Statewide SNAP Policy & Compliance Specialist

Nunez Community College; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Health in East Baton Rouge Parish seeks an Economic Stability Specialist to shape and implement SNAP statewide policies. You will provide technical guidance to regional staff, develop manuals, and ensure compliance with federal and state laws.

This position emphasizes program integrity, responsive training, and collaboration with audit and program partners to resolve complex eligibility issues and improve service delivery.

Qualifications

• Five years of economic stability social services experience; OR
• Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus two years of economic stability social services experience; OR
• A bachelor's degree plus two years of economic stability social services experience; OR
• An advanced degree in a social sciences field, business, public, or health administration plus one year of economic stability social services experience.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop, revise, and implement statewide SNAP policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal and state laws and regulations.
• Prepare, review, and maintain policy manuals, Executive Bulletins, and training materials to communicate program requirements and provide consistent guidance.
• Provide technical assistance, policy interpretation, and guidance to regional staff and program partners regarding complex SNAP eligibility and policy matters.
• Monitor statewide program operations to ensure consistent application of SNAP policies, regulatory compliance, and program effectiveness.
• Research, analyze, and respond to inquiries from federal and state auditors regarding SNAP policies, procedures, and program operations.
• Investigate and resolve complex eligibility and policy issues using established program systems and applicable regulations.

Job description

Louisiana Department of Health in East Baton Rouge Parish seeks an Economic Stability Specialist to shape and implement SNAP statewide policies. You will provide technical guidance to regional staff, develop manuals, and ensure compliance with federal and state laws.

This position emphasizes program integrity, responsive training, and collaboration with audit and program partners to resolve complex eligibility issues and improve service delivery.