Residential Services Specialist 1-2

About This Job

The Community Group Homes Department at the Eastern Louisiana Mental Health System (ELMHS) is part of the larger organization dedicated to providing mental health evaluation, treatment, habilitation, and consultation for adults. Programs include inpatient interventions, jail-based evaluations, supervised group home and residential programs, forensic evaluations, care, custody, and aftercare; intermediate and long-term psychiatric care coordination with the broader system of care in Louisiana. ELMHS seeks a Residential Services Specialist to support residents in daily routines and help them build necessary skills for community reintegration. Additionally, they seek someone skilled in communication and de-escalation to promote safety and maintain a therapeutic environment.

Job Specification

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

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 using positive behavioral management methods and participates in client reviews and staffing meetings.
• Administers or supervises the administration of prescribed medications in accordance with specific instructions and drug orders once the Drug Administration Course is successfully completed.
• Escorts and supervises residents during off-ground activities, doctor visits, and shopping; ensures accountability for assigned residents at all times.
• Maintains the cleanliness of the group home and reports needed repairs and maintenance to supervisor in a timely manner.
• Affords assistance to supervisory staff with employee orientation and provides feedback on residential services specialist trainees.
• Attends in-service training as required and completes annual competencies during employee birth month.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisory staff within the limits of certification and level of competency; adheres to established and accepted standards of care, accreditation, and licensure requirements.

Position-Specific Details

• Appointment Type: The position may be filled as a Probational (open to all qualified applicants) or as a promotion (open to all statewide classified and Agency-wide permanent status employees).
• Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Residential Services Specialist 1 or 2 depending on the qualifications of the selected applicant.
• Compensation:
  • Residential Services Specialist 1: Special Entrance Rate: $972.00/Biweekly $12.15/Hour
  • Residential Services Specialist 2: Special Entrance Rate: $1040.00/Biweekly $13.00/Hour
• Retention Pay: $1.50/hr. for each hour worked
• Longevity Pay: $1.00/hr. for each hour worked

How To Apply

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: Destiny Jackson
ELMHS/Human Resources Department
ELMHS-HR@LA.GOV
225-634-0259

Additional Information

Are you a current, permanent employee at Eastern Louisiana Mental Health System?

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