State of Louisiana
RESIDENTIAL SERVICES SPECIALIST 1 WAE
State of Louisiana, Jackson, Louisiana, United States, 70748
Division: The Community Group Homes Department at the Eastern Louisiana Mental Health System
The mission of ELMHS is to provide mental health evaluation, treatment, habilitation, and consultation for adults. Programs provided include inpatient interventions, jail-based evaluations, supervised group home and residential programs, forensic evaluation, care, custody, and aftercare; intermediate and long-term psychiatric are a coordination with the total system of care in Louisiana. Job Duties
Instructs, guides, and assists residents with routine and elementary self-help skills, group activities, indoor, and outdoor recreational activities, and hygiene. Provides care according to the treatment plan with positive behavioral management methods and participates in client reviews and staffing. Administers or supervises the administration of prescribed medications in accordance with specific instructions and drug orders once Drug Administration Course is successfully completed. Escorts and supervises residents during off-ground activities, doctor visits, shopping; provides accountability for assigned residents at all times. Monitors group home for cleanliness and reports needed repairs and maintenance to supervisor in a timely manner. Assists supervisory staff with employee orientation and provides input regarding residential services specialist trainees. Attends in-service training as required and completes annual competencies during employee birth month. Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisory staff within the limits of certification and level of competency and according to established and accepted standards of care, accreditation, and licensure requirements. Position-Specific Details
Appointment Type:
The position will be filled as a WAE part-time appointment. Compensation:
Residential Services Specialist 1 Special Entrance Rate: $13.50/Hour 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. Contact Information
For further information about this vacancy, contact: Candice Burkes ELMHS/Human Resources Department ELMHS-HR@LA.GOV 225-634-0535 Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
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The mission of ELMHS is to provide mental health evaluation, treatment, habilitation, and consultation for adults. Programs provided include inpatient interventions, jail-based evaluations, supervised group home and residential programs, forensic evaluation, care, custody, and aftercare; intermediate and long-term psychiatric are a coordination with the total system of care in Louisiana. Job Duties
Instructs, guides, and assists residents with routine and elementary self-help skills, group activities, indoor, and outdoor recreational activities, and hygiene. Provides care according to the treatment plan with positive behavioral management methods and participates in client reviews and staffing. Administers or supervises the administration of prescribed medications in accordance with specific instructions and drug orders once Drug Administration Course is successfully completed. Escorts and supervises residents during off-ground activities, doctor visits, shopping; provides accountability for assigned residents at all times. Monitors group home for cleanliness and reports needed repairs and maintenance to supervisor in a timely manner. Assists supervisory staff with employee orientation and provides input regarding residential services specialist trainees. Attends in-service training as required and completes annual competencies during employee birth month. Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisory staff within the limits of certification and level of competency and according to established and accepted standards of care, accreditation, and licensure requirements. Position-Specific Details
Appointment Type:
The position will be filled as a WAE part-time appointment. Compensation:
Residential Services Specialist 1 Special Entrance Rate: $13.50/Hour 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. Contact Information
For further information about this vacancy, contact: Candice Burkes ELMHS/Human Resources Department ELMHS-HR@LA.GOV 225-634-0535 Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
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