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Economic Stability Supervisor



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.



Make a meaningful impact on Louisiana families as an Economic Stability Supervisor! Lead and support a team responsible for determining eligibility for essential assistance programs, including SNAP, FITAP, and KCSP. In this role, you’ll guide staff, improve case accuracy, streamline operations, and ensure eligible households receive timely, reliable support. If you’re passionate about leadership, public service, and helping families achieve greater stability, apply today and make a difference!

Please note: Applicants must clearly describe their experience with specific Economic Stability, Medicaid programs, etc. and/or identify the section or unit in which they performed economic stability social services work (e.g., SNAP/Economic Stability, Child Care Assistance Program, Strategies to Empower People, Family Independence Temp Assistance, Medicare/Medicaid, etc.) within their job duties. Failure to include this information may result in the application being deemed ineligible for further consideration.

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:

· Supervise and oversee staff responsible for determining eligibility for SNAP, FITAP, and KCSP assistance programs.

· Assign, prioritize, and monitor workloads to ensure cases are processed accurately and within established timeframes.

· Review casework for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with state and federal laws, regulations, and program requirements.

· Train, coach, and provide guidance to staff to improve performance, strengthen program knowledge, and maintain consistent service delivery.

· Monitor program operations and identify opportunities to reduce processing delays, errors, backlogs, and unnecessary rework.

· Resolve customer complaints, employee concerns, and operational issues to promote fair, consistent, and effective service.

· Manage supervisory responsibilities, including approving leave, conducting performance planning and evaluations, and overseeing staff across multiple parishes as needed.


Position-Specific Details:

Location: Medical Vendor Administration / ES Lake Charles Region 5-FSA 3 (ES TRI-REGION 3) / Beauregard Parish

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

Cost Center: 3052130104

Position Number(s): 50688867

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 Supervisor - $24.35 hr / $ 1,948.00 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.

 

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

 

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
10/22/2026
Job Reference
MVA/PAW/227675
Organization
LDH-Medical Vendor Administration
Location
DeRidder, LA 70802
Category
Project/Program Management
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