• Job Description

  Req#: 4872488
  
  
  
  
  The Louisiana Department of Health is dedicated to fulfilling its mission through direct provision of quality services, the development and stimulation of services of others, and the utilization of available resources in the most effective manner.
  LDH serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities.
  
  
  This position is located within the Louisiana Department of Health / Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities / Admin/Finance/Programmatic / Rapides Parish
  
  Announcement Number: OCDD/DPT/207078
  Cost Center: 3401112222
  Position Number(s): 50569110
  
  
  This vacancy is being announced as a Classified position and may be filled as a Probationary or Promotional appointment.
  
  
  No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
  
  
  Preferred Experience:
  Experience working directly with people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities and knowledge of Microsoft office programs including Outlook, Word, and Excel
  
  
  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.*
  A resume upload will NOT populate your information into your application. Work experience left off your electronic application or only included in an attached resume is not eligible to receive credit
  
  
  For further information about this vacancy contact:
  Debbie Parris-Thymes
  Debbie.Parris-Thymes2@la.gov
  LDH/HUMAN RESOURCES
  BATON ROUGE, LA 70821
  225 342-6477
  This organization participates in E-verify, and for more information on E-verify, please contact DHS at 1-888-464-4218.
  
  
  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  Five years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating health or social service programs; or in public health, public relations, social services, health services, health regulation, or administrative services; OR
  
  Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus two years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating health or social service programs; or in public health, public relations, social services, health services, health regulation, or administrative services; OR
  
  A bachelor’s degree plus two years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating health or social service programs; or in public health, public relations, social services, health services, health regulation, or administrative services; OR
  
  An advanced degree or a Juris Doctorate plus one year of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating health or social service programs; or in public health, public relations, social services, health services, health regulation, or administrative services.
  
  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.
  Function of Work:
  To perform research, analysis and policy management activities related to statewide health or social service program(s).
  
  Level of Work:
  Advanced.
  
  Supervision Received:
  Broad from a Program Monitor Supervisor--DHH or higher level.
  
  Supervision Exercised:
  None.
  
  Location of Work:
  Department of Health and Hospitals; Human Service Districts as established; and other social service entities as established by an approved DSCS Allocation Criteria Memorandum.
  
  Job Distinctions:
  Differs from Program Monitor Supervisor--DHH by the absence of supervisory responsibility.
  
  Differs from Program Manager 1-A--DHH and Program Manager 1-B--DHH by the absence of responsibility for administering small or less complex statewide program(s).Assist with coordination, management and monitoring of statewide program(s).
  
  Plans and coordinates the monitoring and reporting process for statewide program(s).
  
  Develops and implements policy procedures for statewide program(s).
  
  Monitors contracts for adherence to deliverables. Monitors service providers for compliance with federal/state guidelines and financial solvency.
  
  Writes, negotiates and processes programmatic and budgetary contracts; initiates and negotiates contracts for new clinic agencies.
  
  Assists with the writing and managing of grant funds.
  
  May provide functional supervision to regional employees.
  
  Analyzes data to track training and technical assistance needs. May conduct or coordinate training for agency staff.
  
  Presents information to community partners and to relevant agencies.
  
  Prepares and reviews reports from facilities and other programs outlining statistical analysis and trends.
  
  Serve on various committees for the purpose of formulating of policies and quality assurance methods.
  
  Assesses regional needs related to resources, information gaps and barriers to service.
  
  Implements provider recruitment strategies to address resource and service needs.
  
  Assists rural and underserved communities in their efforts to secure grant funding for community-based projects to improve access to local health care services by way of: skill-building, training, grant writing, technical assistance, etc.
  
  Monitors expenditures and accounts payable for grant and contract deliverables.
  
  Tracks occurrences and participates in investigations.
  
  Coordinates and maintains department's internal monitoring procedures for legislation.
  
  Coordinates with Information Technology staff for the design and maintenance of data reports.

• About the company

  Louisiana (/luˌiːziˈænə/, /ˌluːzi-/) or La Louisiane is a state in the Deep South and South Central regions of the United States.

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