Program Manager 1-B-LDH



Program Manager 1-B-LDH

Salary

$5,375.00 - $10,546.00 Monthly

Location

Baton Rouge, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

OCDD/SG/209769

Department

LDH-Office for Citizens with Development Disabilities

Opening Date

06/30/2025

Closing Date

7/5/2025 11:59 PM Central

About this Job

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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.

LDH serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities.


Minimum 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; OR

Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus four 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 four 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 three 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.

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 Specification

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

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

The Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities (OCDD), a program office within the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH), operates one large intermediate care facility for residents with developmental disabilities, provides oversight and direction to all Human Services Districts and Authorities on matters pertaining to OCDD's statewide programs, manages four (4) Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers, and Early Steps. The state's early intervention program for infants and toddlers. Services are provided directly and/or through contractual agreements.

OCCUPATIONAL SUMMARY:

The incumbent is this position serves as a Program Manager reporting to the Program Manager 2 -LOH within the OCDD Waiver Unit. It functions as the Manager for activities associated with oversight and management of the statewide Medicaid Waiver Registry of approximately 13,000 people, which includes coordination with Medicaid Program Support and Waiver Unit for both the Medicaid Waiver Registry. Incumbent must possess a thorough knowledge of state and federal Medicaid guidelines and agency policies and procedures, in addition to knowledge of the Medicaid Service System for Home Services, Community-Based services, and Community resources. The incumbent will also supervise two (2) Program Monitors who review and ensure accuracy of submitted data to the Request for Services Registry (RFSR) and five (5) Community Service Professionals conducting the Screening Urgency of Need Tool Incumbent will possess advanced writing skills and update OCDD policies and procedures related to the Home and Community Based waivers programs. Incumbent will be able to convene groups and use toward problem solving and revising statewide issues related to entry into an OCDD waiver. Incumbent must adhere to pertinent Jaws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures of LDH, OCDD, Civil Service and appropriate state/federal licensing and governing bodies. Incumbent perform other duties as assigned by supervisor for smooth operation of the agency.



Position-Specific Details:

This position is located within the Louisiana Department of Health / Office for Citizen with Development Disabilities/ Administration Finance Programmatic / East Baton Rouge Parish


 

Announcement Number: OCDD/SG/209769

 Cost Center: 3402030300

Position Number(s): 184485

This vacancy is being announced as a Classified position and may be filled as a Probationary or Promotional appointment.

The ideal candidate should have experience with the OCDD service delivery system, eligibility process, and Medicaid.




How To Apply:

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.


*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*


A resume upload will NOT populate your information into your application. Work experience left off your electronic application or only included in an attached resume is not eligible to receive credit.


For further information about this vacancy contact:

Staff Name: Stephanie Gilmore stephanie.gilmore@la.gov

LA Department of Health (LDH)

Division of Human Resources

Baton Rouge, LA 70821

225-342-6477

This organization participates in E-verify, and for more information on E-verify, please contact DHS at 1-888-464-4218.

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career. 

As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:


Insurance Coverage   More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
  • New Year's Day
  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
  • Mardi Gras,
  • Good Friday,
  • Memorial Day,
  • Independence Day,
  • Labor Day,
  • Veteran's Day,
  • Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works).  These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):
  • Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
  • Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
  • Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

Employer
State of Louisiana
Address
For agency contact information, please refer to
the supplemental information above.
Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802
Phone
(866) 783-5462