Trades Apprentice Adaptive Equipment Specialist 1

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 Trades Apprentice - Adaptive Equipment Specialist 1to join our dynamic this position we are looking for someone interested in assisting individuals by constructing adapted equipment based on Licensed Occupational and Physical Therapist specifications.

No experience or training is required.

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

Job Duties:

• Assist individuals by constructing adapted equipment based on Licensed Occupational and Physical Therapist specifications.
• Design and construct adapted or special equipment.
• Cut wood and plastic with band saw table saw panel saw and other tools for the construction of wheelchairs.
• Participate in the molding process.
• Mix liquid foam for seating systems.
• Fit wood metal and plastic to seating and alternate positioning systems.
• Construct mobility bases attach seating systems in accordance to specified angles and measures.
• Document service performed and completion of revisions to systems.
• Fabricate customized metal hardware attachments for wheelchair inserts and adapted equipment.
• Assists in upholstery work on adapted equipment.
• Assist individuals by providing maintenance services.
• Repair adapted equipment steam cleaning and power washing systems.

Position-Specific Details:
Location: Pinecrest Supports and Services Center - LDH Occupational Therapy
Appointment Type: This position may be filled by Probation Promotion Demotion Lateral Transfer Detail to Special Duty or Job Appointment
Shift: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Pass Days: Saturday and Sunday
Compensation:

Trades Apprentice - $16.06 - $28.90

Adaptive Equipment Specialist 1: $21.05 - $37.88

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 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). Resumeswill not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Application maybe rejected if incomplete

Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Jimmie Bernard
Pinecrest Supports & Services Center
P.O. Box 5191 Pineville LA 71360

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities.