RESIDENTIAL SERVICES SPECIALIST 1-2

State of Louisiana; Pineville (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differentials

Longevity pay

Premium Pay

Job summary

Pinecrest Supports and Services Center is seeking dedicated staff to support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This role focuses on care, security and enhancing quality of life, with no prior experience required.

Location is Pineville, LA, with day and night shifts. The job includes training in self-help skills, daily living assistance, record-keeping and safe interaction with residents. Competitive entry pay and potential premium pays are noted.

Qualifications

• No experience or training required.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

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.

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:

• 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

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.

As part of a Career Progression Group, 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 $40,061.00.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Jimmie Bernard
Pinecrest Supports & Services Center
P.O. Box 5191 Pineville, LA 71360
[e-mail]

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