Program Manager

McNeese State University; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Health is seeking a Policy Development Systems Program Manager 1-A to lead the shaping and support of Medicaid Long Term Care and Home and Community-Based Services systems. The role is based in the Bienville Building in Baton Rouge and collaborates with technical experts to ensure alignment with OAAS policies and Medicaid requirements.

The position focuses on developing training materials, testing, and creating business requirements to strengthen OAAS program

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.

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This position may be filled in the following parish(es): EAST BATON ROUGE

The Policy Development Systems Program Manager 1-A plays a key role in shaping and supporting systems that drive Medicaid Long Term Care and Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) programs. Based in the Bienville Building in Baton Rouge, this position works closely with technical experts to ensure systems align with OAAS policies and Medicaid requirements. The Program Manager also leads efforts in developing training materials, testing, and business requirements that strengthen OAAS program operations statewide.

• Seven 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 four 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 four 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 three 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 three 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.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Experience in system development practices, including system design, writing business requirements, testing, implementation and maintenance.

Position-Specific Details:

Location: Office of Aging and Adult Services / AD POLICY DEVELOPMENT-SO / East Baton Rouge Parish

Appointment Type: This position will be filled as a part-time WAE appointment; **Please note** When Actually Employed (WAE) appointments are temporary and may last up to a year. Employees can only work a total of 1,245 hours within a 12-month period.

Cost Center: 3201020500

Position Number(s): 50691251

Contact Information:

Debbie Parris-Thymes

[e-mail]

LA Department of Health (LDH)

Division of Human Resources

PO Box 4818Baton Rouge, LA 70821

225-342-6477

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