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Economic Stability Regional Administrator



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.



This position may be filled in Regions 6, 7, and 8 

Lead and inspire teams that deliver critical Economic Stability services to communities across Louisiana. This executive leadership role provides the opportunity to oversee regional operations, guide workforce development, drive strategic initiatives, and collaborate with agency leadership to strengthen service delivery and improve outcomes for individuals and families throughout regions.

Requirements

Four years of the required experience for the following minimum qualifications must have been at the supervisory level or above in Child Support Enforcement, Child Welfare, or Economic Stability programs:

Ten years of social services experience; OR

Six years of full-time experience in any field plus seven years of social services experience; OR

A bachelor's degree plus seven years of social services experience; OR

An advanced degree in a social sciences field, business, public, or health administration, or a Juris Doctorate plus six years of 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:

  • Direct and oversee Economic Stability operations to ensure the effective delivery of services and achievement of agency goals.
  • Provide leadership, supervision, and performance management to regional Area Directors, fostering a high-performing workforce and ensuring consistent application of policies and procedures.
  • Develop and implement strategic plans, performance improvement initiatives, and operational goals to enhance service delivery, program effectiveness, and organizational performance.
  • Monitor regional program operations, evaluate quality assurance and performance metrics, identify trends, and implement corrective actions to improve outcomes and operational efficiency.
  • Oversee regional human resources functions, including workforce planning, hiring, performance management, employee development, discipline, and staff engagement.
  • Manage regional budgets, funding allocations, and resource planning to ensure effective fiscal stewardship and the efficient use of state and federal resources.
  • Build and maintain collaborative partnerships with agency leadership, community organizations, advisory groups, judicial partners, and other stakeholders to support program implementation and advance Economic Stability initiatives.

Position-Specific Details:

Location: Medical Vendor Administration / Economic Stability / Statewide: Regions 6, 7, & 8

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

Cost Center: 3052130107

Position Number(s): 50689503


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:

Casey Hickman

Casey.Hickman@la.gov

LA Department of Health (LDH)

Division of Human Resources

PO Box 4818Baton 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. 


Date Posted
06/22/2026
Job Reference
MVA/CSH/222512
Organization
LDH-Medical Vendor Administration
Location
Statewide, LA
Category
Administrative
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