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Program Monitor - LDH

Salary

$4,387.00 - $8,608.00 Monthly

Location

New Orleans, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

OAAS/PAW/213851

Department

LDH-Office of Aging & Adult Services

Opening Date

10/14/2025

Closing Date

10/28/2025 11:59 PM Central

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About this Job

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 (https://ldh.la.gov/)

The Office of Aging and Adult Services is seeking a dedicatedProgram Monitorto support Louisiana’s nationally recognizedPermanent Supportive Housing (PSH)Program. This role coordinates housing referrals, monitors unit availability, and ensures compliance to help individuals with disabilities and those at risk of homelessness secure stable, affordable housing. The Program Monitor works closely with participants, service providers, and housing partners to remove barriers, facilitate successful placements, and uphold Fair Housing standards. This position offers an opportunity to make a lasting impact by helping Louisianans achieve independence and housing stability through compassionate and solution-focused support.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Job Specification

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

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

+ Coordinate and monitor referrals for PBV participants to ensure timely and accurate matching with available housing units.

+ Conduct assessments of participant housing needs and preferences to identify appropriate resources and support person-centered housing plans.

+ Facilitate participant access to housing by assisting with applications, forms, and supporting documentation; ensure all submissions are completed in compliance with program requirements and deadlines.

+ Support participants during the leasing process, including coordinating lease signings, deposit submissions, and verification of required leasing documentation.

+ Monitor housing availability and identify solutions for challenges such as limited housing stock, utilities access, transportation barriers, and competitive rental markets.

+ Build and maintain collaborative relationships with properties, providers, and community partners to expand resource opportunities and support participant housing placements.

+ Advocate on behalf of participants by negotiating reasonable accommodations with property managers and ensuring adherence to Fair Housing requirements.

+ Provide training and technical assistance to providers and properties on PBV program requirements, policies, and best practices.

Preferred 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.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probationary

Cost Center: 3201055101

Position Number(s): 50520538

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). Resumeswill notbe accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

Patricia Walker

[email protected]

LA Department of Health (LDH)

Division of Human Resources

PO Box 4818

Baton Rouge, LA 7082 1

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 tomake a differencethrough 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 athttps://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.

***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

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 (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your\_Retirement\_System.mp4) 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

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Describe your experience working with vulnerable populations, such as individuals who are chronically homeless or those with mental illness, substance use disorders, disabilities, or justice involvement. Type N/A for no experience.

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What experience do you have with housing programs, including coordination with properties and familiarity with state or federal housing voucher programs and related regulations (e.g., Fair Housing Act)? Type N/A for no experience.

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Describe your experience with data collection, analysis, and reporting in support of housing or social service programs. Type N/A for no experience.

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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.

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Employer

State of Louisiana

Address

For agency contact information, please refer to

the supplemental information above.

Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802

Phone

(866) 783-5462

Website

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm

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