Program Consultant-Social Services

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance Coverage

Parental Leave

Holidays and Leave

Retirement

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Health is seeking a dynamic professional to lead regional maternal and child health initiatives. You will analyze regional data, coordinate with Regional Medical Directors, and collaborate with rural hospitals to strengthen access to care across Louisiana.

This temporary appointment focuses on reducing gaps in service, improving referral pathways, and guiding providers with training and compliance support, contributing to healthier communities statewide.

Qualifications

• Six years of administrative/public health experience.
• Experience coordinating maternal and child health programs.
• Bachelor's degree plus three years of related experience or advanced degree in related field.

Responsibilities

• Collects, analyzes, and interprets regional data to evaluate program outcomes, identify service gaps, monitor performance, and inform strategic planning and recommendations.
• Leads the implementation, coordination, and oversight of maternal and child health initiatives across an assigned geographic region in collaboration with Regional Medical Directors.
• Serves as a liaison to rural health systems and community-based hospitals to identify service and access gaps, strengthen referral pathways, and improve regional healthcare coverage.
• Provides technical assistance and programmatic guidance to birthing hospitals, healthcare providers, behavioral health units, and substance abuse clinics to support compliance, quality improvement, and effective service delivery.
• Develops and delivers training and educational resources for hospitals, providers, and clinical teams on program requirements, best practices, data reporting, and service integration.
• Monitors regional program activities for compliance with federal and state regulations, departmental policies, and program standards; identifies risks and coordinates corrective actions.
• Collaborates across maternal and child health programs, including WIC, to improve coordination, reduce service fragmentation, increase WIC participation, and identify opportunities for innovative service delivery.

Skills

Data analysis

Public health

Program management

Policy coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 3 years

Advanced degree in public health

Job description

About This Job

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

Make a meaningful impact on maternal and child health across Louisiana! This position leads regional initiatives that strengthen healthcare access, improve program performance, and address service gaps affecting mothers, children, and families. From partnering with hospitals and rural health systems to using data to drive decisions, coordinate innovative initiatives, and improve services, you’ll play a key role in advancing healthier communities and expanding access to quality care. Bring your expertise, leadership, and passion for public health to a role where your work can make a difference across an entire region!

Minimum Qualifications

• Six years of experience in administrative services, public health, social services, or health services; OR
• Six years of full-time experience in any field plus three years of experience in administrative services, public health, social services, or health services; OR
• A bachelor’s degree plus three years of experience in administrative services, public health, social services, or health services; OR
• An advanced degree in a social science field, public health, counseling, social work, rehabilitation services, business, public, or health administration, or Juris Doctorate plus two years of experience in administrative services, public health, social services, or health 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.

Job Specification

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

Job Duties

Job Duties and Other Information

• Collects, analyzes, and interprets regional data to evaluate program outcomes, identify service gaps, monitor performance, and inform strategic planning and recommendations.
• Leads the implementation, coordination, and oversight of maternal and child health initiatives across an assigned geographic region in collaboration with Regional Medical Directors.
• Serves as a liaison to rural health systems and community-based hospitals to identify service and access gaps, strengthen referral pathways, and improve regional healthcare coverage.
• Provides technical assistance and programmatic guidance to birthing hospitals, healthcare providers, behavioral health units, and substance abuse clinics to support compliance, quality improvement, and effective service delivery.
• Develops and delivers training and educational resources for hospitals, providers, and clinical teams on program requirements, best practices, data reporting, and service integration.
• Monitors regional program activities for compliance with federal and state regulations, departmental policies, and program standards; identifies risks and coordinates corrective actions.
• Collaborates across maternal and child health programs, including WIC, to improve coordination, reduce service fragmentation, increase WIC participation, and identify opportunities for innovative service delivery.

Position-Specific Details

• Location: Office of the Secretary / Deputy Secretary / East Baton Rouge Parish
• Appointment Type: This position will be filled as a Job appointment (temporary appointment that may last up to 48 months)
• Cost Center: 3071090102
• Position Number(s): 50698231

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

• 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

Deanda Thymes

[e-mail]

LA Department of Health (LDH)

Division of Human Resources

PO Box 4818Baton 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.

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.

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

Benefits

As a State Employee, You Will Earn Competitive Pay, Choose From a Variety Of Benefits, And Have Access To a Great Professional Development Program:

• Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/
• Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave
• More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx
• Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
  • New Year's Day
  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
  • Mardi Gras,
  • Good Friday,
  • Memorial Day,
  • Independence Day,
  • Labor Day,
  • Veteran's Day,
  • Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
  • Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor
• State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
• Retirement – State Of Louisiana Employees Are Eligible To Participate In Various Retirement Systems (based On The Type Of Appointment And Agency For Which An Employee Works). These Retirement Systems Provide Retirement Allowances And Other Benefits For State Officers And Employees And Their Beneficiaries. State Retirement Systems May Include (but Are Not Limited To):
  • Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
  • Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
  • Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others
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