Program Manager 3-LDH

Program Manager 3-LDH

Salary : $6,153.00 - $12,074.00 Monthly Location : Baton Rouge, LA

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. The Office of Aging and Adult Services (OAAS), within the Louisiana Department of Health, oversees programs that support older adults and individuals with adult-onset disabilities. OAAS works to provide quality long-term care options that promote choice, independence, and well-being. With an annual administrative budget of $80 million and oversight of Medicaid programs totaling approximately $1.8 billion, OAAS serves around 19,000 participants across Louisiana. The office manages major Medicaid programs, such as Nursing Facility Admissions, Long-Term Personal Care Services, and Home and Community-Based Services Waivers, as well as the PACE program and other grants. OAAS staff ensure compliance, quality, and effective service delivery through statewide program operations and oversight.

The Program Manager 3 functions as director of the Finance and Administrative Support Services division and reports directly to the Deputy Assistant Secretary. This is a highly responsible executive position that manages, directs, coordinates, and administers all financial, accounting, budgeting and support functions for OAAS with the assistance of subordinate staff. The incumbent also exercises functional oversight for the budget preparation and forecasts of the state-run long-term care facility in Jackson, the Traumatic Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Trust Fund Program and the State Personal Care Assistance Program.

Minimum Qualifications : Eight 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 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 A bachelor's degree plus 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 An advanced degree or a Juris Doctorate 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. 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.

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

Job Duties :

• Prepares and manages the agency operating budget requests through all phases of the budget development cycle to final approval by the Legislature and Governor.
• Monitors programmatic expenditures and projections to assure adherence to budgeted to funding and determines the need for corrections or adjustments.
• Oversight of State Civil Service and contract staff responsible for coordinating the day-to-day duties of the Finance and Administrative Support Services Division, including contract management, lease management, grants, telecommunications, purchasing and receiving, property control, travel, safety, and risk management compliance.
• Provides oversight to the Traumatic Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Trust Fund Program and the State Personal Care Assistance Program.
• Develops policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures for OAAS administrative and programmatic functions; provides technical support and assistance to OAAS staff in meeting requirements.

An ideal candidate will possess :

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 More information can be found at https : / / info.groupbenefits.org /

Parental Leave Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found at https : / / www.civilservice.louisiana.gov / Parental-Leave / Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave State employees receive the following paid holidays each year : New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Mardi Gras, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.

01 Do you have experience in the preparation of budgets, budget spreads, budget projections, and budget forecasts using the LaGov and ISIS systems? Yes No

02 If you answered YES to the previous question, please describe your experience and reference the experience included in your application (not resume). If you answered NO, enter n / a.

03 Do you have experience in monitoring programmatic expenditures to assure adherence to budgeted funding? Yes No

04 If you answered YES to the previous question, please describe your experience and reference the experience included in your application (not resume). If you answered NO, enter n / a.

05 Do you have experience managing and supervising staff? Yes No

06 If you answered YES to the previous question, please describe your experience and reference the experience included in your application (not resume). If you answered NO, enter n / a.

07 To ensure compliance with LDH Nepotism Policy #41, if you have any immediate family members that are currently employed by LDH, please list the name and relationship. Please type "N / A" if no immediate family members are employed by LDH.

Required Question Employer : State of Louisiana