IDD PROGRAM DIRECTOR 1
Apply NowCompany: State of Louisiana
Location: Pineville, LA 71360
Description:
Salary : $4,784.00 - $8,608.00 Monthly
Location : Pineville, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: PSSC 25-43-RJ
Department: LDH-Office for Citizens with Development Disabilities
Opening Date: 04/04/2025
Closing Date: 4/9/2025 11:59 PM Central
Supplemental Information
PSSC 25-43-RJ
Position is located with PINECREST SUPPORTS & SERVICES CENTER.
Job Location: Active Treatment
Shift: 8am-4:30pm Pass Days: Sat. & Sun.
This position may be filled by Detail, Probation, Promotion, Demotion, or Lateral Transfer. Preference may be given to permanent classified employees of Pinecrest Supports and Services Center.
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 process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*
NOTE: Failure to fully complete the education and work history sections of the application can result in an applicant being hiring at the lower level of the position in which any are applying.
Pinecrest Supports and Services Center is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports the recruitment, hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment resources for individuals with disabilities, see the Louisiana Employment Resources Guide at http://www.laworks.net/Downloads/LRS/EmploymentResourceGuide_2018.pdf(Download PDF reader)
Pinecrest Supports and Services Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer
There is no guarantee that everyone who applies to this posting will be interviewed.
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Robert L. Jones
Pinecrest Supports & Services Center,
P.O.Box 5191
Pineville, Louisiana 71360
Robert.Jones@la.gov
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Seven years of experience in health services or developmentally disabled services, hospital administration, social services, psychology, or special education; OR
Six years of full-time work experience plus four years of experience in health services or developmentally disabled services, hospital administration, social services, psychology, or special education; OR
A bachelor's degree plus four years of experience in health services or developmentally disabled services, hospital administration, social services, psychology, or special education; OR
An advanced degree in health administration, hospital administration, special education, psychology, or social work plus three years of experience in health services or developmentally disabled services, hospital administration, social services, psychology or special education.
EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.
Job Concepts
FUNCTION OF WORK:
To manage treatment programs within a residential facility supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
LEVEL OF WORK:
Manager.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Broad direction from a higher-level administrator. Other reporting relationships may be approved by SCS.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
Direct over supervisor-level personnel. Other reporting relationships may be approved by SCS.
LOCATION OF WORK:
Louisiana Department of Health; Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities. Other locations may be approved by SCS.
JOB DISTINCTIONS:
Differs from IDD Program Director 2 by the absence of responsibility for administering IDD facility programs with direct oversight of manager-level personnel.
Examples of Work
EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED.
Manages assigned facility program(s) that serve and/or impact residential IDD clients.
Provides management of facility functions and/or programs that may include active treatment, quality assurance, community transition, etc.
Reviews and evaluates operations; recommends appropriate action to administrative personnel.
Interprets regulations and policies. Prepares reports for assigned program(s).
Conducts a variety of complex studies and submits recommendations to administrative personnel.
Coordinates the implementation of new programs and procedures.
Provides input into budget recommendations.
Coordinates programs and services with entities such as other state agencies, community partners, etc.
Represents the agency at meetings and professional organizations as assigned.
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.
As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
Insurance Coverage More information can be found at
Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at
Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor
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). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):
01
PSSC - Have you ever been on probation or sentenced to jail/prison as a result of a felony conviction or guilty plea to a felony charge?
02
PSSC - If "YES", give the law enforcement authority (city, police, sheriff, FBI, etc.) the offense, place, and disposition of case. If this question does not apply to you, enter N/A.
03
PSSC - Are you currently employed with Pinecrest Supports and Services Center?
04
PSSC - You will be selected for interview based on your application. Explain any gaps in employment of 3 months or longer (Example: January /1999 - May /1999 = caring for a sick parent, etc...). If this question does not apply to you, enter N/A.
05
PSSC - Incomplete applications will NOT be considered! Have you listed ALL prior employment (entire work history starting after High School or College) with complete name of all employers (no abbreviations), your job title, complete address & phone number of each employer? Failure to fully complete the education and work history sections of the application can result in an applicant being hired the lower level of the position in which any are applying.
