Statewide Program Manager 1

National Police; Baton Rouge, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Health seeks a statewide Civil Rights Complaint Program Manager to lead a centralized program, support investigations, and coordinate compliance for SNAP, Medicaid and other federally funded programs. The role requires robust experience in public/private program management and civil rights compliance.

The position emphasizes fairness, thorough investigations, and statewide impact, with eligibility for rigorous federal background checks and a potential probationary or

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience developing, managing or evaluating administrative programs, from public or private sectors.
• Experience substitution policy: 30 semester hours = 1 year; max 4 years substitution.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, implement and evaluate the centralized statewide Civil Rights Complaint Program.
• Administer civil rights complaints for SNAP, Medicaid and other federally funded programs.
• Coordinate compliance activities and ensure investigations are properly addressed.
• Provide guidance during investigations and monitor program compliance across departments.

Skills

Civil rights

Compliance

Investigations

Program management

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree/JD

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

Join our team as the statewide Civil Rights Complaint Program Manager and play a vital role in promoting fairness, compliance, and equal access across Department programs. Lead the development and administration of a centralized civil rights complaint program, support investigations, and coordinate compliance efforts for SNAP, Medicaid, and other federally funded programs. If you’re passionate about civil rights, problem-solving, and making a meaningful impact statewide, we encourage you to apply!

• Seven years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating administrative programs, operational programs, or special projects or initiatives within a public or private sector organization; OR
• Six years of full-time experience in any field plus four years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating administrative programs, operational programs, or special projects or initiatives within a public or private sector organization; OR
• A bachelor’s degree plus four years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating administrative programs, operational programs, or special projects or initiatives within a public or private sector organization; OR
• An advanced degree, or a Juris Doctorate, plus three years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating administrative programs, operational programs, or special projects or initiatives within a public or private sector organization.

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:

• Plans, develops, implements, administers, and evaluates the Department’s centralized statewide Civil Rights Complaint Program.
• Administers the civil rights complaint process for SNAP, Economic Stability (Independence) Programs, Medicaid, and other federally funded programs.
• Receives, reviews, and coordinates the processing of federal and state-level civil rights complaints.
• Provides guidance and support throughout civil rights complaint investigations to ensure matters are appropriately addressed.
• Coordinates civil rights compliance activities for Department-administered programs receiving federal financial assistance.
• Monitors program operations and processes to promote compliance with applicable federal and state civil rights requirements.
• Collaborates with Department programs and stakeholders on civil rights complaint administration, compliance matters, and other assigned program activities.

Position Specific Details:

Location: Disability Determination Services / Legal / East Baton Rouge Parish

Appointment Type: This position may be filled as aProbationary appointment, Promotional, or Job appointment (temporary appointment that may last up to 48 months)

Cost Center:3071070203

Position Number(s):50698881

Individuals selected for positions with the Disability Determination Service (DDS) will go through a complete federal background investigation.

A suitability determination by the Social Security Administration is necessary to determine whether an employee can be issued credentials in order to have access to Social Security disability data, records, and systems. Your conditional job offer and access to Social Security Administration's (SSA's) systems, data, information, and/or premises are contingent upon you passing the SSA suitability process.

*Note: This covers the preliminary screening (pre-screen) and the final background adjudication stage of the suitability process.

For information on how to check your application status and understand status updates, please click HERE.

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.

* Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

Paul Tran

[e-mail]

LA Department of Health (LDH)

Division of Human Resources

PO Box 4818

Baton Rouge, LA 70821225-342-6477

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.