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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.



Lead with purpose and make a meaningful impact in your community as a Social Services Supervisor. In this dynamic leadership role, you’ll guide and mentor a team of analysts, ensuring high-quality service delivery across Economic Stability programs that directly support individuals and families. You’ll play a key role in resolving client concerns, interpreting important policies, and strengthening partnerships across local, state, and federal agencies. If you’re passionate about developing others, driving program excellence, and influencing outcomes that matter—this is your opportunity to step into a role where leadership truly makes a difference.

An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies:

Acting with Ethics and Integrity: The ability to make choices that reflect ethical standards, integrity and honesty, regardless of circumstances or personal benefit.
Building Trust: The ability to create a safe and supportive environment where others feel comfortable speaking up, sharing ideas, and acknowledging mistakes.
Displaying Professionalism: The ability to uphold workplace standards through consistent conduct, responsible communication, and consideration for others.
Following Policies and Procedures: The ability to follow, reinforce, adapt, or develop policies and procedures to maintain compliance with federal and state legal requirements, State Civil Service rules, and organizational policies.
Managing Time: The ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and allocate time to ensure timely completion of work goals.

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:

·  Supervises Social Services Analysts across a designated unit or multi-parish area by assigning, reviewing, and evaluating work performance while providing ongoing training and guidance 

·  Oversees Economic Stability programs to ensure compliance and the consistent maintenance of established performance and service standards 

·  Leads the conciliation process by investigating complaints, interviewing individuals, and facilitating resolutions related to program participation 

·  Prepares and analyzes reports on unit activities, ensuring accuracy, quality assurance, and the compilation of data and statistical information 

·  Provides staff development by orienting employees, conducting trainings, and leading conferences to enhance skills and overall efficiency 

·  Builds and maintains collaborative relationships with local, state, and federal partners across public and private sectors 

·  Interprets and applies complex laws, regulations, policies, and program directives, and may support appeals by preparing documentation and summaries of evidence


Position-Specific Details:

Location: Medical Vendor Administration / ES Monroe Region 8-FSA 2 (ES TRI-REGION 3) / Ouachita 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: 3052130204 

Position Number(s): 50689921

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.


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
04/02/2026
Job Reference
MVA/PAW/219548
Organization
LDH-Medical Vendor Administration
Location
Monroe, LA 70802
Category
Project/Program Management
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