RESIDENTIAL SERVICES SPECIALIST 5

**PSSC 26 -108 JD RSS 5** **Pinecrest Supports and Services Center - Supporting Individuals with Disabilities Since 1921** **Mission: We Support the quality of life for all people** **Vision: We support the quality of life for all people by promoting choice, diversity, and community involvement** Pinecrest is seeking to recruit a highly productive and diverse workforce and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and prospective employees. Employment decisions shall be based strictly on merit and without regard to religious or political beliefs, sex, race, or any other non-merit factor. **This position plays a vital role in the care, security and enhancing the quality of life and well-being of the people we support.** 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.The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found [here.](https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=168430) ***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 - Residential Services **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, 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 Bi Weekly ***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 mes…