RESIDENTIAL SERVICES SPECIALIST 1 - 2

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 enhancement of the quality of life and well-being of the people we support. No experience or training required. The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here .

Job Duties:

Teach hands-on training of curricula in a classroom setting. Follow the individual's 24-hour activity schedule. Document training as it occurs daily in the day program classroom. Prepare the necessary paperwork for documentation to report on people's progress to the team on a regular basis. Set up / decorate the classroom each quarter for the class theme for each session. Assist in scheduling people in classes that will meet each person's individual needs. Participate in the development and implementation of Active Treatment and Nutritional / Behavior / Physical Support Plans. Accompanies and transports people to and from the day program several times a day. Train and guide individuals in eating breakfast and lunch each day.

Position-Specific Details:

Location:

Pinecrest Supports and Services Center -

Day Program Appointment Type :

This position may be filled by probation, promotion, demotion, lateral transfer, detail to special duty, or job appointment. Preference may be given to employees of Pinecrest Supports and Services Center.

Career Progression:

This position may be filled as a Residential Services Specialist 1, Residential Services Specialist 2.

Compensation:

Depends on

Qualifications Special Entrance Rate:

Residential Services Specialist 1: $12.15 hourly - $18.36 hourly Residential Services Specialist 2: $13.00 hourly - $19.65 hourly This position may receive shift differential, longevity pay, and Premium Pay.

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: Gabriel K. Jeane Pinecrest Supports & Services Center P.O. Box 5191 Pineville, Louisiana 71360 Gabriel.

Jeane@la.gov Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) 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) (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader)