Salary : $4,876.00 - $8,788.00 Monthly
Location : Pineville, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: PSSC 26-169 JD
Department: LDH-Office of State Healthcare Facilities
Division: Pinecrest Supports and Service Center
Opening Date: 11/04/2026
Closing Date: 11/14/2026 11:59 PM Central
Pinecrest Supports & Services Center (PSSC) is seeking a dedicated and compassionate
Speech Audiologist Specialist 1, 2, 3 to provide speech pathology services to an assigned caseload, including Communication Therapy, Augmentative Alternative Communication (AAC) devices, Dysphagia Therapy, and development of home programs.
Minimum QualificationsEligible for or possession of a current Louisiana license to practice audiology; OR
Eligible for or possession of a current Louisiana license, provisional license, or restricted license to practice speech-language pathology.
NOTE:
Employees may be required to pass the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association's examination prior to completion of the probationary period.
Job Specification The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties and Other InformationJob Duties- Direct provision of speech pathology programs for large size caseload.
- Completion of comprehensive speech language assessment and hearing screens as indicated, developing and implementing individualized treatment plans/Learning Based Supports performance probes/strategy sheets, establishing goals to reach maximum potential, monitor progress of treatment plans, maintaining current master list record, instructing and training of Speech programs to direct support staff, assuring follow-through with plan via quality improvement and consulting with Interdisciplinary (ID) Team and Physician.
- Independently conduct direct therapy and/or Day Program groups. Ensure treatment services assist individuals to improve communication and socialization skills, satisfaction with services, participation in community life, and overall health and wellness.
- Assist individuals in meeting personal outcomes of affiliation and overall health and safety by providing AAC devices and strategies. Establishing and updating goals for AAC equipment use with re-assessment to determine appropriateness and adjustment to plans as indicated.
- Assist individual in obtaining optimal health and wellness by providing dysphagia services for assigned caseload. Develop, implement and maintain mealtime supports in consultation with Occupational Therapist and Registered Dietitian to alleviate dysphagia risks.
- Attend GI clinics. Instruct and train staff in support implementation, completing Mealtime Support Drills and facility wide mealtime observations and providing consultation to ID Team/Physician.
- Develop Mealtime supports in consultation with Occupational Therapist and Registered Dietitian to assist individual in obtaining optimal nutritional health. Complete annual re-assessments of support. Instruct and train staff as needed in support implementation. Complete mealtime support drills and facility wide mealtime observations and provide consultation to ID Team/Physician.
- Participate in daily incident meetings, Profile of Support meetings, Clinical Review Committee and annual Individual Support Plan meetings for assigned caseload with active participation in assisting individuals in meeting personal outcomes and development of transition plans which includes documentation per procedure.
- Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor/Administrator to support the Agency and/or the people we serve.
Position-Specific DetailsSpeech Audiologist Specialist 1, 2, 3
Position is located with PINECREST SUPPORTS & SERVICES CENTER.
Location: Speech Therapy 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 receives Premium Pay of $5.00 per hour for actual hours worke
dHow 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 process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
There is no guarantee that everyone who applies to this posting will be interviewed.
Contact Information:For further information about this vacancy contact:Jeanette Deville, Human Resources Analyst CPinecrest Supports & Services CenterP.O. Box 5191Pineville, Louisiana 71360 jeanette.deville@la.gov01
PSSC - Are you currently employed with Pinecrest Supports and Services Center?
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PSSC / Are you eligible for or in possession of a current Louisiana license or to practice Audiology; OR Eligible for or possession of a current Louisiana license; provisional license, or restricted license to practice speech-language pathology?
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If you answered yes to the previous question, please list the license number, issue date, and expiration date. If no, please type N/A.
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PSSC - 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, address (city &state), 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.
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PSSC - 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.
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