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DEVELOPMENTALIST

Grambling State University
Pineville, LA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/5/2027

About this Job




PSSC 26-158 JD DEVELOPMENTALIST


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 DEVELOPMENTALIST to perform diversified and technical tasks.
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!


Minimum Qualifications

Two years of experience in the care, guidance, or education of a group of children or adults.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will substitute for one year of the required experience.

Job Specification

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

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:
  • Assist Residential Services Specialist 5 (RSS 5) in the direct care of people with developmental disabilities, implementing and directing active treatment plans by providing care, guidance, training, and habilitation ensuring the people we we serve are safe, use their environments, and interact with others in the community.

  • Assist Habilitation Instructor 1 in implementing class activities and class matching décor. Complete assignments of related duties necessary for smooth operation of the classroom in the Day Program.

  • Prepare required documentation of training records/progress reports for IDT monthly. Assist RSS 5 in evaluating needed skill levels and set objectives required per individual in the classroom.

  • Maintain classroom/building area by keeping it clean and maintenance free at all times. Follow individual building cleaning schedule to ensure all areas are clean accordingly.

  • Report individual incidents/accidents and suspected cases of abuse/neglect to proper authorities in a timely manner.



Position-Specific Details:

Location: PINECREST SUPPORTS & SERVICES CENTER - Employment Services

Shift: 7:30 am - 4:00 pm Pass Days: Saturday and Sunday

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




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.

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 ****

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.

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