daily supervision and ensure a safe, structured environment Build supportive, professional relationships with youth Assist with routines, meals, activities, and transitions Support behavioral and emotional needs using trauma-informed approaches Teach and reinforce life skills (communication, hygiene, responsibility)Entry-level candidates encouraged to apply"
Actually that's a run-on list. We'll treat as responsibilities.
Then "Why Join Unity House? At Unity House, you’re not just taking a job, but building a career with purpose. You’ll be part of a mission-driven team dedicated to helping youth overcome challenges and build brighter futures. Apply Today! If you’re ready to make a difference and grow in a rewarding field, we encourage you to apply. No prior experience required, just a commitment to helping others."
That's maybe Benefits? Actually it's more about why join.
Then "How You'll Be Making a Difference Knowledge and application of program routines/ structure. Maintain a general understanding of the population of clients with whom we work.Foster healthy, appropriate relationships with our clients through daily interactions.Develop an understanding of level system (cards, behavior contracts, etc.).Supervise and coordinate activities of daily living for students, including hygiene, clothing, chores, and other activities. Assist children with the transition from each scheduled activity.Provide First Aid appropriately as needed.May plan and participate in activities with clients/students on an individual and small group (less than 6) level in accordance with treatment plans and goals. Teach age-appropriate life skills and social skills through modeling, counseling, and other techniques. Participate in groups and activities designed to enhance growth and development.Participate in off-campus recreational/educational activities. Manage living, dining, educational, recreational areas to provide a clean, organized environment for students. Insure adequate supervision of students through coordination of care with other staff.Provide group and individual behavior support and intervention as trained, including the use of TCI appropriate physical restraint as necessary. Coordinate medical and emergency situations with the supervisor.Communicate through written and verbal means with other program staff on positive skills and accomplishments as well as difficult or challenging client issues.Complete all assigned paperwork including time sheet, level card, goal/ level tracking, incident reporting, and 51A’s in a thorough and timely manner.Attend trainings.Participate in supervision meetings with supervisor.May be asked to prepare weekend meals.If required to transport clients, must maintain the minimum amounts of liability insurance as required by The Home and/or other regulatory requirements and vehicle registration must be current."
That's responsibilities/duties.
Then "What To Expect In The Role Being physically active for an 8-10 hour shiftParticipating in verbal de-escalation and physical intervention with youthMulti-tasking in a changing and fast-paced treatment environmentReceiving and implement feedback in the moment and through a structured supervision process"
That's maybe "What to Expect" could be a section but not in allowed headings; we could map to Responsibilities or maybe "About the role". But we have allowed headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We can choose a few.
Then "Qualifications High school diploma or equivalentChildcare experience in a residential setting with similar population of children preferredComputer literate, including Microsoft Office and Internet Explorer, with the ability to learn new software applications"
That's Qualifications.
Then "What We Offer Opportunities for advancement within the organization Supportive, team-oriented work environment Valuing Diversity We are committed to excellence in diversity, equity, and inclusion, while simultaneously creating a culture that supports those values. We believe the differences we bring enhance our ability to provide exceptional service and care to diverse children, families, and communities. Moreover, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging align with our values and our mission to help vulnerable children and their families build permanent, positive change."
That's Benefits (maybe also Skills? but it's more about what we offer). So we can have Benefits section.
We have no explicit Pay or Schedule info. The posting mentions weekend hours, 8-10 hour shift, but not explicit schedule details like "Weekend shifts" maybe we could include Schedule? The rule: only include Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections if posting actually states them. It does state weekend hours and 8-10 hour shift, which is schedule info. So we could include a Schedule section with that detail. However we need to avoid filler like "varies". It's specific: weekend hours, 8-10 hour shift. So we can include Schedule.
Pay: not mentioned, so omit.
Skills: maybe we could extract skills like trauma-informed approaches, behavior support, etc. But we have Qualifications already. Could also have Skills section for specific skills like trauma-informed approaches, behavior intervention, etc. But we need to avoid thin sections. Might combine Skills into Responsibilities or Qualifications. Probably better to have Qualifications and Responsibilities and Benefits and Schedule.