Required Question
Location : Pineville, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: PSSC 25-43-RJ
Department: LDH-Office for Citizens with Development Disabilities
Opening Date: 04/04/2025
Closing Date: 4/9/2025 11:59 PM Central
Supplemental Information
PSSC 25-43-RJ
Position is located with PINECREST SUPPORTS & SERVICES CENTER.
Job Location: Active Treatment
Shift: 8am-4:30pm Pass Days: Sat. & Sun.
This position may be filled by Detail, Probation, Promotion, Demotion, or Lateral Transfer. Preference may be given to permanent classified employees of Pinecrest Supports and Services Center.
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 process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*
NOTE: Failure to fully complete the education and work history sections of the application can result in an applicant being hiring at the lower level of the position in which any are applying.
Pinecrest Supports and Services Center is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports the recruitment, hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment resources for individuals with disabilities, see the Louisiana Employment Resources Guide at http://www.laworks.net/Downloads/LRS/EmploymentResourceGuide_2018.pdf(Download PDF reader)
Pinecrest Supports and Services Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer
There is no guarantee that everyone who applies to this posting will be interviewed.
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Robert L. Jones
Pinecrest Supports & Services Center,
P.O.Box 5191
Pineville, Louisiana 71360
Robert.Jones@la.gov
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Seven years of experience in health services or developmentally disabled services, hospital administration, social services, psychology, or special education; OR
Six years of full-time work experience plus four years of experience in health services or developmentally disabled services, hospital administration, social services, psychology, or special education; OR
A bachelor's degree plus four years of experience in health services or developmentally disabled services, hospital administration, social services, psychology, or special education; OR
An advanced degree in health administration, hospital administration, special education, psychology, or social work plus three years of experience in health services or developmentally disabled services, hospital administration, social services, psychology or special education.
EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.
Job Concepts
FUNCTION OF WORK:
To manage treatment programs within a residential facility supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
LEVEL OF WORK:
Manager.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Broad direction from a higher-level administrator. Other reporting relationships may be approved by SCS.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
Direct over supervisor-level personnel. Other reporting relationships may be approved by SCS.
LOCATION OF WORK:
Louisiana Department of Health; Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities. Other locations may be approved by SCS.
JOB DISTINCTIONS:
Differs from IDD Program Director 2 by the absence of responsibility for administering IDD facility programs with direct oversight of manager-level personnel.
Examples of Work
EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED.
Manages assigned facility program(s) that serve and/or impact residential IDD clients.
Provides management of facility functions and/or programs that may include active treatment, quality assurance, community transition, etc.
Reviews and evaluates operations; recommends appropriate action to administrative personnel.
Interprets regulations and policies. Prepares reports for assigned program(s).
Conducts a variety of complex studies and submits recommendations to administrative personnel.
Coordinates the implementation of new programs and procedures.
Provides input into budget recommendations.
Coordinates programs and services with entities such as other state agencies, community partners, etc.
Represents the agency at meetings and professional organizations as assigned.
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.
As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
Insurance Coverage More information can be found at
Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at
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.
***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor
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). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):
- Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
- Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (),
- Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (), among others
01
PSSC - Have you ever been on probation or sentenced to jail/prison as a result of a felony conviction or guilty plea to a felony charge?
- Yes
- No
02
PSSC - If "YES", give the law enforcement authority (city, police, sheriff, FBI, etc.) the offense, place, and disposition of case. If this question does not apply to you, enter N/A.
03
PSSC - Are you currently employed with Pinecrest Supports and Services Center?
- Yes
- No
04
PSSC - You will be selected for interview based on your application. Explain any gaps in employment of 3 months or longer (Example: January /1999 - May /1999 = caring for a sick parent, etc...). If this question does not apply to you, enter N/A.
- Yes
- No
05
PSSC - Incomplete applications will NOT be considered! Have you listed ALL prior employment (entire work history starting after High School or College) with complete name of all employers (no abbreviations), your job title, complete address & phone number of each employer? Failure to fully complete the education and work history sections of the application can result in an applicant being hired the lower level of the position in which any are applying.
- Yes
- No
Required Question