Economic Stability Consultant

State of Louisiana; Louisiana (MO); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Health is seeking an Economic Stability Consultant to guide SNAP policies, interpret federal/state requirements, and strengthen program integrity for Louisiana residents. You will analyze complex eligibility issues and coordinate with staff to ensure accurate, compliant SNAP operations.

The role requires extensive experience in economic stability social services, with a focus on regulatory guidance, training, and cross-team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Six years of economic stability social services experience; OR six years of full-time work experience in any field plus three years of economic stability social services experience; OR a bachelor's degree plus three years of economic stability social services experience; OR an advanced degree in a social sciences field, business, public, or health administration plus two years of economic stability social services experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides programmatic and regulatory guidance and technical assistance to staff regarding SNAP policies, procedures, eligibility requirements, and program operations.
• Researches, interprets, and communicates federal regulations and state policies to ensure consistent and compliant SNAP administration.
• Monitors program implementation, staff performance, and program integrity to identify trends, problem areas, and opportunities for improvement.
• Conducts case validation reviews, analyzes findings, and recommends corrective actions to reduce errors and minimize the risk of fiscal sanctions or loss of federal funding.
• Researches and resolves complex and non-routine program, eligibility, and computer system issues, coordinating with program and field staff as needed.
• Participates in federal program reviews, special projects, workgroups, system enhancements, and user acceptance testing to support effective SNAP operations.
• Identifies training needs and develops or provides guidance and training based on policy changes, program needs, review findings, and identified performance issues.

Skills

Policy interpretation

Regulatory guidance

Program management

Research and analysis

Training development

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree in social sciences/business/public/health administration

Job description

The mission of the Louisiana Department of Health is to protect and promote health and to ensure access to medical, preventive, and rehabilitative services for all residents of the State of Louisiana.

Learn more about the Louisiana Department of Health

Make a meaningful impact on the lives of Louisiana families through SNAP! As an Economic Stability Consultant, you’ll provide expert program guidance, interpret federal and state requirements, strengthen program integrity, and help resolve complex issues that affect the delivery of critical nutrition assistance. Join a team dedicated to improving program performance, reducing errors, and ensuring SNAP benefits are administered accurately, effectively, and in compliance with federal and state standards.

Please note: Applicants must clearly describe their experience with specific Economic Stability, Medicaid programs, etc. and/or identify the section or unit in which they performed economic stability social services work (e.g., SNAP/Economic Stability, Child Care Assistance Program, Strategies to Empower People, Family Independence Temp Assistance, Medicare/Medicaid, etc.) within their job duties. Failure to include this information may result in the application being deemed ineligible for further consideration.

• Six years of economic stability social services experience; OR
• Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus three years of economic stability social services experience; OR
• A bachelor's degree plus three years of economic stability social services experience; OR
• An advanced degree in a social sciences field, business, public, or health administration plus two years of economic stability social services experience.
• 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

• Provides programmatic and regulatory guidance and technical assistance to staff regarding SNAP policies, procedures, eligibility requirements, and program operations.
• Researches, interprets, and communicates federal regulations and state policies to ensure consistent and compliant SNAP administration.
• Monitors program implementation, staff performance, and program integrity to identify trends, problem areas, and opportunities for improvement.
• Conducts case validation reviews, analyzes findings, and recommends corrective actions to reduce errors and minimize the risk of fiscal sanctions or loss of federal funding.
• Researches and resolves complex and non-routine program, eligibility, and computer system issues, coordinating with program and field staff as needed.
• Participates in federal program reviews, special projects, workgroups, system enhancements, and user acceptance testing to support effective SNAP operations.
• Identifies training needs and develops or provides guidance and training based on policy changes, program needs, review findings, and identified performance issues.

Position-Specific Details

Location: Medical Vendor Administration / Economic Stability / Statewide

Appointment Type: This is a promotional opportunity open only to current permanent employees in a classified position with Louisiana Department of Health

Cost Center:3052130100

Position Number(s):50689924, 50689955

Contact Information

Samantha Johnson

[e-mail]

LA Department of Health (LDH)

Division of Human Resources

PO Box 4818

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.

LDH supports Louisiana’s commitment to being a State as a Model Employer (SAME) by promoting the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

Information on the Louisiana Works, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available here.

LDH is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to recruit a highly productive and diverse workforce and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and prospective employees. Employment decisions shall be based strictly on merit and without regard to religious or political beliefs, sex, race, or any other non-merit factor.