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Economic Stability Specialist



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.



Help make a real difference in the lives of families across Louisiana! In this impactful role, you’ll provide vital support to the public by guiding applicants through programs like SNAP and Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (SEBT), ensuring individuals and families receive the benefits they need. Working in a dynamic environment, you’ll apply your knowledge of agency programs and policies to make accurate eligibility decisions, protect program integrity, and ensure benefits are issued correctly. This position offers meaningful responsibility, the opportunity to make independent decisions, and a direct role in supporting community economic stability.

 If you’re detail-oriented, service-driven, and ready to make an impact, we encourage you to apply!

Requirements

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.

Qualifications

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

PROGRAM RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Incumbent would do problem solving, triage SEBT card issues Identifies problem areas and recommends corrective action to avoid federal fiscal sanctions, inequality of service and inaccurate benefit determinations. Develops and recommends revisions to forms, procedures and policies in an effort to reduce workload, minimize errors and maximize service delivery to clients.
  • Researches and analyzes program policy to determine the impact on staff, programs, clients and contracted providers. Incumbent recommends policy and procedural changes which comply with Federal and State mandates as identified by problems or as indicated to reduce workload or errors.
  • Organizes, develops, and participates in special projects, reports and workgroups in an effort to improve productivity, minimize errors and reduce workload as requested by the Economic Stability Director, SNAP. Director, and ES Manager 1. Also participates in the development of new or revised policies and procedures resulting from legislation or agency initiatives.

ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITES

  • Communicates with school administrators, database personnel and customers to resolve issues with cards or benefits. Identifies training needs based on findings and provides recommendations to ES Manager 1 Responsible for being subject matter expert in SEBT and SNAP for all policies and systems.

Position-Specific Details:

Location: Medical Vendor Administration / ES State Office / Statewide

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: 3052130100

Position Number(s):  50689795 

Compensation: This position is eligible for the following Special Entrance Rates (SER), as well as a Premium Pay of up to $2.00/hr for hours worked based on longevity. 

Economic Stability Specialist - $22.75 hr / $1,820 bi-weekly


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.


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
03/10/2026
Job Reference
MVA/PAW/218512
Organization
LDH-Medical Vendor Administration
Location
Statewide, LA
Category
Information Technology
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