RESIDENTIAL SERVICES SPECIALIST 7

<div style="text-align: center"><img src="https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/1546/jobpostings/image/20260617122539_PSSC - Pic of gate.jpg" alt="20260617122539_PSSC - Pic of gate.jpg" style="width: 300px" class="fr-fic fr-dii"></div><div style="text-align: center"><img src="https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/1546/jobpostings/image/20260527124135_LDH Logo.png" alt="" style="width: 300px" class="fr-fic fr-dii"></div><br><p style="margin: 0 0 0.0001pt; text-align: center">Pinecrest Supports and Services Center - Supporting Individuals with Disabilities Since 1921</p><p style="margin: 0 0 0.0001pt; text-align: center">Mission: &nbsp;We support the quality of life for all people</p><p style="margin: 0 0 0.0001pt; text-align: center">Vision: &nbsp;We support the quality of life for all people by promoting choice, diversity, and community involvement</p><p style="margin: 0 0 0.0001pt; text-align: center"><br></p><p style="margin: 0 0 0.0001pt; text-align: center">Pinecrest is seeking to recruit a highly productive and diverse workforce and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and prospective employees. &nbsp;Employment decisions shall be based strictly on merit and without regard to religious or political beliefs, sex, race, or any other non-merit factor. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0 0 0.0001pt; text-align: center">This position plays a vital role in the care, security, and enhancement of the quality of life and well-being of the people we support.</p><div><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">One year of the required experience in the following minimum qualification must have been at the supervisory level or above:</span><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">Four years of training or experience in health services, behavioral health treatment, developmentally disabled services, rehabilitation services, or special education; OR</span><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">Six years of full-time work in any field plus one year of experience in health services, behavioral health treatment, developmentally disabled services, rehabilitation services, or special education; OR</span><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">A bachelor's degree plus one year of experience in health services, behavioral health treatment, developmentally disabled services, rehabilitation services, or special education.</span><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:</span><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.</span></div>The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found <a href="https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=168450" target="_blank"><u>here</u>.</a><p style="margin: 0 0 0.0001pt"><u><em><strong>Job Duties:</strong></em></u></p><div style="margin: 0 0 8pt"><ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt; margin-left: 0"><li style="margin: 0 0 8pt">Provide 24-hour oversight for the assigned program. &nbsp; Supervise the Residential Services Specialists 6s in the assigned program across shifts (day/night) and teams (A/B) in supervising the daily operations of the units. &nbsp;</li><li style="margin: 0 0 8pt">Assists the Residential Services Specialist 8 and the IDD Program Director 3 by directing the day-to-day implementation of assigned programs and the day-to-day implementation of resident treatment plans to ensure compliance with Title XIX Licensing Standards and with facility policies and procedures.&nbsp;</li><li style="margin: 0 0 8pt">In-service direct support staff when issues are noted and related to changes and initiatives occurring at the facility and the assigned program. Conduct formal and informal observations of direct support staff in assigned program and programmatic settings. &nbsp;Identify trends and patterns of occurring and re-occurring issues related to direct support involvement in administering individual treatment plans, facility policies and procedures.&nbsp;</li><li style="margin: 0 0 8pt">Assist interdisciplinary (ID) teams and facility leadership to identify modifications to processes beneficial to the direct support staff and individuals supported and designed to enhance the quality of the service delivery system.</li><li style="margin: 0 0 8pt">Complete performance planning and evaluation on subordinate employees and control their time and attendance. &nbsp;Counsel supervisors in work procedures, problem areas, policies, and regulations.&nbsp; Direct interviews and make recommendations for filling vacancies in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations.</li><li style="margin: 0 0 8pt">Ensure individual’s records are maintained with current and precise documentation in accordance with all applicable regulations, standards and guidelines. &nbsp;Ensure compliance with federal, state, and accreditation regulations, standards and guidelines for assigned program. &nbsp; Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor/Administrator to support the Agency and/or the people we serve.</li></ul></div><p style="margin: 0 0 0.0001pt 0.5in"><br></p><p style="margin: 0 0 0.0001pt"><u><em><strong>Position-Specific Details:</strong></em></u></p><p style="margin: 0 0 0.0001pt">Location: Pinecrest Supports and Services Center - Residential Services - Compass 1</p><p style="margin: 0 0 0.0001pt">Shift: 8:00 am – 4:300pm &nbsp; &nbsp;Pass Days: Sat. &amp; Sun.&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0 0 0.0001pt">Appointment Type: &nbsp;This position may be filled by Probation, Promotion, Demotion, Lateral Transfer, Detail to Special Duty or Job Appointment. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Preference may be given to permanent classified employees of Pinecrest Supports and Services Center.</p><p style="margin: 0 0 0.0001pt"><br></p><p style="margin: 0 0 0.0001pt"><strong><em><u>How to Apply:</u></em></strong></p><p style="margin: 0 0 0.0001pt"><strong>No Civil Service test score</strong> is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.</p><p style="margin: 0 0 0.0001pt"><br></p><p style="margin: 0 0 0.0001pt">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. &nbsp; &nbsp;Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.</p><p style="margin: 0 0 0.0001pt">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. &nbsp;Applications may be rejected if incomplete.</p><p style="margin: 0 0 0.0001pt"><em>There is no guarantee that everyone who applies to this posting will be interviewed.</em></p><br><p style="margin: 0 0 0.0001pt"><strong><u>Contact Information:</u></strong></p><p style="margin: 0 0 0.0001pt"><strong>For further information about this vacancy, contact:</strong></p><p style="margin: 0 0 0.0001pt">Jeanette Deville, Human Resources Analyst C</p><p style="margin: 0 0 0.0001pt">Pinecrest Supports &amp; Services Center</p><p style="margin: 0 0 0.0001pt">P.O. Box 5191</p><p style="margin: 0 0 0.0001pt">Pineville, Louisiana 71360</p><p style="margin: 0 0 0.0001pt">[email protected]</p><p style="margin: 0 0 0.0001pt; text-align: center"><strong>Pinecrest Supports and Services Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer</strong></p><p style="margin: 0 0 0.0001pt; text-align: center"><strong>Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.</strong></p>