Posting number: PSSC 26-134 JD
Department: LDH-Office of Intellectual & Developmental Disability Supports
Job classification: RESIDENTIAL SERVICES SPECIALIST 6
Posting type: Open
Categories: Mental Health, Social Services, Miscellaneous
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 6 to perform diverse and technical tasks. The incumbent supervises Residential Services Specialists (RSS) assigned to residential living settings (3-6 homes) in a Program on a 12-hour shift in the direct care of people with developmental disabilities, implementing and directing active treatment plans by providing care, guidance, and training, ensuring that people served are safe, use their environments, and interact with others in the community.
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!
Four years of training or experience in providing behavioral health or developmentally disabled services or psychiatric patient care; OR
Forty-eight semester hours in education, psychology, counseling, social work, sociology, child guidance or nursing.
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here
Job Duties
Position-Specific Details
Residential Services Specialist 6
Position is located with PINECREST SUPPORTS & SERVICES CENTER.
Location: Residential Services - Compass 1
Shift: 7:30 pm – 8:00 am Pass Days: Night 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 $1560.40 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.
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How to Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
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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
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