• Job Description

  Req#: 4996957
  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.

  The Office of Aging and Adult Services (OAAS) was formed within the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) as a healthcare reform initiative, bringing together all of the long-term care programs that serve senior citizens and people with adult-onset disabilities.

  The Program Monitor/My Place Transition Coordinator functions in support of Research and Quality Division and is responsible for the coordination, facilitation, and monitoring of all demonstration participant transitions within domiciled territory as outlined in the state MFP Operational Protocol. As needed, responsibility extends to directly assisting OAAS regional office staff, enrolled support coordination agencies, and other waiver providers as requested for participant’s transition needs. Other responsibilities will include participating in and providing trainings to all providers, disseminating informative materials regarding OAAS services and supports in regards to HCBS, and facilitating resolution of individual transition issues at the agency programmatic level.

  
  

  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.

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

  • Transition coordination and support. Facilitate and monitor all transitions with the assigned geographic location of the state.

  • Implement operational protocol in OAAS program areas, as well as all public and private state-operated licensed nursing facilities.

  • Program integrity. Monitor the status of the program portion focused on older adults and persons with adult-onset disabilities against individual data indicators and transition benchmark targets.

  Preferred experience:

  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Ability to think critically and creatively solve problems
  • Experience managing multiple assignments to completion
  • Skilled in meeting deadlines with the ability to manage time effectively

  
  Position-Specific Details:

  Appointment Type: Probationary appointment.

  Location: Office of Aging and Adult Services / Headquarters / Ouachita Parish
  Cost Center: 3201066100

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

  
  

  
  

  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 applications 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 the position 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. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

  Contact Information:

  For further information about this vacancy, contact:

  Casey Hickman

  Casey.Hickman@la.gov

  LA Department of Health (LDH)

  Division of Human Resources

  Baton Rouge, LA 70821225-342-6477

• 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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