Residential Services Specialist 5
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on163, South 20th Street, Downtown East, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, 70806, United States
About the Team
The mission of ELMHS is to provide mental health evaluation, treatment, habilitation, and consultation for adults. Programs include inpatient interventions, jail-based evaluations, supervised group homes, residential programs, forensic evaluation, care, custody, and aftercare. Intermediate and long-term psychiatric services are coordinated with the total system of care in Louisiana.
About the Role
ELMHS is seeking a Residential Services Specialist for a unique overnight leadership position. In this role, you will provide supervision to staff members while supporting residents in their daily routines, helping them build the skills needed to successfully transition back into the community. You will combine learned skills in supervision, communication, and de-escalation to manage staff, promote safety, and maintain a therapeutic environment for residents in our community homes.
How to Apply
No Civil Service test score is required to be considered for this vacancy. To apply, click the "Apply" link and complete an electronic application, which can also be used for future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process.
Important: Information to support your eligibility (relevant, detailed experience/education) must be included in the application. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Equal Opportunity
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
Work location
Work model: On-site
163, South 20th Street, Downtown East, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, 70806, United States
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleSupervise subordinate Residential Services Specialists to ensure resident safety and well-being
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Skills, education and keywords
Education: 36 semester hours in education, psychology, counseling, social work, sociology, child guidance or nursing OR 3 years experience.
Frequently asked questions about Residential Services Specialist 5 at State of Louisiana
What does a Residential Services Specialist 5 at State of Louisiana do?expand_more
In this Residential Services Specialist 5 at State of Louisiana role, you will supervise subordinate residential services specialists to ensure resident safety and well-being; manage staff, promote safety, and maintain a therapeutic environment for residents; participate in mandatory education trainings for facility accreditation and licensure; and attend daily morning report meetings to coordinate shift activities.
What are the requirements for this Residential Services Specialist 5 role?expand_more
State of Louisiana is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: Three years of training or experience in behavioral health, developmentally disabled services, or psychiatric patient care; and Thirty-six semester hours in education, psychology, counseling, social work, sociology, child guidance, or nursing.
Where is the Residential Services Specialist 5 role at State of Louisiana located?expand_more
Residential Services Specialist 5 at State of Louisiana is based in 163, South 20th Street, Downtown East, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, 70806, United States. This is a on-site role.