Job Description

Posting number: PSSC 26-162 JD

Department: LDH-Office of State Healthcare Facilities

Division: Pinecrest Supports and Service Center

Job classification: RESIDENTIAL SERVICES SPECIALIST 5

Posting type: Open

Categories: Mental Health, Social Services, Miscellaneous

Summary

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The mission of Pinecrest Supports and Services Center is to support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to reach treatment goals and to return to more integrated community living settings. Pinecrest Supports and Services Center specializes in the treatment of people with comorbid intellectual and developmental disabilities and complex medical, behavioral, and psychiatric support needs.

Pinecrest Supports & Services Center (PSSC) is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Residential Services Specialist 5 to perform diverse and technical tasks. This position will be vital in supervising a group of Residential Services Specialists (RSS) in carrying out active treatment plans and basic care for persons with developmental disabilities and in training and guiding direct subordinates in routine and simple self-help skills such as good hygiene, feeding and dressing, and good housekeeping.

If you're a compassionate, organized, and team-oriented professional ready to make a meaningful impact in a supportive environment, we encourage you to apply!

Examples of duties

Three years of training or experience in providing behavioral health or developmentally disabled services or psychiatric patient care; OR

Thirty-six semester hours in education, psychology, counseling, social work, sociology, child guidance or nursing.

Qualifications

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Supplemental information

Job Duties:

• Supervise a group of Residential Services Specialists (RSS) in carrying out active treatment plans and basic care for persons with developmental disabilities.
• Direct subordinates in training and guidance of individuals in routine and simple self-help skills such as good hygiene, feeding and dressing, and good housekeeping.
• Direct subordinates to ensure individuals are supported in personal and social growth by supporting friendships and activities in the community. Direct subordinates to ensure that individuals are treated respectfully and fairly. Will be required to work with a group of individuals to ensure adequate supervision when necessary.
• Assist in interviewing, scheduling work, evaluating performance, and resolving problems in order that individuals experience continuity and security.
• Interpret directives and policies of a higher authority to subordinate staff, including information related to attainment of personal outcomes for individuals.
• Requisition needed supplies, equipment, and repairs for living areas. Monitor physical environment to ensure that individuals are able to use their environments. Review and report individuals' progress in specific training programs. Ensure that individuals' records are maintained with current and precise documentation in accordance with all federal, state, and agency regulations. Must attend mandated annual training.
• Report and assist in the investigation of all cases of accidents, injuries, and suspected cases of abuse/neglect to ensure that individuals have the best possible health and are free from abuse and neglect. May be required to testify at Civil Service hearings regarding disciplinary action taken in cases of abuse/neglect.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor/Administrator to support the Agency and/or the people we serve.

Position-Specific Details:

Location: Pinecrest Supports and Services Center - Residential Services

Shift: 7:30 am – 8:00 pm Team: Day A or B

Shift: 7:30 pm – 8:00 am Team: Night A or B

Appointment Type: This position may be filled by Probation, Promotion, Demotion, Lateral Transfer, Detail to Special Duty, or Job Appointment.

Preference may be given to permanent classified employees of Pinecrest Supports and Services Center.

Compensation: This position has a Special Entrance Rate (SER) of $1458.00 biweekly

List ALL prior employment – failure to fully complete the education and work history sections of the application can result in an applicant being hired at the lower level of the position. You will not be qualified based on job title alone; you must describe your actual duties.

*Review your application to make sure it is current - INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED!*

How to Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

There is no guarantee that everyone who applies to this posting will be interviewed.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Jeanette Deville, Human Resources Analyst C

Pinecrest Supports & Services Center

P.O. Box 5191

Pineville, Louisiana 71360

jeanette.deville@la.gov

Pinecrest Supports and Services Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports the recruitment, hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities.