Program Monitor LDH (My Place Louisiana Transition Coordinator)

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Health seeks a dedicated professional to coordinate transitions from nursing facilities to community living, linking participants with essential resources and partners.

You will implement waiver programs, track outcomes, and support staff through training and ongoing guidance to promote safe, independent living for older adults and individuals with disabilities.

Qualifications

• Experience developing, managing, or evaluating health or social service programs.
• Experience in public health, public relations, social services, health services, or health regulation.
• Graduation-based substitutions allowed for higher education hours.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor participant transitions from nursing facilities to community living.
• Implement operational protocols for waivers and long-term care programs.
• Coordinate with nursing facilities, regional offices, state agencies, and partners to facilitate waiver offers.
• Maintain and update transition records, spreadsheets, and program data for reporting.
• Connect participants with housing assistance and community resources.
• Monitor program performance, benchmarks, and indicators to identify trends.
• Provide technical assistance and training to agency staff and partners.

Skills

Coordination

Program management

Public health

Data management

Training

Education

Bachelor's degree plus two years experience

Advanced degree or JD + one year experience

Tools

Spreadsheets

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.

Learn more about Louisiana Department of Health

This position may be filled in the following parish(es): East Baton Rouge, West Baton Rouge, West Feliciana, East Feliciana, Pointe Coupee, Iberville, Ascension

Make a lasting difference in the lives of Louisiana's older adults and individuals with disabilities! In this role, you will coordinate community transitions, connect participants with essential resources, and collaborate with healthcare providers, state agencies, and community partners to support safe, successful transitions from nursing facilities to community living. Join a team dedicated to promoting independence, improving quality of life, and helping individuals thrive in the communities they call home.

• 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.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties:

• Coordinate and monitor participant transitions from nursing facilities to community living within assigned geographic areas of Louisiana.
• Implement operational protocols for the Community Choices Waiver, Adult Day Health Care Waiver, Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly, and other applicable long-term care programs.
• Coordinate with nursing facilities, regional offices, state agencies, and community partners to facilitate waiver offers, obtain required documentation, and ensure timely completion of transition requirements.
• Maintain and update transition records, spreadsheets, and program data to track participant progress, document outcomes, and ensure accurate reporting.
• Connect participants with housing assistance, community resources, and essential pre- and post-transition services to support successful community placement.
• Monitor program performance, transition benchmarks, and individual data indicators to identify trends, address challenges, and recommend improvements.
• Provide technical assistance, training, and ongoing support to agency staff, nursing facility personnel, and coordination partners to promote successful transitions while safeguarding participants’ health, safety, and well-being.

Position-Specific Details:

Location: Office of Aging and Adult Services / AD MONEY FOLLOWS THE PERSON TCS / Statewide/Multiple Parishes

Appointment Type: This position may be filled as aProbationary appointment

Cost Center: 3201066100

Position Number(s): 50414128

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.