Economic Stability Specialist

Nunez Community College; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Health in East Baton Rouge Parish seeks an Economic Stability Specialist to shape and implement SNAP statewide policies. You will provide technical guidance to regional staff, develop manuals, and ensure compliance with federal and state laws.

This position emphasizes program integrity, responsive training, and collaboration with audit and program partners to resolve complex eligibility issues and improve service delivery.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop, revise, and implement statewide SNAP policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal and state laws and regulations.
• Prepare, review, and maintain policy manuals, Executive Bulletins, and training materials to communicate program requirements and provide consistent guidance.
• Provide technical assistance, policy interpretation, and guidance to regional staff and program partners regarding complex SNAP eligibility and policy matters.
• Monitor statewide program operations to ensure consistent application of SNAP policies, regulatory compliance, and program effectiveness.
• Research, analyze, and respond to inquiries from federal and state auditors regarding SNAP policies, procedures, and program operations.
• Investigate and resolve complex eligibility and policy issues using established program systems and applicable regulations.

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 Louisiana Department of Health

Join the Louisiana Department of Health as an Economic Stability Specialist and play a vital role in supporting the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). In this position, you'll help shape and implement statewide program policies, provide guidance and training, resolve complex policy issues, and ensure compliance with federal and state regulations. Your expertise will help strengthen program integrity, improve service delivery, and ensure eligible Louisiana households have timely access to essential food assistance.

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.

Qualifications

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

Job Duties

• Develop, revise, and implement statewide SNAP policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal and state laws and regulations.
• Prepare, review, and maintain policy manuals, Executive Bulletins, and training materials to communicate program requirements and provide consistent guidance.
• Provide technical assistance, policy interpretation, and guidance to regional staff and program partners regarding complex SNAP eligibility and policy matters.
• Monitor statewide program operations to ensure consistent application of SNAP policies, regulatory compliance, and program effectiveness.
• Research, analyze, and respond to inquiries from federal and state auditors regarding SNAP policies, procedures, and program operations.
• Investigate and resolve complex eligibility and policy issues using established program systems and applicable regulations.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, strengthen program integrity, reduce administrative errors, and mitigate the risk of federal fiscal sanctions.

Position-Specific Details

Location: Medical Vendor Administration / ES State Office / East Baton Rouge Parish

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): 50688471

Compensation: This position is eligible for the following Special Entrance Rates (SER), as well as a Premium Pay of up to $2.00/hr for hours worked based on longevity.

Economic Stability Specialist - $22.76 hr / $1,820.80 bi-weekly

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