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Program Manager 1-B-LDH (My Place Program Manager)


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.


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The OCDD My Place Project Manager plays a key leadership role in a nationally recognized Medicaid demonstration that supports individuals transitioning from institutional settings into home and community-based services. This position oversees the statewide My Place Louisiana (Money Follows the Person) Rebalancing Demonstration, working in coordination with the state Medicaid agency and under federal oversight from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and a Congressional Committee. The role offers a unique opportunity to lead high-impact policy development, support large-scale systems transformation, and improve long-term care outcomes for individuals with developmental disabilities across Louisiana. Applicants with strong program management skills and a passion for public service are encouraged to apply.


Requirements

Seven years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating health or social service programs; or in public health, public relations, social services, health services, health regulation, or administrative services; OR

Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus four years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating health or social service programs; or in public health, public relations, social services, health services, health regulation, or administrative services; OR

A bachelor’s degree plus four years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating health or social service programs; or in public health, public relations, social services, health services, health regulation, or administrative services; OR

An advanced degree or a Juris Doctorate plus three years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating health or social service programs; or in public health, public relations, social services, health services, health regulation, or administrative services.

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:

  • Implement and manage the CMS-approved Operational Protocol across OCDD program areas to support the statewide transition of individuals with developmental disabilities from institutional settings to home and community-based services (HCBS) through the NOW, ROW, and CC Waivers.
  • Ensure ongoing compliance with current and evolving OCDD and Medicaid waiver policies, procedures, and transition requirements, proactively addressing monitoring findings, operational challenges, and programmatic issues.
  • Oversee and monitor transition activities and outcomes, including tracking individual-level data indicators, transition targets, grant benchmarks, budget projections, expenditures, and program performance.
  • Coordinate and support pre-move and post-move assistance services, including housing relocation, community living supports, family training, workforce specialization training, facilitated family communication, healthcare communication assistance, and transition maintenance funding.
  • Collaborate with statewide councils, workgroups, service coordinators, providers, and other stakeholders to disseminate information about the My Place program and ensure successful transitions and continuity of care.
  • Prepare, analyze, and report program data and quality management information, including monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual reports for OCDD executive leadership, Medicaid, CMS, local governmental entities, and other oversight bodies.
  • Manage program budgets and financial projections, including researching historical expenditures, developing future transition and funding projections, overseeing grant budget implementation, and supporting required federal and state budget narratives and fiscal reporting.

*The ideal candidate should possess experience working with grants and individuals with developmental disabilities. 

Position-Specific Details:

Location: Office of Citizens with Developmental Disabilities / Admin-Finance-Programmatic / East Baton Rouge Parish

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

Cost Center: 3402070700

Position Number(s): 50382522


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:

Casey Hickman

Casey.Hickman@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
12/19/2025
Job Reference
OCDD/CSH/215897
Organization
LDH-Office for Citizens with Development Disabilities
Location
Baton Rouge, LA
Category
Project/Program Management
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