Residential Counselor (Mental Health Services)
Vinfen · Lowell, MA · 4 wk ago
Healthcare$22.55/hrFull-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 if posting has real specific content. We must not repeat job title as heading. Must not include Job ID etc. Must preserve all substantive info, no summarizing away detail. Must remove boilerplate: cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, application instructions.
We need to parse the posting.
Content:
- Opening paragraph: "As an ACCS Residential Counselor, you will provide direct support to people with psychiatric conditions in a residential Group Living Environment designed to foster independence. In your role you will work together with the people we serve, their families, friends, employers, and other support staff to transform their lives by either building independence skills or increasing each person's quality of life. In this role you will have a range of duties include administrating medication under the Medication Administration Plan (MAP) and assisting people with activities of daily living, such as household chores and cooking. You will also work alongside the Clinical Program Director to implement treatment plans which are recovery-oriented, person-centered, harm-reduction, trauma-informed, culturally competent and strengths-based approaches."
- Then "Keywords: group home, direct care, DSP, Direct Support, social services, counseling, social work, psychology, mental illness, mental health, disability, behavioral, rehabilitative, psychiatric, outreach worker, outreach services , human services, nonprofit, crisis, trauma, advocacy, recovery, VinfenRC"
- Then "Responsibilities Job Duties and Responsibilities: The essential job duties/responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to the information listed below:" then a list of duties.
- Then "About Vinfen Why Vinfen? We are committed to you! We offer great training, great benefits, career growth and job security! About Us Established in 1977, Vinfen is a nonprofit, health and human services organization and a leading provider of community-based services to individuals with mental health conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injuries, and behavioral health challenges. Our services and advocacy promote the recovery, resiliency, habilitation, and self-determination of the people we serve. Vinfen's 3,500 dedicated employees are experienced, highly-trained professionals who provide a full range of supportive living, health, educational, and clinical services in over 550 sites throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut. For more information about Vinfen, please visit www.vinfen.org/careers . My Job. My Community. My Vinfen. Vinfen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status."
- Then "Qualifications A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Associate's degree in a human services discipline preferred.Prior experience working in a human services setting strongly preferred.Preference given to bilingual/bicultural applicants and applicants with lived experience of psychiatric conditions.Must be a least 21 years of age and have held a valid US driver's license for at least 6 months and should be able to pass a CORI, driving record, employment reference check as well as a multi-state background check.Must be able to become CPR and First Aid certified within two weeks of hire and become MAP certified within 150 days of hire."
- Then "Knowledge And Skills Strong commitment to the right and ability of PS to live, work, have meaningful relationships and receive the resources and supports needed in their community of choiceSkills and competence to establish supportive trusting relationships with PS, families and neighborsSensitivity to the cultural, religious, ethnic, disability and gender issuesAbility to balance competing prioritiesAbility to make independent judgments and decisionsAbility to work in a professional and confidential capacityKnowledge of personal computer applications and equipment"
- Then "Typical Requirements A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Associate’s degree in a human service discipline preferred.One to two years of job-specific experience in human services field preferred.Preference given to bilingual/bicultural applicants and applicants with lived experience of psychiatric conditions. Driving Requirements Driving is a requirement for this position using either a Vinfen van or personal vehicle. - If using apersonal vehicle, you must possess and maintain adequate insurance as well as maintain a safe driving record which is subject to annual checks. A valid driver's license must be presented at the time of employment. Incumbents must be at least 21 years of age, have maintained a valid US driver's license for at least six months, and must be able to pass a driver's screening background check."
- Then "Physical Effort Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, climb as this is a very physically active position. Must be able to lift at least 25 pounds using proper lifting techniques or the use of a two-person lift. Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment such as a calculator, copier, and printer. Ability to sit, reach, climb stairs, and maneuver through narrow spaces or hallways. Ability to assist PS with tasks of daily living. Ability to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time as needed. Ability to bend, reach, file, sit, stand, and move around the facility. Ability to speak, hear, and communicate with PS, staff, and external representatives. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus."
- Then "Additional Certifications Required CPR required within two weeks of hire First Aid required within two weeks of hire MAP required within 150 days of hire"
- Then "Pay Range USD $22.55 - USD $22.55 /Hr."
We need to decide sections.
We have:
- About the role: could be the opening paragraph describing role. Could also include "About Vinfen" but that's about organization. The instruction says use headings like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. So we need to map content accordingly.
We have responsibilities list.
We have qualifications: includes education, experience, age, driver's license, background checks, certifications.
We have knowledge and skills: list of abilities.
We have typical requirements (similar to qualifications) but we can combine.
We have physical effort: could be part of Requirements or maybe separate but not a standard heading. Could include under Requirements.
We have additional certifications: could be part of Qualifications.
We have Pay: specific pay range.
