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PROGRAM MONITOR-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.


Learn more about the Louisiana Department of Health

This position may be filled in the following parishes: Jefferson, Orleans, St. Bernard, Plaquemines


Be part of a nationally recognized program that is transforming lives across Louisiana. As a Resource Specialist Program Monitor within Louisiana’s award-winning Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) Program, you will help individuals with disabilities and those experiencing or at risk of homelessness secure safe, stable housing and build pathways toward long-term independence.

In this impactful role, you’ll coordinate critical resources, remove barriers to housing access, support participants through inspections and recertifications, and collaborate with state and community partners to strengthen service delivery. If you are passionate about housing stability, cross-agency collaboration, and creating meaningful change for vulnerable populations, this is your opportunity to make a lasting difference.


The ideal candidate should possess the following experience: 

  • Experience working with housing, community-based services, and/or support services for vulnerable populations. 
  • Knowledge of state and federal housing voucher programs, food assistance programs, and/or community support programs. 

Requirements

Five 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 two 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 two 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 one year 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:

  • Conducts comprehensive participant assessments to identify housing preferences, resource needs, and potential barriers, ensuring a person-centered approach to permanent supportive housing transitions.
  • Coordinates and monitors completion of housing applications, referrals, supporting documentation, annual recertifications, and required processes to ensure compliance with program guidelines and deadlines.
  • Identifies and addresses housing barriers in both rural and urban areas, including limited housing stock, utility access, transportation challenges, cost of living factors, and competition for support services.
  • Performs housing inspections to ensure properties meet HUD standards for safe, sanitary, and decent living conditions, and monitors ongoing post-transition housing stability and support needs.
  • Develops and maintains collaborative partnerships with community organizations, housing providers, and state agencies to expand resource availability and improve access to housing subsidies, rental assistance, and public benefits.
  • Provides training and technical assistance to regional staff on best practices in resource coordination and monitors policy updates to recommend improvements to PSH procedures and service delivery.
  • Maintains accurate program documentation and data tracking in required systems, supports program integrity efforts, fulfills emergency preparedness responsibilities, and conducts statewide travel as needed to support participants and program operations.

Position-Specific Details:

Location: Office of Aging and Adult Services / Headquarters - PSH 50/50 MATCH-RO1  / Statewide

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

Cost Center: 3201055101

Position Number(s): 50549306


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:

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
03/04/2026
Job Reference
OAAS/DPT/218274
Organization
LDH-Office of Aging & Adult Services
Location
Statewide, LA
Category
Project/Program Management
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