Program Manager 2-LDH

State of Louisiana; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Health seeks an OAAS Program Director (Program Manager 2) to lead the Money Follows the Person transition program across the state, coordinating aging and disability services, budgets, and performance metrics.

The role requires experience in managing health or social service programs, strategic liaison work with CMS, and the ability to supervise staff and partners. Location is statewide; probationary or promotional appointment options apply.

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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Implements and manages the operational protocol for the administration of My Place Louisiana program statewide as well as the programmatic operations of the transition coordination for older adults and persons with adult on-set disabilities residing in an institutional setting. Manages individual data indicators, transition targets, budget projections, and grant benchmarks.
• Manages the completion of reports to CMS that includes progress toward transition benchmarks, quality management information and data, and any additional data that is required or requested. Responsible for developing and adhering to the MFP OAAS budget.
• Directs subordinate managers and staff positions allocated to the program within OAAS, determines work assignments, and reviews and approves work.
• Liaison who represents MFP and OAAS or related statewide task forces, work groups, councils, and coalitions as assigned. Develops concise briefings for the OAAS Assistant Secretary, Deputy Assistant Secretary or LDH Medicaid Project Director on status, changing needs, and opportunities for the program.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Program management

Budget management

Public health

Leadership

Data reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree/JD

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.

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 position may be filled in the following parish(es): STATEWIDE

Make a Difference. Change Lives and serves as the Office of Aging and Adult Services (OAAS) Program Director (Program Manager 2) for the Money Follows the Person Rebalancing program (Louisiana’s initiative is referred to as My Place Louisiana), which focuses on transitioning Medicaid participants residing in Nursing Facilities back to their home and/or community-based service setting.

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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

• Implements and manages the operational protocol for the administration of My Place Louisiana program statewide as well as the programmatic operations of the transition coordination for older adults and persons with adult on-set disabilities residing in an institutional setting. Manages individual data indicators, transition targets, budget projections, and grant benchmarks.
• Manages the completion of reports to CMS that includes progress toward transition benchmarks, quality management information and data, and any additional data that is required or requested. Responsible for developing and adhering to the MFP OAAS budget.
• Directs subordinate managers and staff positions allocated to the program within OAAS, determines work assignments, and reviews and approves work.
• Liaison who represents MFP and OAAS or related statewide task forces, work groups, councils, and coalitions as assigned. Develops concise briefings for the OAAS Assistant Secretary, Deputy Assistant Secretary or LDH Medicaid Project Director on status, changing needs, and opportunities for the program.
• All other duties as assigned.

Position-Specific Details

Location:

Office of Aging and Adult Services / Headquarters - AD MONEY FOLLOWS THE PERSON / Statewide

Appointment Type:

This position may be filled as a Probationary or Promotional appointment

Cost Center:

3201066000

Position Number(s):

50488457

Contact Information:

Debbie Parris‑Thymes
[e-mail]
LA Department of Health (LDH)
Division of Human Resources
PO Box 4818
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
225‑342‑6477

Additional Information

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 and Compensation

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

Other Information

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