Program Monitor LDH (My Place Louisiana Transition Coordinator)
Job details
- Location
- East Baton Rouge Parish County or West Baton Rouge Parish County or West Feliciana Parish County or East Feliciana Parish County or Pointe Coupee Parish County or Iberville Parish County or Ascension Parish County
- Work type
- Onsite
- Compensation
- $52,644 - $103,296/yr
- Posted
- 2 weeks ago
- Apply on
- governmentjobs.com
About this role
About the Department
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
Make a lasting difference in the lives of Louisiana’s older adults and individuals with disabilities! In this role, you will coordinate community transitions, connect participants with essential resources, and collaborate with healthcare providers, state agencies, and community partners to support safe, successful transitions from nursing facilities to community living. Join a team dedicated to promoting independence, improving quality of life, and helping individuals thrive in the communities they call home.
Position Duties
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.
Minimum Qualifications
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Other Qualifications
Job Duties:
Coordinate and monitor participant transitions from nursing facilities to community living within assigned geographic areas of Louisiana.
Implement operational protocols for the Community Choices Waiver, Adult Day Health Care Waiver, Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly, and other applicable long-term care programs.
Coordinate with nursing facilities, regional offices, state agencies, and community partners to facilitate waiver offers, obtain required documentation, and ensure timely completion of transition requirements.
Maintain and update transition records, spreadsheets, and program data to track participant progress, document outcomes, and ensure accurate reporting.
Connect participants with housing assistance, community resources, and essential pre- and post-transition services to support successful community placement.
Monitor program performance, transition benchmarks, and individual data indicators to identify trends, address challenges, and recommend improvements.
Provide technical assistance, training, and ongoing support to agency staff, nursing facility personnel, and coordination partners to promote successful transitions while safeguarding participants’ health, safety, and well-being.
Position-Specific Details:
Location: Office of Aging and Adult Services / AD MONEY FOLLOWS THE PERSON TCS / Statewide/Multiple Parishes
Appointment Type: This position may be filled as a Probationary appointment
Cost Center: 3201066100
Position Number(s): 50414128
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
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.
Benefits
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.
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):
- Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
- Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
- Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others
Supplemental Questions
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Agency Information
EmployerState of LouisianaAddress 1201 N 3rd StBaton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802 Phone(866) 783-5462
Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm