Program Manager 1-A-LDH

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Insurance Coverage

Parental Leave

Holidays & Leave

Résumé du poste

The Louisiana Department of Health is seeking a seasoned leader to guide statewide substance abuse prevention initiatives within the Office of Behavioral Health. You will collaborate with local partners, oversee grant programs, and provide strategic direction for workforce development.

This senior role emphasizes training, technical assistance, and evidence-based prevention strategies, helping communities across Louisiana and coordinating resources for service members, veterans, and families.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsabilités

• Oversees the statewide implementation and administration of the SAPT Block Grant Program, ensuring goals and contractual requirements are met.
• Conducts fiscal and programmatic monitoring of LGEs and service providers to ensure compliance and effective service delivery.
• Provides consultation, training, and technical assistance to LGEs and prevention providers on evidence-based strategies and staff development.
• Coordinates statewide prevention workforce development initiatives, including contract oversight and operations of the Louisiana Center for Prevention Resources (LCPR).
• Oversees prevention training and professional development activities to strengthen workforce capacity and promote prevention practices.
• Monitors statewide problem gambling prevention initiatives, including contract deliverables and program implementation.
• Supports the Service Members, Veterans, and Their Families initiative by coordinating statewide partnerships and providing resources.

Connaissances

Program development

Public health

Health services

Policy implementation

Leadership

Description du poste

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.

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

Are you passionate about making a lasting impact on communities across Louisiana? Join the Office of Behavioral Health (OBH) in a leadership role overseeing statewide substance abuse prevention initiatives, advancing workforce development, and promoting evidence-based prevention strategies. You’ll collaborate with local partners, oversee critical grant programs, provide training and technical assistance, and help expand resources for individuals, families, service members, and veterans. Bring your leadership and expertise to a team dedicated to building healthier, stronger Louisiana communities.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

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

• Oversees the statewide implementation and administration of the Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment (SAPT) Block Grant Program, ensuring program goals, objectives, and contractual requirements are met.
• Conducts fiscal and programmatic monitoring of Local Governing Entities (LGEs) and service providers to ensure compliance, effective service delivery, and accountability.
• Provides consultation, training, and technical assistance to LGEs and prevention providers on evidence-based prevention strategies, program implementation, corrective action plans, and staff development.
• Coordinates and monitors statewide prevention workforce development initiatives, including contract oversight and operations of the Louisiana Center for Prevention Resources (LCPR).
• Oversees prevention training and professional development activities to strengthen workforce capacity, support prevention certification, and promote effective substance abuse prevention practices.
• Monitors and coordinates statewide problem gambling prevention initiatives, including contract deliverables, training, technical assistance, and program implementation.
• Supports the Service Members, Veterans, and Their Families (SMVF) initiative by coordinating statewide partnerships and providing consultation and technical assistance to connect individuals and families with appropriate resources.

Position-Specific Details

Location: Office of Behavioral Health / Community Program / East Baton Rouge Parish

Appointment Type: This position may be filled as a Probationary appointment, Promotional appointment, Job appointment (temporary appointment that may last up to 48 months), Detail to Special Duty

Cost Center: 3301010412

Position Number(s): 179861

Contact Information

Casey Hickman

[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.

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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