Program Manager 1-A-LDH

Program Manager 1-A-LDH

Join the Office of Behavioral Health (OBH) in a key leadership role that supports the development and execution of statewide behavioral health initiatives. The Program Manager 1A serves as a strategic advisor to the Assistant Secretary and Executive Management Team, leading special projects, coordinating policy and legislative efforts, providing program and fiscal analysis, and strengthening collaboration between executive leadership and program staff. This is a great opportunity for a motivated professional who enjoys strategic planning, problem-solving, and making a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals and families across Louisiana apply today!

Minimum Qualifications :

• 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.

Job Specification :

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties :

Position-Specific Details :

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.

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. Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career. As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program :

Insurance Coverage

Parental Leave Up to six weeks paid parental leave

Holidays and Leave State employees receive the following paid holidays each year :

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to) :

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