Residential Services Specialist 5

Residential Services Specialist 5

This position plays a vital role in the care, security and enhancing the quality of life and well-being of the people we support. 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 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, 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 investigation of all cases of accidents, injuries and suspected case 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
• Shift: 7:30am – 8:00pm Team: Day A or B Shift: 7:30pm – 8:00am Team: Night A or B
• Appointment Type: This position may be filled by Probation, Promotion, Demotion, Lateral Transfer or Detail to Special Duty. 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 Bi Weekly

Compensation and Benefits:

• Insurance Coverage
• Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave
• Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
• Mardi Gras
• Good Friday
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Veteran's Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• 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. These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries.

How To Apply: To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. For further information about this vacancy, contact Jeanette Deville, Human Resources Analyst C Pinecrest Supports & Services Center P.O. Box 5191 Pineville, Louisiana 71360.