PROGRAM MONITOR DHH - (MY CHOICE TRANSITION COORDINATOR)

State of Louisiana; Central (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Louisiana is hiring a My Choice Transition Coordinator responsible for planning and monitoring transitions of Medicaid recipients from nursing facilities to community settings. The role requires extensive experience in managing health and social service programs, alongside an educational background in these fields. Candidates will work collaboratively with various agencies to ensure effective service transitions and improve community health outcomes.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Insurance

Parental Leave

Retirement Options

Holidays

Qualifications

• Five years' experience in health or social service programs, or related fields.
• Knowledge of Medicaid and Mental Health Services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Planning and monitoring transitions for Medicaid recipients from nursing facilities.
• Collaborating with local agencies to support service transitions.
• Maintaining partnerships for community resource management.

Skills

Program Management

Health Services

Social Services

Inter-agency Collaboration

Community Engagement

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Advanced Degree or Juris Doctorate

Job description

PROGRAM MONITOR DHH - (MY CHOICE TRANSITION COORDINATOR)

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About This Job
The Louisiana Department of Health is dedicated to fulfilling its mission through direct provision of quality services, the development and stimulation of services of others, and the utilization of available resources in the most effective manner.

Minimum Qualifications
Five 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 two 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 two 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 one year 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 Duties
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties and Other Information
Serves as a My Choice Transition Coordinator (TC) for the MCL project. These are work-from-home positions, domiciled to ensure statewide coverage. MCL is a program within LDH, operated jointly by the Office of Aging and Adult Services and the Office of Behavioral Health. The program aims to transition Medicaid recipients with Serious Mental Illness from nursing facilities to community settings, including assessment, support identification, and transition management.

Occupational Summary
The TC assesses, plans, coordinates, facilitates, and monitors transitions from nursing facilities to community settings, working with various teams and agencies. The TC reports to the Program Manager 1-B and supports policy development, community capacity building, and inter-agency collaboration.

Essential Duties
75% - Planning, implementing, and monitoring transitions, including assessments, developing transition plans, locating housing, coordinating with health and behavioral health services, and tracking cases.
10% - Developing relationships with local ombudsmen and community organizations to support transitions.
10% - Maintaining resource inventories and fostering community partnerships.
5% - Recommending policy revisions and participating in inter-agency activities.

Position Details
Location: Louisiana Department of Health / OAAS / Headquarters / Caddo Parish
Announcement Number: OAAS/DPT/209113
Cost Center: 3201027307
Position Numbers: 50543808; 50683428
This is a classified position, eligible for Probationary or Promotional appointment.

Preferred Experience
Knowledge of long-term care, transition planning, mental health services, Medicaid, or HCBS management is preferred.

How to Apply
Complete an electronic application via the provided link. Resumes alone are not accepted; all experience and education must be included in the application. For questions, contact Debbie Parris-Thymes at [e-mail] or 225-342-6477.

Additional Information
State benefits include competitive pay, insurance, parental leave, holidays, retirement options, and more. The position is full-time, mid-senior level, in government administration.