Jobs and Careers
ST

RESIDENTIAL SERVICES SPECIALIST 1 - 2

State of Louisiana
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 18 Aug 2026
💰 $38,184/yr($25,272/yr$38,184/yr)

About the role

Posting number: PSSC 26-130 JD

Department: LDH-Office of Intellectual & Developmental Disability Supports

Job classification: RESIDENTIAL SERVICES SPECIALIST 1

Posting type: Open

Categories: Mental Health, Social Services, Miscellaneous

Summary

20260617122539_PSSC - Pic of gate.jpg
20260508060400_LDH Logo 2026.png

The mission of Pinecrest Supports and Services Center is to support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to reach treatment goals and to return to more integrated community living settings. Pinecrest Supports and Services Center specializes in the treatment of people with comorbid intellectual and developmental disabilities and complex medical, behavioral, and psychiatric support needs.

Pinecrest Supports & Services Center (PSSC) is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Residential Services Specialist 1 - 2 to perform diversified and technical tasks.m This position will work in the preparation, service, and sale of food and beverages at the Canteen/Baker's Secret, as directed by the RSS 5/RSS 6.

If you're a compassionate, organized, and team-oriented professional ready to make a meaningful impact in a supportive environment, we encourage you to apply!

Examples of duties

No experience or training required.

Qualifications

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

Supplemental information

Job Duties:

  • Assist individuals who are customers with their purchases and the use of their money, and complete their timesheets and training sheets, making sure they are accurate.
  • Be professional by maintaining a welcoming and friendly attitude toward all customers, both individuals and staff.   Report any comments, concerns, or complaints immediately. 
  • Conduct cleaning and maintenance of the Canteen/Baker's Secret and all equipment daily. 
  • Assist with properly stacking and storing food and beverage items as they come into the Canteen/Baker's Secret; immediately report it to your RSS 5/RSS 6 when inventory becomes low. 
  • On holidays and Saturdays, be a lead staff member when no supervisor is present by opening and closing the Canteen/Baker's Secret and ensuring that all food is prepared and stored properly. Total and document all sales and money at the end of the shift, ensuring all money is secure and locked away at the end of the shift. Ensure that the building is left in a clean and orderly condition at the end of the shift. Make sure all doors are secured at the end of the shift.

Position-Specific Details:

Career Progression Group: Residential Service Specialist 1 or 2.

Location: Pinecrest Supports and Services Center – Employment Services 

Shift: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm Pass Days:   Sat/Sun

Appointment Type:  This position may be filled by Probation, Promotion, Demotion, Lateral Transfer, Detail to Special Duty or Job Appointment.   

Preference may be given to permanent classified employees of Pinecrest Supports and Services Center.

Compensation: This position has a Special Entrance Rate (SER) of: 

Residential Services Specialist 1 - $12.15 hr / $972.00 Biweekly  

Residential Services Specialist 2 - $13.00 hr / $ 1,040.00 biweekly

Please refer to the "Job Specifications" tab located at the top of the LA Careers "Current Job Opportunities page" for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualification requirements and job concepts for each level.

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.  You will not be qualified based on job title alone; you must describe your actual duties.  

Review your application to make sure it is current - INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED!


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 proce

Apply for this role

Generate a tailored application kit with a matched cover letter, interview prep, and CV highlights — in under 60 seconds.

Apply Now →Generate Application Kit

Free account required — sign up in 30s

Company

State of Louisiana

View company profile →