Program Manager --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 Louisiana Department of Health.

This position plays a key role in supporting the Louisiana Department of Health, Office of Aging and Adult Services (OAAS), by managing complex, high-impact projects tied to the State’s Agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice. The work directly supports compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and advances Louisiana’s efforts to serve individuals with Serious Mental Illness in the most integrated, community-based settings possible.

Working collaboratively across OAAS, LDH offices, and external partners, this role helps drive initiatives that promote self-determination, choice, and quality services—while preventing unnecessary institutionalization. Ideal for a skilled project manager who thrives in a dynamic, mission-driven environment, this position offers the opportunity to influence meaningful change at a statewide level.

• 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 toward 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.

• Convene and lead work groups at the direction of the Program Manager 3; prepare meeting agendas, document meeting notes and decisions, track follow‑up actions, and maintain strict confidentiality.
• Develop and manage project implementation plans and Department of Justice (DOJ) reports; monitor tasks and timelines, identify implementation barriers, collaborate on solutions, and keep the Program Manager 3 informed of progress.
• Assist the Program Manager 3 with process analysis and provide technical support as major program processes are revised to meet Agreement requirements.
• Utilize project management tools (Excel, Visio, SharePoint, Microsoft Project, , OPTS) to prepare, update, and distribute project documentation.
• Develop, compile, and summarize reports demonstrating progress and compliance with the Agreement, including My Choice Louisiana quality measures and metrics, for Program Manager 3 and executive leadership.
• Support stakeholder outreach, training coordination, and communication by preparing training plans and materials, identifying or delivering training, and drafting written communications for internal and external audiences.
• Research participant case information for the My Choice Louisiana target population, as requested by the Governor’s Office, legislators, or LDH leadership, and prepare responses for Program Manager 3 review.

Location: Office of Aging & Adult Services / Headquarters / East Baton Rouge Parish

Appointment Type: Probationary appointment

Cost Center:

Position Number(s):

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…