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Program Monitor-LDH

Salary

$4,387.00 - $8,608.00 Monthly

Location

Lafayette, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

OAAS/PAW/214792

Department

LDH-Office of Aging & Adult Services

Opening Date

11/13/2025

Closing Date

11/18/2025 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/)

My Choice Louisiana (MCL)is a state program within the Louisiana Department of Health, jointly operated by the Office of Aging and Adult Services (OAAS) and the Office of Behavioral Health (OBH). Established under an agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice, MCL helps Medicaid recipients with serious mental illness transition or remain in community settings rather than nursing facilities. Transition Coordinators work remotely across the state to assess needs, arrange supports and services, and manage each person’s move to community living.

As a Program Monitor/ My Choice Transition Coordinator , you’ll play a vital role in helping individuals move from nursing facilities to independent community living. This work-from-home position offers the opportunity to collaborate with state and local partners, coordinate transition teams, and make a real difference in the lives of Louisiana residents with serious mental illness. Ideal candidates are organized, compassionate, and skilled at teamwork and problem-solving. Join a mission-driven program improving community-based care across Louisiana!

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 Manage Transitions:

Plan, implement, and monitor the transition of individuals from nursing facilities to community settings within assigned regions.

+ Conduct Assessments and Develop Plans:

Perform standardized assessments, determine eligibility for OAAS home- and community-based services, and prepare individualized transition plans.

+ Facilitate Collaboration and Communication:

Lead and coordinate transition team activities with OAAS staff, MMCOs, support coordination agencies, and behavioral health partners to ensure smooth transitions.

+ Support Housing and Service Access:

Assist participants in identifying housing options, completing housing or subsidy applications, and securing needed community-based services.

+ Monitor Progress and Resolve Barriers:

Track cases, identify and address transition barriers, conduct pre- and post-transition visits, and evaluate transition effectiveness.

+ Provide Education and Technical Assistance:

Offer guidance and training to nursing facility staff and transition partners, and provide troubleshooting support for complex cases.

+ Build and Maintain Partnerships:

Develop and sustain collaborative relationships with local Long-Term Care Ombudsman staff, property managers, and other professionals to support successful community transitions. Maintain an up-to-date inventory of community resources, vendors, and organizations to assist participants in accessing services and products efficiently and cost-effectively.

+ Contribute to Program Improvement:

Identify and recommend policy updates related to nursing facility transitions and participate in cross-agency activities to enhance program effectiveness.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: This position may be filled as a Job appointment (temporary appointment that may last up to 48 months)

Cost Center: 3201027304

Position Number(s): 50670396

The ideal candidate should possess the following:

Knowledge of long-term care service delivery to older adults and/or people with disabilities.

Experience with one or more of the following: transition planning from nursing facilities; transition planning from ICDFs/DD; service delivery to persons with mental illness; experience with support coordination/case management; social services coordination; Medicaid or program office functions on the state or regional level; HCBS enrolled provider agency management.

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 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 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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State of Louisiana

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Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802

Phone

(866) 783-5462

Website

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

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