We have Benefits: not explicitly stated except "We offer great training, great benefits, career growth and job security!" That's a vague statement but it's about benefits. It says "great benefits" but not specific. The rule: do NOT include a section if posting has only filler/placeholder text like "commensurate with experience", "not specified", "N/A", "varies", "TBD". "great benefits" is vague but still some content? It's not specific benefits like health insurance, retirement, etc. Might be considered filler. The instruction: "Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones." And "include a section ONLY when the posting has real, specific content for it — never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text". "great benefits" is not specific; it's vague. So maybe we should not create a Benefits section.
Schedule: not mentioned.
Thus sections: About the role (opening paragraph), Responsibilities (list), Qualifications (education, experience, certifications, etc.), Skills (knowledge and abilities), Pay (pay range). Possibly also Requirements? But Qualifications already covers requirements. The instruction list includes both Qualifications and Requirements as separate possible headings. We need to decide if we have distinct content for Requirements beyond Qualifications. The posting has "Qualifications" section and also "Typical Requirements" which repeats similar content. Could combine into Qualifications. Could also have a Requirements section for physical effort, driving requirements, etc. But we could treat those as part of Qualifications or Requirements. Since we have both Qualifications and Typical Requirements, we could make a Requirements section that includes physical effort, driving requirements, etc. And Qualifications section for education, experience, certifications. However the instruction says "Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones." So maybe better to combine into one Qualifications section that includes education, experience, certifications, physical effort, driving requirements, etc. But we also have Knowledge And Skills separate. So we could have:
- About the role
- Responsibilities
- Qualifications (includes education, experience, certifications, physical/driving requirements)
- Skills (knowledge and abilities)
- Pay
That seems reasonable.
We must not repeat job title as heading. So no
for sections like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections if posting has real specific content. We must not repeat job title as heading. Must not include Job ID etc. Must preserve all substantive info, no summarizing away detail. Must remove boilerplate: cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, application instructions.
We need to parse the posting.
Content:
- Opening paragraph: "As an ACCS Residential Counselor, you will provide direct support to people with psychiatric conditions in a residential Group Living Environment designed to foster independence. In your role you will work together with the people we serve, their families, friends, employers, and other support staff to transform their lives by either building independence skills or increasing each person's quality of life. In this role you will have a range of duties include administrating medication under the Medication Administration Plan (MAP) and assisting people with activities of daily living, such as household chores and cooking. You will also work alongside the Clinical Program Director to implement treatment plans which are recovery-oriented, person-centered, harm-reduction, trauma-informed, culturally competent and strengths-based approaches."
- Then "Keywords: group home, direct care, DSP, Direct Support, social services, counseling, social work, psychology, mental illness, mental health, disability, behavioral, rehabilitative, psychiatric, outreach worker, outreach services , human services, nonprofit, crisis, trauma, advocacy, recovery, VinfenRC"
- Then "Responsibilities Job Duties and Responsibilities: The essential job duties/responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to the information listed below:" then a list of duties.
- Then "About Vinfen Why Vinfen? We are committed to you! We offer great training, great benefits, career growth and job security! About Us Established in 1977, Vinfen is a nonprofit, health and human services organization and a leading provider of community-based services to individuals with mental health conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injuries, and behavioral health challenges. Our services and advocacy promote the recovery, resiliency, habilitation, and self-determination of the people we serve. Vinfen's 3,500 dedicated employees are experienced, highly-trained professionals who provide a full range of supportive living, health, educational, and clinical services in over 550 sites throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut. For more information about Vinfen, please visit www.vinfen.org/careers . My Job. My Community. My Vinfen. Vinfen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status."
- Then "Qualifications A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Associate's degree in a human services discipline preferred.Prior experience working in a human services setting strongly preferred.Preference given to bilingual/bicultural applicants and applicants with lived experience of psychiatric conditions.Must be a least 21 years of age and have held a valid US driver's license for at least 6 months and should be able to pass a CORI, driving record, employment reference check as well as a multi-state background check.Must be able to become CPR and First Aid certified within two weeks of hire and become MAP certified within 150 days of hire."
- Then "Knowledge And Skills Strong commitment to the right and ability of PS to live, work, have meaningful relationships and receive the resources and supports needed in their community of choiceSkills and competence to establish supportive trusting relationships with PS, families and neighborsSensitivity to the cultural, religious, ethnic, disability and gender issuesAbility to balance competing prioritiesAbility to make independent judgments and decisionsAbility to work in a professional and confidential capacityKnowledge of personal computer applications and equipment"
- Then "Typical Requirements A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Associate’s degree in a human service discipline preferred.One to two years of job-specific experience in human services field preferred.Preference given to bilingual/bicultural applicants and applicants with lived experience of psychiatric conditions. Driving Requirements Driving is a requirement for this position using either a Vinfen van or personal vehicle. - If using apersonal vehicle, you must possess and maintain adequate insurance as well as maintain a safe driving record which is subject to annual checks. A valid driver's license must be presented at the time of employment. Incumbents must be at least 21 years of age, have maintained a valid US driver's license for at least six months, and must be able to pass a driver's screening background check."
