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RESIDENTIAL SERVICES SPECIALIST 5

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RESIDENTIAL SERVICES SPECIALIST 5

Salary

$3,159.87 Monthly

Location

Pineville, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

PSSC 25-104-JB

Department

LDH-Office for Citizens with Development Disabilities

Opening Date

10/06/2025

Closing Date

10/13/2025 11:59 PM Central

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About this Job

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.

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Residential Services Specialist 5 to assist in the daily operations of the Baker's Secret Department on Pinecrest Supports and Services grounds.

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:

+ Assist in the preparation and sale of food and beverages at the Baker’s Secret as directed by the Habilitation Instructor 3.

+ Ensure that all food is prepared and stored properly.

+ Assist with and oversee the cleaning and maintaining of Baker’s Secret and all the equipment in a clean and orderly manner.

+ Assist the Habilitation Instructor 3 in maintaining Health Department rules and standards at all times.

+ Open and close Baker’s Secret as needed.

+ Assist at cash register as needed or as directed by the Habilitation Instructor 3.

+ Report all incidents, comments, complaints, or concerns immediately to the Habilitation Instructor 3.

+ At a minimum of once a week or as directed by the habilitation Instructor3, complete a thorough inventory of Baker’s Secret, including outside freezer, making sure food items are not expired.

+ Order supplies as needed in relation to inventory, without over or under ordering supplies.

+ Confirm with the Habilitation Instructor 3 before finalizing the order.

+ Oversee the Baker’s Secret staff at all times in carrying out active treatment plans and learning based support of people who work at the Baker’s Secret.

+ Ensure that the nutritional, behavior, and physical support plans developed by the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) are implemented by staff as intended.

+ Assist the Habilitation Instructor 3 in the interviewing and selection of applicants when needed.

+ Ensure training of new employees, schedule work, and resolve problems as necessary.

+ Report and assist in investigation of all instances of alleged abuse or neglect of individuals.

+ Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor/ Administrator to support the Agency and/or the people we serve.

Position-Specific Details:

Shift: 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM Pass Days: Saturday and Sunday

Appointment Type: The position may be filled by Probation, Promotion, Demotion, Lateral Transfer or Detail to Special Duty. Preferences may be given to permanent classified employees of Pinecrest Supports and Services Center.

Compensation: This position has a Special Entrance Rate (SER) of $1,458.00 Bi-Weekly

Louisiana 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)(Download PDF reader) (https://get.adobe.com/reader/)

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.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Jimmie Bernard, Human Resources Analyst C

Pinecrest Supports & Services Center

Pineville, Louisiana 71360

[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 - You will be selected for interview based on your application. Explain any gaps in employment of 3 months or longer (Example: January /1999 – May /1999 = caring for a sick parent, etc...). If this question does not apply to you, enter N/A.

06

Have you completed thirty-six (36) semester hours in education, psychology, counseling, social work, sociology, child guidance or nursing?

+ Yes

+ No

07

If you answered "yes" to the previous question, please type each course name, semester hours earned, and the accredited university. If you answered "no", type N/A. Example: PSYC 2000 - Introduction to Psychology - 3 hrs - LSU

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Employer

State of Louisiana

Address

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Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802

Phone

(866) 783-5462

Website

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

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