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Program Manager 2-LDH


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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This position may be filled in the following parish(es): STATEWIDE

Make a Difference. Change Lives and serves as the Office of Aging and Adult Services (OAAS) Program Director (Program Manager 2) for the Money Follows the Person Rebalancing program (Louisiana’s initiative is referred to as My Place Louisiana), which focuses on transitioning Medicaid participants residing in Nursing Facilities back to their home and/or community-based service setting. 

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:

  • Implements and manages the operational protocol for the administration of My Place Louisiana program statewide as well as the programmatic operations of the transition coordination for older adults and persons with adult on-set disabilities residing in an institutional setting. Manages individual data indicators, transition targets, budget projections, and grant benchmarks. 
  • Manages the completion of reports to CMS that includes progress toward transition benchmarks, quality management information and data, and any additional data that is required or requested. Responsible for developing and adhering to the MFP OAAS budget. 
  • Directs subordinate managers and staff positions allocated to the program within OAAS, determines work assignments, and reviews and approves work.
  • Liaison who represents MFP and OAAS or related statewide task forces, work groups, councils, and coalitions as assigned. Develops concise briefings for the OAAS Assistant Secretary, Deputy Assistant Secretary or LDH Medicaid Project Director on status, changing needs, and opportunities for the program.
  • All other duties as assigned. 


Position-Specific Details:

Location: Office of Aging and Adult Services / Headquarters - AD MONEY FOLLOWS THE PERSON / Statewide

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

Cost Center: 3201066000

Position Number(s): 50488457


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:

Debbie Parris-Thymes

Debbie.Parris-Thymes2@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
08/10/2026
Job Reference
OAAS/DPT/224635
Organization
LDH-Office of Aging & Adult Services
Location
Statewide, LA
Category
Project/Program Management
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