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RESIDENTIAL SERVICES SPECIALIST 7
LDH-Office of Intellectual & Developmental Disability Supports —Pineville, LA
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- Mid-level
- Residential
- Supervising experience
- Paid holidays
- Parental leave
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RESIDENTIAL SERVICES SPECIALIST 7

LDH-Office of Intellectual & Developmental Disability Supports
Pineville, LA

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Job Details

$3,477 - $6,264 a month
7 days ago

Benefits

Paid holidays
Parental leave

Qualifications

Social service program staff supervision
Supervising experience

Full Job Description

Salary

$3,477.00 - $6,264.00 Monthly

Location

Pineville, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

PSSC 26-110 JD

Department

LDH-Office of Intellectual & Developmental Disability Supports

Opening Date

07/21/2026

Closing Date

7/28/2026 11:59 PM Central

About this Job

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 enhancement of the quality of life and well-being of the people we support.

Minimum Qualifications

One year of the required experience in the following minimum qualification must have been at the supervisory level or above:

Four years of training or experience in health services, behavioral health treatment, developmentally disabled services, rehabilitation services, or special education; OR

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

A bachelor's degree plus one year of experience in health services, behavioral health treatment, developmentally disabled services, rehabilitation services, or special education.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
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.

Job Specification

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

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

Provide 24-hour oversight for the assigned program. 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.
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.
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. Identify trends and patterns of occurring and re-occurring issues related to direct support involvement in administering individual treatment plans, facility policies and procedures.
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.
Complete performance planning and evaluation on subordinate employees and control their time and attendance. Counsel supervisors in work procedures, problem areas, policies, and regulations. Direct interviews and make recommendations for filling vacancies in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations.
Ensure individual’s records are maintained with current and precise documentation in accordance with all applicable regulations, standards and guidelines. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and accreditation regulations, standards and guidelines for assigned program. 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 - Compass 1

Shift: 8:00 am – 4:300pm 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.

How to Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

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

[email protected]

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 – 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 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

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