Let's structure:
About the role
Make a real impact, Every single day. Join our team and help create a safe, supportive, and structured environment where youth can grow, heal, and succeed. Whether you’re just starting your career or bringing prior experience, we provide the training and support you need to thrive. As a Youth Residential Direct Care Specialist, you’ll work directly with youth in a group home setting, providing guidance, supervision, and positive role modeling during weekend hours. You’ll play a key role in helping youth build life skills, manage behaviors, and reach personal goals.
Responsibilities
- Provide daily supervision and ensure a safe, structured environment
- Build supportive, professional relationships with youth
- Assist with routines, meals, activities, and transitions
- Support behavioral and emotional needs using trauma-informed approaches
- Teach and reinforce life skills (communication, hygiene, responsibility)
- Maintain a general understanding of the population of clients
- Foster healthy, appropriate relationships with clients through daily interactions
- Develop an understanding of level system (cards, behavior contracts, etc.)
- Supervise and coordinate activities of daily living for students, including hygiene, clothing, chores, and other activities
- Assist children with the transition from each scheduled activity
- Provide First Aid appropriately as needed
- May plan and participate in activities with clients/students on an individual and small group (less than 6) level in accordance with treatment plans and goals
- Teach age-appropriate life skills and social skills through modeling, counseling, and other techniques
- Participate in groups and activities designed to enhance growth and development
- Participate in off-campus recreational/educational activities
- Manage living, dining, educational, recreational areas to provide a clean, organized environment for students
- Ensure adequate supervision of students through coordination of care with other staff
- Provide group and individual behavior support and intervention as trained, including the use of TCI appropriate physical restraint as necessary
- Coordinate medical and emergency situations with the supervisor
- Communicate through written and verbal means with other program staff on positive skills and accomplishments as well as difficult or challenging client issues
- Complete all assigned paperwork including time sheet, level card, goal/ level tracking, incident reporting, and 51A’s in a thorough and timely manner
- Attend trainings
- Participate in supervision meetings with supervisor
- May be asked to prepare weekend meals
- If required to transport clients, must maintain the minimum amounts of liability insurance as required by The Home and/or other regulatory requirements and vehicle registration must be current
- Being physically active for an 8-10 hour shift
- Participating in verbal de-escalation and physical intervention with youth
- Multi-tasking in a changing and fast-paced treatment environment
- Receiving and implement feedback in the moment and through a structured supervision process
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Childcare experience in a residential setting with similar population of children preferred
- Computer literate, including Microsoft Office and Internet Explorer, with the ability to learn new software applications
Benefits
- Opportunities for advancement within the organization
- Supportive, team-oriented work environment
- Valuing Diversity – commitment to excellence in diversity, equity, and inclusion; creating a culture that supports those values
Schedule
Weekend hours; shifts typically 8‑10 hours in length.
We need to ensure we didn't include any boilerplate like EEO etc. The posting had "Valuing Diversity" paragraph which we included as benefit. Check for any repeated lines: we have "Provide daily supervision and ensure a safe, structured environment" appears also later? It's okay. Make sure we didn't include "Entry-level candidates encouraged to apply" - we omitted that; maybe we could include in About the role or Benefits? It's not a responsibility. Could add to About the role as a sentence. But we omitted; maybe we should include it to preserve all substantive information. The rule: Preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail. So we need to keep that line. Where to put? Could be in About the role or Benefits. It's about encouragement to apply; maybe fit in About the role as a sentence. Add after the first paragraph: "Entry-level candidates encouraged to apply." Also "No prior experience required, just a commitment to helping others." That's also substantive; we omitted. Could be in About the role or Benefits. Probably About the role. Also "Apply Today! If you’re ready to make a difference and grow in a rewarding field, we encourage you to apply." That's application instruction; we must remove application instructions per rule: "Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions." So we should remove "Apply Today!" and similar encouragement to apply. However "Entry-level candidates encouraged to apply" is also an application instruction? It's encouraging to apply but maybe considered substantive? The rule says remove application instructions. Likely we should remove any lines that are explicitly telling to apply. So we should remove "Entry-level candidates encouraged to apply." and "No prior experience required, just a commitment to helping others." is more about qualifications? Actually it's a statement about no prior experience required; that's substantive about qualifications. Could keep under Qualifications? But we already have qualifications list; we could add a note: "No prior experience required; commitment to helping others is essential." That's substantive. But the rule says remove application instructions. "No prior experience required, just a commitment to helping others." is not an instruction to apply