Statewide Health & Prevention Program Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance Coverage

Parental Leave

Holidays & Leave

Job summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Program development

Public health

Health services

Policy implementation

Leadership

Job description

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.