RESIDENTIAL SERVICES SPECIALIST 1-2

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 dedicated and compassionate people to join our staff supporting our Mission. This position plays a vital role in the care, security and enhancing the quality of life and well-being of the people we support.

Minimum Qualifications

No experience or training required.

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:

• Trains and guides individuals in routine and elementary self-help skills such as good hygiene, good housekeeping, money management and other activities providing personal and social growth, ensuring that people use their environment.
• Assists individuals with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing and oral hygiene. Assistance may include lifting up to 50 lbs.
• May accompany individuals to activities outside of PSSC, such as Church, recreational activities or doctor’s appointments, ensuring that people interact with others.
• Observes behavior and health of people and reports sudden or unusual changes to higher authority.
• Prevents or stops disturbances through approved facility policies and procedures.
• Along with other staff, cleans living area and washes, dries and folds residents’ clothing and linens to maintain proper living environment for the people.
• Ensures that individuals’ records are maintained with current and precise documentation in accordance with applicable regulations, standards and guidelines.
• Maintain appropriate communication with supervisor and with coworkers to reinforce and enhance skills necessary for adaptation and productivity.
• Reports accidents/incidents and suspected cases of abuse or neglect immediately to supervisor, investigation unit and client rights, ensuring that people are safe.
• 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
Appointment Type: This position may be filled by Probation, Promotion, Demotion, Lateral Transfer or Detail to Special Duty.

Shift: Day A - 7:45 am - 8:15 pm
Day B - 7:45 am - 8:15 pm
Night A - 7:45 pm - 8:15 am
Night B - 7:45 pm - 8:15 am

Compensation: Special Entrance Rate:
Residential Services Specialist 1: $12.15 hourly - $18.00 hourly
Residential Services Specialist 2: $13.00 hourly - $19.26 hourly

This position may receive shift differential, longevity pay, and Premium Pay.

Career Progression: vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a Residential Services Specialist 1, or 2 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant. The maximum salary for the Residential Services Specialist 2 is $40,872.00.

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. Application maybe rejected if incomplete

Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Jimmie Bernard
Pinecrest Supports & Services Center
P.O. Box 5191 Pineville, LA 71360
Jimmie.Bernard@la.gov

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