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NEOGOV · 19 hours ago

RESIDENTIAL SERVICES SPECIALIST 5

NEOGOV is seeking dedicated individuals to join their team at the Pinecrest Supports and Services Center, which has been supporting individuals with disabilities since 1921. The Residential Services Specialist 5 plays a vital role in supervising staff and ensuring the quality of care and well-being of individuals with developmental disabilities.

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Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Behavioral health servicesDevelopmental disabilities servicesPsychiatric patient careEducation in psychologySupervision skillsTrainingGuidanceCommunity involvementDocumentation skills

Required

Three years of training or experience in providing behavioral health or developmentally disabled services or psychiatric patient care
Thirty-six semester hours in education, psychology, counseling, social work, sociology, child guidance or nursing

Benefits

Insurance Coverage
Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave
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.
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).

Company

NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$700M
Key Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity

Leadership Team

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Shane Evangelist
CEO
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Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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