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Economic Stability Consultant (ES Training Consultant)



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.



Step into a leadership role within the ES Training Unit and make a lasting impact across Economic Stability. This position serves as a lead worker, helping train new Eligibility Specialists while guiding staff statewide through complex policy updates and program changes for SNAP, FITAP, STEP, and LITE. If you thrive on translating complex regulations into clear guidance, enjoy mentoring others, and want to influence training, problem-solving, and policy interpretation at a department-wide level, this is a rewarding opportunity to lead with expertise and purpose.

Requirements

Six years of economic stability social services experience; OR

Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus three years of economic stability social services experience; OR

A bachelor's degree plus three years of economic stability social services experience; OR

An advanced degree in a social sciences field, business, public, or health administration plus two years 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.

Qualifications

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties:
  • Serves as a lead worker by analyzing agency-wide training needs and supporting the development and delivery of supervisor training, ES program refresher training, and professional skills training while mentoring and coaching new ES Specialists and trainers.
  • Designs, develops, reviews, and updates training curricula and materials at basic, intermediate, and advanced levels to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with state, federal, and departmental policies.
  • Conducts statewide and centralized instructor-led and web-based training sessions for new and experienced staff and stakeholders, coordinating logistics, training sites, materials, and statewide workshops or conferences as needed.
  • Reviews monthly training tidbits, program changes, and Chapter 5 PowerDMS updates submitted by ES Specialists to ensure correct policy interpretation and provides data and feedback to leadership to identify additional training needs.
  • Maintains subject matter expertise in ES programs and systems, including SNAP, DSNAP, FITAP, KCSP, LITE, and PowerDMS, and serves as lead for maintaining and updating the LITE training environment in collaboration with OTS.
  • Represents ES Training leadership in meetings, corrective action forums, special projects, and workgroups, contributing to problem resolution, productivity improvements, and overall goal setting for the training unit.

Position-Specific Details:

Location: Medical Vendor Administration / ES State Office / Orleans and St. Tammany Parish

Appointment Type: This position may be filled as a Probationary appointment, Promotional appointment , Job appointment (temporary appointment that may last up to 48 months) or Detail to Special Duty, 

Cost Center:  3052130201

Position Number(s): 50689769, 50689769


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:

Patricia Walker

Patricia.Walker.DCFS@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.


Date Posted
01/28/2026
Job Reference
MVA/PAW/216791
Organization
LDH-Medical Vendor Administration
Location
Statewide, LA
Category
Health Education Specialist
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