What are the responsibilities and job description for the RESIDENTIAL SERVICES SPECIALIST 1 - 3 position at Louisiana Department Of Transportation and Development?
Supplemental Information
The position is located with Central Louisiana Supports and Services Center
Department: Residential
Shifts Are As Follows
6:00 am-2:30 pm
2:00 pm-10:30 pm
10:30 pm-6:30 am
This Position Has a Special Entrance Rate
Residential Services Specialist 1 $972.00
Residential Services Specialist 2 $1,040.00
Residential Services Specialist 3 $1,190.80
This Position Has The Following Premium Pays
Longevity (for actual hours worked)
$1.00 0 months to less than 6 months
$1.50 6 months to less than 3 years
$2.00 3 years to less than 5 years
$2.50 5 years or greater
Shift Differential (for actual hours worked)
2nd shift evenings 2 pm-10:30 pm $0.90
3rd shift nights 10 pm-6:30 am $0.50
All shifts weekend/Holidays $0.50
Market Conditions (for actual hours worked)
$1.50
This position may be filled by Probation, Promotion, Demotion, or Lateral Transfer.
Preference may be given to permanent classified employees of Central Louisiana Supports and Services Center.
This job is in a career progression group and may be filled at a higher level.
As part of the Career Progression Group , vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a Residential Services Specialist 1,2, or 3 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant. The maximum salary for the Residential Services Specialist 3 is $40,768.00
Please refer to the "Job Specifications" tab located at the top of the LA Careers "Current Job Opportunities page" for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualification requirements, and job concepts for each level.
List ALL prior employment-INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS MAY NOT BE CONSIDERED!
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. You must describe your actual duties as you will not be qualified for the higher level based on your title alone.
A resume upload will NOT populate your information into your application.
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.
For Further Information About This Vacancy Contact
Central Louisiana Supports and Services Center
Human Resources
5400 Coliseum Blvd
Alexandria, LA 71306
318-487-5484
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
No Experience Or Training Required.
Job Concepts
Function Of Work
To assist in performing non-professional support work involving the direct care of individuals and the implementation of active treatment plans by providing care, guidance, and training.
Level Of Work
Entry.
Supervision Received
Close from a Residential Services Specialist 5 or a higher-level professional staff member.
Supervision Exercised
None.
Location of Work:
Department of Health and Hospitals, Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities, residential care facilities or community homes for individuals with developmental and/or physical disabilities; schools and hospitals.
Job Distinctions
Differs from Residential Services Specialist 2 by the absence of experienced-level duties and by the presence of close supervision.
Examples of Work
Under Close Supervision
Assists in the training and guidance of individuals in routine and elementary self-help skills such as good hygiene, good housekeeping, money management, and other activities providing personal and social growth.
Assists individuals with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and oral hygiene. Assistance may include lifting up to 50 lbs.
Participates in the development and implementation of the Active Treatment Plan and Nutritional, Behavior, and Physical Support Plans.
May prevent or stop disturbances through approved facility policies and procedures.
Trains individuals in maintaining living area standards by performing and modeling simple custodial tasks such as making beds, cleaning floors, and putting clothes away.
Accompanies and transports individuals to activities such as the dining hall, church services, recreation areas, doctor's offices, education field trips, work, and shopping.
Observes behavior and health of individuals and reports sudden or unusual changes to higher authority.
Reports accidents/incidents and suspected cases of abuse or neglect of individuals to higher authority.
May instruct individuals involved in work activities such as cutting grass, loading materials, or other simple custodial tasks.
Cleans living area and washes, dries and folds residents clothing and linens.
Reports needed repairs and maintenance in living area.
Maintains records for review of higher authority on progress of training and development of individuals.
The position is located with Central Louisiana Supports and Services Center
Department: Residential
Shifts Are As Follows
6:00 am-2:30 pm
2:00 pm-10:30 pm
10:30 pm-6:30 am
This Position Has a Special Entrance Rate
Residential Services Specialist 1 $972.00
Residential Services Specialist 2 $1,040.00
Residential Services Specialist 3 $1,190.80
This Position Has The Following Premium Pays
Longevity (for actual hours worked)
$1.00 0 months to less than 6 months
$1.50 6 months to less than 3 years
$2.00 3 years to less than 5 years
$2.50 5 years or greater
Shift Differential (for actual hours worked)
2nd shift evenings 2 pm-10:30 pm $0.90
3rd shift nights 10 pm-6:30 am $0.50
All shifts weekend/Holidays $0.50
Market Conditions (for actual hours worked)
$1.50
This position may be filled by Probation, Promotion, Demotion, or Lateral Transfer.
Preference may be given to permanent classified employees of Central Louisiana Supports and Services Center.
This job is in a career progression group and may be filled at a higher level.
As part of the Career Progression Group , vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a Residential Services Specialist 1,2, or 3 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant. The maximum salary for the Residential Services Specialist 3 is $40,768.00
Please refer to the "Job Specifications" tab located at the top of the LA Careers "Current Job Opportunities page" for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualification requirements, and job concepts for each level.
List ALL prior employment-INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS MAY NOT BE CONSIDERED!
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. You must describe your actual duties as you will not be qualified for the higher level based on your title alone.
A resume upload will NOT populate your information into your application.
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.
- Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*
For Further Information About This Vacancy Contact
Central Louisiana Supports and Services Center
Human Resources
5400 Coliseum Blvd
Alexandria, LA 71306
318-487-5484
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
No Experience Or Training Required.
Job Concepts
Function Of Work
To assist in performing non-professional support work involving the direct care of individuals and the implementation of active treatment plans by providing care, guidance, and training.
Level Of Work
Entry.
Supervision Received
Close from a Residential Services Specialist 5 or a higher-level professional staff member.
Supervision Exercised
None.
Location of Work:
Department of Health and Hospitals, Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities, residential care facilities or community homes for individuals with developmental and/or physical disabilities; schools and hospitals.
Job Distinctions
Differs from Residential Services Specialist 2 by the absence of experienced-level duties and by the presence of close supervision.
Examples of Work
Under Close Supervision
Assists in the training and guidance of individuals in routine and elementary self-help skills such as good hygiene, good housekeeping, money management, and other activities providing personal and social growth.
Assists individuals with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and oral hygiene. Assistance may include lifting up to 50 lbs.
Participates in the development and implementation of the Active Treatment Plan and Nutritional, Behavior, and Physical Support Plans.
May prevent or stop disturbances through approved facility policies and procedures.
Trains individuals in maintaining living area standards by performing and modeling simple custodial tasks such as making beds, cleaning floors, and putting clothes away.
Accompanies and transports individuals to activities such as the dining hall, church services, recreation areas, doctor's offices, education field trips, work, and shopping.
Observes behavior and health of individuals and reports sudden or unusual changes to higher authority.
Reports accidents/incidents and suspected cases of abuse or neglect of individuals to higher authority.
May instruct individuals involved in work activities such as cutting grass, loading materials, or other simple custodial tasks.
Cleans living area and washes, dries and folds residents clothing and linens.
Reports needed repairs and maintenance in living area.
Maintains records for review of higher authority on progress of training and development of individuals.
Salary : $2 - $3
