Residential Services Specialist 5

State of Louisiana; Pineville (LA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinecrest Supports and Services Center in Pineville, LA seeks a dedicated Residential Services Specialist 5 to supervise RSS staff and implement active treatment plans for individuals with developmental disabilities. The role includes guiding subordinates in self-help skills, hygiene, feeding, dressing, and housekeeping to promote independence.

The position requires three years of related experience or 36 sem hours in relevant fields, with opportunities for growth and leadership within the

Qualifications

• Three years of training or experience in behavioral health or developmentally disabled services.
• Thirty-six semester hours in education, psychology, counseling, social work, sociology, or nursing.
• Experience in supervising staff preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a group of RSS in carrying out active treatment plans and basic care.
• Direct subordinates in training and guidance of individuals in routine self-help skills.
• Support individuals' personal and social growth by fostering friendships and community activities, ensuring respectful treatment.
• Assist in interviewing, scheduling work, evaluating performance, and resolving problems to ensure continuity and security.
• Interpret directives and policies to subordinate staff, including attainment of personal outcomes.
• Requisition supplies, monitor living areas, report progress, maintain records per regulations, attend mandated training.
• Report accidents/injuries and assist investigations; may testify at Civil Service hearings.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor/Administrator.

Skills

Behavioral health

Disability services

Education

36 sem hrs education/psychology

Job description

PSSC 25-162 JD RSS 5

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.

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.

Pinecrest Supports & Services Center (PSSC) is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Residential Services Specialist 5 to perform diverse and technical tasks. This position will be vital in supervising a group of Residential Services Specialists (RSS) in carrying out active treatment plans and basic care for persons with developmental disabilities and in training and guiding direct subordinates in routine and simple self-help skills such as good hygiene, feeding and dressing, and good housekeeping.

Minimum Qualifications

Three years of training or experience in providing behavioral health or developmentally disabled services or psychiatric patient care; OR

Thirty-six semester hours in education, psychology, counseling, social work, sociology, child guidance or nursing.

Job Specification

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

Job Duties

• Supervise a group of Residential Services Specialists (RSS) in carrying out active treatment plans and basic care for persons with developmental disabilities.
• Direct subordinates in training and guidance of individuals in routine and simple self-help skills such as good hygiene, feeding and dressing, and good housekeeping.
• Direct subordinates to ensure individuals are supported in personal and social growth by supporting friendships and activities in the community. Direct subordinates to ensure that individuals are treated respectfully and fairly. Will be required to work with a group of individuals to ensure adequate supervision when necessary.
• Assist in interviewing, scheduling work, evaluating performance, and resolving problems in order that individuals experience continuity and security.
• Interpret directives and policies of a higher authority to subordinate staff, including information related to attainment of personal outcomes for individuals.
• Requisition needed supplies, equipment, and repairs for living areas. Monitor physical environment to ensure that individuals are able to use their environments. Review and report individuals' progress in specific training programs. Ensure that individuals' records are maintained with current and precise documentation in accordance with all federal, state, and agency regulations. Must attend mandated annual training.
• Report and assist in the investigation of all cases of accidents, injuries, and suspected cases of abuse/neglect to ensure that individuals have the best possible health and are free from abuse and neglect. May be required to testify at Civil Service hearings regarding disciplinary action taken in cases of abuse/neglect.
• 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

Shift: 7:30 am – 8:00 pm Team: Day A or B

Shift: 7:30 pm – 8:00 am Team: Night A or B

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 permanent classified employees of Pinecrest Supports and Services Center.

Compensation: This position has a Special Entrance Rate (SER) of $1458.00 biweekly

Contact Information

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Jeanette Deville, Human Resources Analyst C

Pinecrest Supports & Services Center

P.O. Box 5191

Pineville, Louisiana 71360

[e-mail]

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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.

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

As a State Employee, You Will Earn Competitive Pay, Choose From a Variety Of Benefits, And Have Access To a Great Professional Development Program:

Insurance Coverage: More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veteran's Day,
• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
• Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement

State Of Louisiana Employees Are Eligible To Participate In Various Retirement Systems (based On The Type Of Appointment And Agency For Which An Employee Works). These Retirement Systems Provide Retirement Allowances And Other Benefits For State Officers And Employees And Their Beneficiaries. State Retirement Systems May Include (but Are Not Limited To):

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others