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RESIDENTIAL SERVICES SPECIALIST 2




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 contributing to personal outcomes of continuity and security for the people living at Pinecrest Supports and Services Center. In this position, a dedicated person is needed to accompany and transport people to and from the day program several times a day.  Teach hands-on training of curricula in a classroom setting following the individual's 24-hour activity schedule. 

Requirements

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

Twelve semester hours in education, psychology, counseling, social work, sociology, child guidance or nursing.

Qualifications

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

Job Duties:

  • Document training as it occurs daily in the day program classroom. Prepare the necessary paperwork for documentation to report on people's progress to the team. 
  • Assist in scheduling people in classes that will meet each person's individual needs.
  • Set up/decorate classroom each quarter for class theme for each session.   Cleans and maintains the day program work site daily.
  • Participate in development and implementation of Active Treatment and Nutritional/Behavior/Physical Support Plans. 
  • Train and guide individuals in eating breakfast and lunch each day and ensure that people's personal hygiene is kept at a high standard at all times, assisting as necessary, which may include lifting up to 50 pounds.
  • Report any needed repairs and maintenance in the day program work area to the appropriate department in a timely manner. Report accidents/incidents and suspected cases of abuse or neglect of people to the higher authority. 

Position-Specific Details:

Location: Pinecrest Supports and Services Center – Day Programs 

Shift: 7:00 am – 3:30 pm Pass Days:  Sat/Sun

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:   Residential Services Specialist 2 - $13.00 hr / $1040.00 Biweekly


List ALL prior employment – failure to fully complete the education and work history sections of the application can result in an applicant being hired at the lower level of the position.  You will not be qualified based on job title alone; you must describe your actual duties.  

*Review your application to make sure it is current - INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED!*


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 message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application.  Applications may be rejected if incomplete.


There is no guarantee that everyone who applies to this posting will be interviewed.


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

 jeanette.deville@la.gov

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.

Date Posted
05/05/2026
Job Reference
PSSC 26-62 JD
Organization
LDH-Office for Citizens with Development Disabilities
Location
Pineville, LA 70802
Category
Administrative
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