Economic Stability Specialist

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Health in Baton Rouge seeks an Economic Stability Specialist to develop and implement statewide SNAP policies, policies, and training materials. The role provides technical guidance to regional staff and partners, ensuring policy compliance and program integrity.

Responsibilities include responding to audits, investigating complex issues, and promoting consistent SNAP operations across the state. Promotion is limited to current LDH employees in classified roles.

Qualifications

• Five years of economic stability social services experience or equivalent.
• Experience substitution: 30 semester hours equals one year of experience, up to 120 hours substitutes for four years.

Responsibilities

• Develop, revise, and implement statewide SNAP policies and procedures.
• Prepare, review, and maintain policy manuals and training materials.
• Provide guidance to regional staff and program partners on SNAP eligibility and policy matters.
• Monitor statewide program operations for policy compliance and effectiveness.
• Respond to inquiries from federal/state auditors regarding SNAP policies.
• Investigate and resolve complex eligibility and policy issues.
• Identify process improvements to strengthen program integrity and reduce errors.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree in social sciences/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 Louisiana Department of Health

This is a promotional opportunity open only to current permanent employees in a classified position with 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. If you're passionate about public service, problem-solving, and making a difference, we encourage you to apply!

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.

• 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.

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

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

Contact Information:

Patricia Walker

[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.

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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.