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RESIDENTIAL SERVICES SPECIALIST 5

Salary

$3,159.00 - $4,682.00 Monthly

Location

Pineville, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

PSSC 25-54 JD

Department

LDH-Office for Citizens with Development Disabilities

Opening Date

05/30/2025

Closing Date

6/13/2025 11:59 PM Central

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About this Job

Pinecrest Supports and Services Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Job Specification

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

Job Duties and Other 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 in order to promote continuity and security for individuals. Direct subordinates in training and guidance of individuals in routine and simple self-help skills such as good hygiene, feeding and dressing, good housekeeping and other activities providing personal and social growth. Direct subordinates to ensure individuals are supported in personal and social growth by supporting friendships and activities in the community which promote integration and fulfill personal goals. 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, selecting and training RSS's, scheduling work, evaluating performance and resolving problems in order that individuals experience continuity and security. Participate with interdisciplinary team in development of active treatment programs for each individual, and in person-centered planning in order to accomplish personal outcomes. Interpret directives and policies of a higher authority to subordinate staff including information related to attainment of personal outcomes for individuals.

Observe living areas for cleanliness and assure proper care in order to support the best possible health 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.

Supervise implementation of behavior management programs. Organize training opportunities for individuals in accordance with their needs, personal goals, and as prioritized in the active treatment plan. Report and assist in investigation of all cases of accidents, injuries and suspected case 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:

PSSC 25-54 JD

RESIDENTIAL SERVICES SPECIALIST 5

Position is located with PINECREST SUPPORTS & SERVICES CENTER.

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

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

This position may be filled byProbation, Promotion, Demotion, Lateral Transfer or Detail to Special Duty. Preference may be given to permanent classified employees of Pinecrest Supports and Services Center.

This position has a Special Entrance Rate (SER) of $1458.00 Bi Weekly

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. Y ou will not be qualified based on job title alone, you must describe your actual duties. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED!

**REVIEW YOUR APPLICATION TO MAKE SURE IT IS CURRENT**

Pinecrest Supports and Services Center is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports the recruitment, hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment resources for individuals with disabilities, see the Louisiana Employment Resources Guide at

http://www.laworks.net/Downloads/LRS/EmploymentResourceGuide\_2018.pdf(Download PDF reader)

How To Apply:

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.

*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted and should not be attached in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application.*

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

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Jeanette Deville, Human Resources Analyst C

Pinecrest Supports & Services Center

Pineville, Louisiana 71360

j [email protected] ([email protected])

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:

Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

+ New Year's Day

+ Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,

+ Mardi Gras,

+ Good Friday,

+ Memorial Day,

+ Independence Day,

+ Labor Day,

+ Veteran's Day,

+ Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):

+ Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your\_Retirement\_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system

+ Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),

+ Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

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PSSC - Are you currently employed with Pinecrest Supports and Services Center?

+ Yes

+ No

02

PSSC - Have you ever been on probation or sentenced to jail/prison as a result of a felony conviction or guilty plea to a felony charge?

+ Yes

+ No

03

PSSC - If "YES", give the law enforcement authority (city, police, sheriff, FBI, etc.) the offense, place, and disposition of case. If this question does not apply to you, enter N/A.

04

PSSC - Incomplete applications will NOT be considered! Have you listed ALL prior employment (entire work history starting after High School or College) with complete name of all employers (no abbreviations), your job title, complete address & phone number of each employer? Failure to fully complete the education and work history sections of the application can result in an applicant being hired the lower level of the position in which any are applying.

+ Yes

+ No

05

PSSC - Please select the Program you wish to be considered for.

+ Bridges

+ Compass

+ Crossroads

+ Pace

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Employer

State of Louisiana

Address

For agency contact information, please refer to

the supplemental information above.

Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802

Phone

(866) 783-5462

Website

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm

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