Program Manager 1--A--LDH

State of Louisiana; Pineville (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinecrest Supports and Services Center in Pineville, LA seeks a Program Manager-1A to supervise the Day Program and Employment Services departments, ensuring quality services for residents. You will coordinate with department directors to oversee active treatment and related programs, while guiding staff in contract, lease, and procurement processes.

The role requires substantial experience in health or social service programs and the ability to develop, monitor, and revise treatment plans and

Qualifications

• Seven years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating health or social service programs.
• Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus four years in health or social service program management.
• Bachelor’s degree plus four years in developing or evaluating health or social service programs.
• Advanced degree or JD plus three years in developing or evaluating health or social service programs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Day Program and Employment Services departments, coordinating with the director to ensure quality services.
• Develop, monitor, and revise residents’ individualized active treatment programs and related population-specific plans.
• Prepare contracts/leases, track approvals, and manage procurement documents and MOUs.
• Generate monthly contract performance reports and coordinate policy updates for staff.

Skills

Program management

Contract management

Policy interpretation

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree or JD

Tools

Ariba (LESA) system

LAGOV

Business Objects

Contract management systems

Job description

About This Job
The mission of Pinecrest Supports and Services Center is to support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to reach treatment goals and to return to more integrated community living settings. Pinecrest Supports and Services Center specializes in the treatment of people with comorbid intellectual and developmental disabilities and complex medical, behavioral, and psychiatric support needs.

About This Job
The mission of Pinecrest Supports and Services Center is to support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to reach treatment goals and to return to more integrated community living settings. Pinecrest Supports and Services Center specializes in the treatment of people with comorbid intellectual and developmental disabilities and complex medical, behavioral, and psychiatric support needs. As a Program Manager-1A, you will oversee the operation of the Day Program Department and Employment Services Department. Coordinates with the Director of these departments to ensure that quality services are being provided to residents. Responsible for the operation of the facility's Active Treatment/Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professionals program, which develops, implements, monitors, and revises, as necessary, all residents' individualized active treatment programs, as well as providing oversight and direction to the facility's population-specific treatment programs. if you\'re a compassionate, organized, and team-oriented nursing professional ready to make a meaningful impact in a supportive environment, we encourage you to apply!

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:

• Works with OMF, fiscal, vendors, and facility leadership personnel in the preparation of contracts/leases and agreements, including the drafting of Statements of Work. Works with OSHCF administrators and other personnel on contract-related problems/concerns and facilitates coordination.
• Prepares and reviews reports and records to ensure costs claimed are allowable and ensures OSHCF contracts are on schedule and terms are being met. Obtains, conducts, and reviews contractor performance evaluations after completion of a contract to comply with statutory and regulatory requirements within established time limits. Interprets federal and state laws, rules and regulations regarding contracts, leases, and/or grants. Responsible for contract status management for the OSHCF, including renewals and amendments.
• Serves as the OSHCF designated employee responsible for ensuring the following: compiling, entering, submitting, and maintaining required contract, leases, grants, procurements, and agreement documents (MOUs) into the various systems associated with the contracts and RFP/SFP process. These systems include, but may not be limited to the Ariba (LESA) system or LAGOV. Tracks the approval process of contracts to ensure that all necessary approvals are received.
• Responsible for contract status management for the OSHCF, including renewals and amendments. This process entails generating monthly reports via Business Objects to obtain relevant information for reporting purposes. Incumbent is responsible for coordinating and informing OSHCF employees of new and impending policies as they relate to contracts and/or leases.
• This may entail arranging and hosting webinars, telephone conferences, memorandums, or meetings related to contract/lease the incumbent is working on. Confers with OSHCF Directors regarding spending and financial needs and provide recommendations to the LDH Executive Management Team and/or LDH Senior Management Team regarding budgetary adjustments needed for contracts, leases, and procurements. Incumbent assists in the research, drafting, and submittal of grant applications/proposals under the OSHCF. 10 JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide a brief statement describing the function of work or the reason why the position exists.
• Tracks the approval process of contracts to ensure that all necessary approvals are received. Incumbent assists with other program contracts and procurement matters as exigent circumstances dictate, as directed by supervisors. Provides functional supervision and guidance to the Program Monitor for Operational contracts.
• Other assigned tasks/duties: Prepares training documents for contract and procurement matters; provides and actively participates in contract and procurement training for staff. Participates in meetings with Executive staff regarding contract and procurement matters. Makes presentations in meetings regarding contract and procurement matters. Works on such other miscellaneous projects, activities, or duties as assigned.

Position-Specific Details:
Department: Administration
Appointment Type: This position may be filled by Detail to Special Duty, Probation, Job Appointment, Promotion, Demotion, or Lateral Transfer. Preference may be given to permanent classified employees of Pinecrest Supports and Services Center.
Work Schedule: Shift: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

There is no guarantee that everyone who applies to this posting will be interviewed.

Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Sandi Coleman
Chief of Human Resources
Pinecrest Supports and Services Center
100 Pinecrest Drive
Pineville, LA, 71360
Office: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.