Job Description

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

Pineville, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

PSSC 25-100-GJ

Department

LDH-Office for Citizens with Development Disabilities

Opening Date

09/26/2025

Closing Date

10/3/2025 11:59 PM Central

About this Job

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PSSC 25-100-GJ

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.

We are seeking dedicated individuals to join our staff in supporting our mission. 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

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No experience or training required.

Job Specification

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

Job Duties and Other Information

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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 the training and guidance of individuals in routine and simple self-help skills such as good hygiene, feeding and dressing, and 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 the attainment of personal outcomes for individuals. Requisition needed supplies, equipment, and repairs for living areas. Monitor the physical environment to ensure that individuals are able to use their environments. Review and report on 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 the investigation of all cases of accidents, injuries, and suspected cases 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:

Baker's Secret / PINECREST SUPPORTS & SERVICES CENTER.

Shift

: 6 AM-2:30 PM PASS DAYS: Sat. & Sun.

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.

Career Progression Group: Residential Service Specialist 1 or 2.

Compensation:

Special Entrance Rate: RESIDENTIAL SERVICES SPECIALIST 1: $12.15 Hourly - $18.00 Hourly / RESIDENTIAL SERVICES SPECIALIST 2: $13.00 Hourly - $19.26 Hourly


This position may receive shift differential, longevity pay, and Premium Pay.



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.


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.


Pinecrest Supports and Services Center is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports the recruitment, hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment resources for individuals with disabilities, see the Louisiana Employment Resources Guide at http://www.laworks.net/Downloads/LRS/EmploymentResourceGuide_2018.pdf


Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Gabriel K. Jeane


Pinecrest Supports & Services Center


P.O. Box 5191


Pineville, Louisiana 71360


Gabriel.Jeane@la.gov



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