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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.


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This position may be filled in the following parish(es): East Baton Rouge 

The Office of Aging and Adult Services (OAAS) was formed within the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) as a healthcare reform initiative, bringing together long-term support and service programs located within LDH that serve older adults and individuals with adult-onset disabilities. OAAS aims to develop, provide, and enhance services that offer meaningful choices for people in need of long-term care. The office is committed to developing a long-term care system that provides choice, ensures quality, and meets the needs of consumers and caregivers in a fiscally responsible manner.

Step into a high-impact leadership role supporting Louisiana’s aging and disability communities. This position, housed within the Office of Aging and Adult Services (OAAS) at LDH’s state office in Baton Rouge, serves as the administrator of the Community Based Long Term Care Division—playing a central role in shaping and guiding services that help older adults and adults with disabilities live with dignity, independence, and choice.

As a key advisor to the OAAS Assistant Secretary, the incumbent will apply expertise in Medicaid long-term care programs, home and community-based services, state and federal regulations, and best practices in person-centered care. This role offers the opportunity to lead critical initiatives, ensure program integrity, collaborate with statewide partners, and support innovative community-based solutions that strengthen Louisiana’s long-term care system. If you’re passionate about improving lives, driven by service, and ready to lead with purpose, this position offers a meaningful and rewarding career path within LDH.

Requirements

Two years of the required experience for the following minimum qualifications must have been at the managerial level or above:

Eight 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 five 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 five 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 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.

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.

Qualifications

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

Preferred Experience: 1915(c) waiver and staff management experience

• Administers statewide long-term supports and services programs, including home and community-based waivers, Medicaid state plan services, state-funded programs, and other community-based long-term care initiatives.
 • Keeps the Assistant Secretary informed of key issues, provides recommendations, and acts on their behalf for assigned programmatic functions when needed.
 • Oversees program operations through direct and indirect supervision, delegating responsibilities and ensuring staff performance aligns with agency goals.
 • Exercises sound judgment to resolve conflicts, address problems, and support effective program operations.
 • Coordinates with stakeholders and interagency partners by conducting meetings, trainings, and discussions with staff, providers, advocates, legislators, federal partners, and other state entities.
 • Evaluates program effectiveness through data review, reports, communication from stakeholders, and participation in meetings, ensuring quality service delivery.
 • Ensures compliance with laws and regulations, develops and updates policy, analyzes the impact of federal and state changes, participates in drafting legislation, and responds to executive and legislative inquiries with accurate program information.


Position-Specific Details:

Location: Office of Aging and Adult Services / Headquarters / East Baton Rouge Parish

Appointment Type: This position may be filled as a Probationary appointment, Promotional appointment 

Cost Center: 3201010200

Position Number(s): 181670


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.

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

Contact Information:

Debbie Parris-Thymes

Debbie-Parris-Thymes2@la.gov

LA Department of Health (LDH)

Division of Human Resources

PO Box 4818

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. 

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.

Date Posted
05/29/2026
Job Reference
OAAS/DPT/221655
Organization
LDH-Office of Aging & Adult Services
Location
Baton Rouge, LA
Category
Administrative
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