DEVELOPMENTALIST

State of Louisiana; Pineville (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinecrest Supports & Services Center in Pineville, LA seeks a DEVELOPMENTALIST to perform diversified and technical tasks within the Day Program. The role focuses on direct care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and support needs.

You will assist in implementing treatment plans, support classroom activities, and maintain accurate training records while promoting safety and community integration for those served.

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 substitutes for one year of experience.
• Willingness to work in Pinecrest Supports & Services Center and adhere to state civil service expectations.

Responsibilities

• Assist Residential Services Specialist 5 in direct care and implementing active treatment plans.
• Assist Habilitation Instructor 1 with class activities and in classroom operations.
• Prepare documentation of training records and progress reports monthly.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of classroom and building areas.
• Report incidents/accidents and suspected abuse to proper authorities promptly.

Skills

Compassionate

Organized

Team-oriented

Job description

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!

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.

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

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.

Contact Information:

Jeanette Deville, Human Resources Analyst C

Pinecrest Supports & Services Center

P.O. Box 5191

Pineville, Louisiana 71360

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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.