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State of Louisiana
CLSSC-148882-2021-SG
This position is located with Central Louisiana Supports and Services Center .
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For further information about this vacancy contact:
Deana Frederick
Central Louisiana Supports and Services Center
5400 Coliseum Blvd
Alexandria, LA 71306
318-487-5026
[email protected]
Any college hours or degree must be from a school accredited by one of the following regional accrediting bodies: the Middle States Commission on Higher Education; the New England Commission of Higher Education; the Higher Learning Commission; the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities; the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
Function of Work:
To supervise the non-professional support work involving direct care of individuals implementing and directing active treatment plans by providing care, guidance and training.
Level of Work:
Supervisor.
Supervision Received:
General from a Residential Services Specialist 6 or a higher-level professional staff member.
Supervision Exercised:
Direct line over lower-level Residential Services Specialists and other lower-level positions as assigned.
Location of Work:
Department of Health and Hospitals, Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities, residential care facilities or community homes housing individuals with developmental and/or physical disabilities; schools and hospitals.
Job Distinctions:
Differs from Residential Services Specialist 3 and Residential Services Specialist 4 by the presence of direct-line supervisory responsibility over lower-level Residential Services Specialists.
Differs from Residential Services Specialist 6 by the absence of direct-line supervisory responsibility over Residential Services Specialists 5, and either second-line supervisory responsibility over multiple homes or one home on a 24-hour basis. Additionally, may serve as assistant to the OCDD Active Treatment Program Home Manager.
Supervises a group of subordinates in multiple homes on an assigned shift, carrying out treatment plans in a home-like atmosphere.
Directs subordinates in training and guidance of individuals in routine and simple self-help skills such as good hygiene, dressing, good housekeeping, and other activities providing personal and social growth.
Assists in interviewing, selecting and training personnel, scheduling work, evaluating performance and resolving technical problems.
Participates in the development and implementation of the Active Treatment Plan and Nutritional, Behavior, and Physical Support Plans.
Assists Residential Services Specialist 6, Residential Services Specialist 7, or Residential Services 8 in daily operations and may perform their duties in their absences.
Observes living quarters for cleanliness and checks individuals to assure proper care.
Reviews and reports progress of individuals in specific training programs.
Recommends to professional staff specific training needs of individuals.
Interprets directives and policies of higher authority to subordinates.
Ensures that individuals’ records are maintained with current and precise documentation in accordance with all applicable regulations, standards, and guidelines.
Observes behavior of individuals and reports sudden or unusual changes to appropriate personnel.
Organizes training schedules for individuals in accordance with their needs as prioritized in the treatment plan.
Prepares and/or reviews reports and records relative to individual care and progress.
Supervises subordinates in maintaining an appropriate environmental setting for residents.
Investigates and/or assists in investigating cases of accidents and alleged cases of abuse or neglect of individuals and promptly reports to appropriate personnel.
Requisitions needed supplies, equipment and repairs in living areas.
May coordinate and/or conduct in-service training for subordinates.
May perform duties of a lower-level Residential Services Specialist as required.
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