- Then "Physical Effort Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, climb as this is a very physically active position. Must be able to lift at least 25 pounds using proper lifting techniques or the use of a two-person lift. Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment such as a calculator, copier, and printer. Ability to sit, reach, climb stairs, and maneuver through narrow spaces or hallways. Ability to assist PS with tasks of daily living. Ability to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time as needed. Ability to bend, reach, file, sit, stand, and move around the facility. Ability to speak, hear, and communicate with PS, staff, and external representatives. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus."
- Then "Additional Certifications Required CPR required within two weeks of hire First Aid required within two weeks of hire MAP required within 150 days of hire"
- Then "Pay Range USD $22.55 - USD $22.55 /Hr."
We need to decide sections.
We have:
- About the role: could be the opening paragraph describing role. Could also include "About Vinfen" but that's about organization. The instruction says use headings like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. So we need to map content accordingly.
We have responsibilities list.
We have qualifications: includes education, experience, age, driver's license, background checks, certifications.
We have knowledge and skills: list of abilities.
We have typical requirements (similar to qualifications) but we can combine.
We have physical effort: could be part of Requirements or maybe separate but not a standard heading. Could include under Requirements.
We have additional certifications: could be part of Qualifications.
We have Pay: specific pay range.
We have Benefits: not explicitly stated except "We offer great training, great benefits, career growth and job security!" That's a vague statement but it's about benefits. It says "great benefits" but not specific. The rule: do NOT include a section if posting has only filler/placeholder text like "commensurate with experience", "not specified", "N/A", "varies", "TBD". "great benefits" is vague but still some content? It's not specific benefits like health insurance, retirement, etc. Might be considered filler. The instruction: "Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones." And "include a section ONLY when the posting has real, specific content for it — never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text". "great benefits" is not specific; it's vague. So maybe we should not create a Benefits section.
Schedule: not mentioned.
Thus sections: About the role (opening paragraph), Responsibilities (list), Qualifications (education, experience, certifications, etc.), Skills (knowledge and abilities), Pay (pay range). Possibly also Requirements? But Qualifications already covers requirements. The instruction list includes both Qualifications and Requirements as separate possible headings. We need to decide if we have distinct content for Requirements beyond Qualifications. The posting has "Qualifications" section and also "Typical Requirements" which repeats similar content. Could combine into Qualifications. Could also have a Requirements section for physical effort, driving requirements, etc. But we could treat those as part of Qualifications or Requirements. Since we have both Qualifications and Typical Requirements, we could make a Requirements section that includes physical effort, driving requirements, etc. And Qualifications section for education, experience, certifications. However the instruction says "Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones." So maybe better to combine into one Qualifications section that includes education, experience, certifications, physical effort, driving requirements, etc. But we also have Knowledge And Skills separate. So we could have:
- About the role
- Responsibilities
- Qualifications (includes education, experience, certifications, physical/driving requirements)
- Skills (knowledge and abilities)
- Pay
That seems reasonable.
We must not repeat job title as heading. So no ACCS Residential Counselor
.
We must not include Job ID etc.
We must preserve all substantive information. So we need to include all details from the posting, but we can rephrase? The instruction: "Preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail." So we must keep the details, not summarizing away. However we can format as lists, but we must keep the content. We can't omit any detail. That is a lot. We need to include each duty, each qualification, each skill, each physical effort detail, etc.
We must not add any extra info not in posting.
We must remove boilerplate: cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions.
We have EEO statement: "Vinfen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status." That's EEO boilerplate; we must remove it.
Also "My Job. My Community. My Vinfen." maybe not boilerplate but could be considered tagline; but it's not substantive info about job; maybe we can keep as part of About Vinfen? It's not essential but it's not boilerplate. However it's repetitive? Might be okay to keep but it's not necessary. The instruction: remove duplicated lines. This line appears maybe only once. It's not duplicated. It's not legal/EEO. It's a tagline. Could keep but it's not essential. However we need to preserve ALL substantive information; is that substantive? It's more branding. Might be considered not essential but still part of posting. I'd keep it as part of About Vinfen paragraph.
We also have "For more information about Vinfen, please visit www.vinfen.org/careers ." That's a link; we can keep as part of About Vinfen.
We have "Why Vinfen? We are committed to you! We offer great training, great benefits, career growth and job security!" That's benefits but vague; we decided not to create Benefits section. But we could include that sentence in About the role or About Vinfen? It's about Vinfen's offering. Could be placed under About Vinfen paragraph.
We need to avoid creating a Benefits section with filler. So we won't.
Now we need to output HTML fragment only.
Structure:
About the role
... opening paragraph ...
Responsibilities
- ... each duty ...
Qualifications
- ... each qualification ...
Skills
- ... each skill ...
Pay
Pay Range USD $22.55 - USD $22.55 /Hr.
We must ensure we include all details. Let's extract details. Opening paragraph: "As an ACCS Residential Counselor, you will provide direct support to people with psychiatric conditions in a residential Group Living Environment designed to foster independence. In your role you will work together with the people we serve, their families, friends, employers, and other support staff to transform their lives by either building independence skills or increasing each person's quality of life. In this role you will